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HMS Belfast (C35)

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HMS Belfast (C35)

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"really interesting look at life on these ships"(13 Tips)
"Quite a lot of ladders if you want to see the engines."(5 Tips)
"Impressive 1930s battleship"(3 Tips)
"Audio tour is free and helps you stay on path!"(3 Tips)

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Srivats LakshmanNovember 4, 2019
A very well maintained ship that’s a fascinating walk through. Great way to teach teens about WW2 & the Royal Navy. Not ideal for young children/older people as there any many ladders to climb.
Rob HoweOctober 24, 2015
Really interesting. You get to explore the bowels of the ship well below the waterline. Lots of steep ladders. Wear grippy shoes & keep both hands free.
Keksz NETMarch 15, 2013
Very interesting place. This boat is huge, we have visited it today and it took ~ 2 hours to go through all decks, stairs and rooms. It will show you how the marines spent their days on the ship! Nice
Pink 386May 13, 2023
Permanently docked on the Thames, lots to see as it took us 3 hours to see all 9 decks. It gives you a sense of what it must have been like. Amazing piece of history and definitely worth the money.
LondonistJuly 29, 2010
Don't leave this one to the tourists - it's really interesting and, given the size, actually quite good value. Don't wear a skirt (or kilt) though - the best bits are accessed via ladders.
Andrew CarrierApril 4, 2016
Absolutely fantastic for kids. The audio tour well worth it and look out for interactive activities during the school holidays.
FilmsquareAugust 25, 2013
Harry and his protectors, lead by Prof Moody, fly down the starboard side of HMS Belfast in the beginning of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007).
Carl GriffinDecember 28, 2015
Impressive 1930s battleship which saw action at D-Day and in the Korean War. So many interesting rooms to explore.
Laura AbbottMay 22, 2016
Interesting ship with engaging Audio Tour. Feels like you get to go everywhere on the ship. Not good if you don't have great mobility. Quite a lot of ladders if you want to see the engines.
Yarn LamApril 5, 2015
Explore the whole ship! The wax figures inside really gives you an idea of what a sailor's life was like.
Tiago SoaresOctober 21, 2019
If you are a fan of engineering and history, stop by. It worth every penny!
Георгий ЮщенкоNovember 29, 2014
Very good condition of the ship, friendly staff and useful audio guides. However, quite expensive entry tickets
B LMarch 31, 2015
Be prepared for lots of climbing. Entry fee is steep. Free for London pass holders. You'll get to see the life on a battleship.
Darryl EllsonAugust 13, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Very interesting. Most of ship is in original orientation so less mobile visitors may have difficulty on ladders and hatches.
Kristina VDecember 10, 2018
Highly recommend! I was very sceptical but the experience was worth the money.
Fukejř🧗 Mooza🏊December 10, 2017
This battle cruiser is kind of a life experience and is definitely worth to do!
Stace JamiesonOctober 12, 2015
An amazing way to spend a day and super informative and a really interesting look at life on these ships
Martin TiedemannJuly 17, 2012
1 February: Its story is told through helpful guides, first-hand accounts of those who served on it and a chance to go below decks to see the cabins & engine rooms to get a sense of what life was like
Jose LopezFebruary 3, 2015
The ship is huge and like a mini maze, different levels, the best parts are the deck and the captain cabin
natalie kaySeptember 3, 2017
Audio tour is free and helps you stay on path!
Fathima DadaJuly 18, 2018
Really interesting place to host a private dinner. And the food is good too.
DanielJuly 28, 2015
One of London's best museums, well worth its price of admission
SquirrlyJuly 26, 2012
this is a really tourist attraction. is very big and awesome, so be sure that you don't get lost :)
Ahmad AlfilimbanyFebruary 18, 2016
Amazing ship..one of my favorite place to visit in London.
DavidJune 22, 2015
Very comprehensive visit of a IIWW warship. All aspects of people's life on board are shown.
Greg WanlinAugust 14, 2013
Brilliant, lots to see and do. Allow a good 4 hours for a thorough visit.
Rebecca AddicoatJuly 18, 2012
Come before 4pm. I find it rather disingenuous that they don't tell you they stop providing the audio guide after a certain time until after they take your full price entry fee.
Burak YorgancıNovember 3, 2015
Great view, so hidden pearl.
Nicolai SilversmetSeptember 9, 2019
Take your time to visit everything.
Jamie DumbillAugust 24, 2014
Takes about 2 hrs to go round. Fun bit of history, really interesting.
Lili MissMay 4, 2023
Nice visit with the audio and kids were really interested
Paweł CzerwonkaMay 7, 2013
Great treat for any military junkie.
Abu Aya KDAugust 16, 2019
Battle ship that you can walk onto a see history
GT LondonDecember 9, 2010
Buy The London Pass and get "Free entrance to HMS Belfast" and to more than 50 top attractions, skip the line, shopping vouchers, etc... Read more
Pavel MužátkoMay 25, 2018
Interesting place full of stories
Adrian CraigDecember 14, 2015
Great to see history preserved in such good condition
Valkyriae SylvanasMay 18, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Painted in dazzle camouflage used in WW2 to confuse the enemy as to where the bow/stern were. Google for more examples :)
Edward CooperJuly 12, 2015
Step into naval World War 2. Amazing experience
HISTORY UKFebruary 14, 2011
This WW2 cruiser, now a tourist attraction, took part in the sinking of the German battleship Scharnhorst and in the D-Day landings. Her guns are aimed at an M1 service station 12.5 miles away.
SarkASStiko Amilcar Rodriguez M.March 12, 2013
Very cool ship
Tom VBMarch 24, 2016
Interesting piece of history.
Michael WerleJuly 17, 2013
The 90mins suggested on the website is a joke. Allow at least 2.5 hours.
Liam AyreMay 22, 2012
Been here 100+ times
The Belfast is open for visitors again.
Julia WillisSeptember 24, 2011
What an interesting place! Love it!
Jiri KramAugust 27, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Must see for all people loving millitary history.
ColmMarch 23, 2015
Fascinating.
James HarveyJanuary 10, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Now I'm mayor I am gonna fire her up and go conquer a small island who's with me?
Marius KynastonDecember 8, 2011
Today not a good day to visit. It's shut.
Ships KatMarch 18, 2012
I uploaded wrong pic, sorry no idea how to delete!
NdiDi @Ndidi1stJanuary 29, 2012
Freezing but Ammmaaazing!!

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