Step on board this iconic London landmark. Navigate your way around the rooms of this floating city, climbing up and down ladders to visit all nine decks. You’ll hear stories from the 950 people who lived and served on the ship, which had its own chapel, radio station and bakery and is so large you can almost lie Big Ben across its deck – twice!
You’ll be amazed by the ship’s globe-trotting history, from firing some of the opening shots on D-Day to sailing in freezing conditions of the Arctic Circle and serving in the Korean War. With interactive displays, stunning views of the Thames, and family activities, HMS Belfast is an unforgettable day out.
Fun for the whole family!
With family activities during the holidays and nine decks to explore – there’s so much to enjoy at HMS Belfast.
Climb ladders and duck through hatches
With nine decks to explore, climb up and down ladders to the Engine and Boiler Rooms in the Lower Decks, to the Flag Deck at the very top of the ship.
The Nerve Centre
Discover the Operations Rooms and use our interactive plotting tables to help recover a downed plane from the sea off the coast of North Borneo – an operation based on a real-life exercise carried out by the ship in 1961.
Engine and Boiler Rooms
Explore the Engine and Boiler Rooms, deep in the heart of the ship. Marvel at the complexity and scale of the machinery that powered HMS Belfast into battle and experience what it would have sounded like with our engine noise soundscape.
Take the helm
Sit in the best seat on board this iconic warship, the Captain’s chair, and capture a photo as the Captain of HMS Belfast.
Take a selfie on the Fo’c’sle
Did you know? If you stand on the deck of HMS Belfast for long enough, you could find yourself about six metres higher or lower than when you started, thanks to the tide on the River Thames!
D-Day Experience
Step inside one of the 6-inch gun turrets for a brand-new immersive sound installation depicting 05.27 on D-Day: 6 June 1944, when HMS Belfast’s guns opened fire on the Normandy beaches.
Address: The Queen's Walk, London, SE1 2JH (Nearest station is London Bridge)
Step-free access: Please note the lift from the Quarter Deck to the Boat Deck is currently out of action, resulting in limited step-free access on HMS Belfast on the following dates: 1st-6th October / 8th-9th October. We will be open to the public as normal, but if you have any access needs requiring step-free access, we recommend visiting the ship on an alternative date to make the most of your experience. We hope to have this issue resolved soon. Also, the boiler rooms and A-turret are currently closed for maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and are working to reopen these as soon as possible.
Our suggested visit time is 2-3 hours
You will require a printed copy of your e-ticket
The supplier reserves the right to alter its opening times/services at short notice. Please check before visiting
Tickets can only be used for one visit and will be taken in by the supplier upon exchange
Tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable once booked
Children under 16 years need to be accompanied by an adult
Documentation showing proof of disability is required for a Disabled Visitor ticket (and accompanying Adult Carer ticket)
The Main Deck, the Quarterdeck, the Boat Deck and The Café are wheelchair accessible. However, the nature of the ship makes some of the below-deck areas inaccessible to wheelchair users
