HMS Belfast in Southwark

The visit to the ship was a discovery. We went for my nephew without much desire and in the end it was wonderful. The ticket includes an audio guide and with videos (like a smartphone) you can tour the entire ship listening to the History and what was in each room or area of ​​the ship listening to like the kitchen. The cabins. The area where the Morse code was broadcast, the artillery area and the kitchen. Where they kept the potatoes etc. It's very pretty. Lots of history. You can travel by boat in an hour and a half. But go to the restaurant which is very cozy and you can have hot chocolate (we went in winter and it was very cold). Our visit to London was very good in part because of getting to know this museum ship. I highly recommend it. I bought the entrance tickets two days before online. The shop is nice and not expensive to take you to a paper boat for £1 or a mug for £10. There are t-shirts. Keychains and even a set of Morse code. Finally, from the boat you have wonderful views of the Tower Bride and the city of London

Best museum in London. Staff extremely friendly. Kids loved it and it was very interesting

Most of the staff are friendly and the ship was good. However, we were rudely treated by one of the staff. When we submitted the complaint, they promised to give feedback in 5 working days but 2 months passed, I didn’t hear from them.

We turned up on a Saturday in January. No wait at all. We bought guide book and took the audio tour. The ship is fascinating, built before ww2 but overhauled after it. The things that strike you is how compressed the living and working spaces are. Entering the boiler and engine room when they were working must have been the stuff of nightmares. The armorer box (all or nothing) is most clearly seen and understood here. The guns are not massive, 6 inch, but the turrets and barbettes allow understanding of how it worked. As you go through the ship, it’s hard to imagine being here in freezing artic seas, pitching around and under attack. The captain’s and admiral’s cabins had tiny little electric fires. Others probably relied on water heat from engine. It is a shame the uk never preserved a genuine dreadnought battleship, this is as good as it gets and well worth it.

Excellent if you like ships, history, engineering or anything military. Wear sensible shoes to climb up and down ladders and give yourself at least two and a half hours, longer if you want to use the cafe. Many information places, signs, videos etc. and helpful knowledgeable volunteers and staff.I think it should be priced a bit lower but this is London. Easiest directions get to London bridge train station and it's a 5 minute walk. Finally the views of London from the ship are amazing.

Súper interesting, I recommend going in with time 2-3 hours before closing (at least that's what I took to see everything). If you are interested in history, navy, engineering or merchant navy, then this is an superb place to go. The ship itself is very well maintained and explains details of how was the life of its crew when on service, all workers are also super helpful and polite. You also have good views of the city from the flying bridge and general boat, specially if it gets close to sunset. You can't end up imagining the life of each crewmen on board the ship, being the cat the only one enjoying it. Totally recommend it.

Very interesting. There is a lot to discover and see.

Very interesting and well presented. I had no idea how complex these boats are. The self tour audio was easy to understand and informative. Lots of helpful staff around the ship. You need to be fairly fit and agile to navigate the steps and narrow passages throughout the boat. This is on my must do recommendation list to anyone visiting London.

It is said to be a ship that participated in World War II.

A very enjoyable experience, we went on a weekday in the new year so it was reasonably quiet, we bought tickets in advance so there was no wait in the queue which was nice. I definitely recommend buying tickets in advanced it is just quicker and easier. The actual experience was really pleasant there is quite a good amount to see and read and you can explore every floor! We spent around 4 hours here. We attended a talk about the royal marines and it was very factual and interesting. This is a nice day out for any ages! I recommend

It is nice to see but not for the price the charge hence the 2 *

A really fascinating and educational London experience. The staff was extremely kind and the audio guides make the Belfast an engaging experience. The exhibits are well designed and really brings the experience of the men who used to run it to life, especially the gun batteries. If you go on a cold day be sure to dress very warm!

HMS Belfast offers a captivating journey through history. Exploring this WWII warship is both educational and exciting, with well-preserved areas like the engine room and gun turrets bringing naval life to vivid reality. The interactive exhibits and detailed displays make it engaging for visitors of all ages. The panoramic views of Tower Bridge and the Thames from the deck are stunning, and the friendly, knowledgeable staff enhance the experience. HMS Belfast is a must-see for history enthusiasts and anyone seeking a unique London adventure.

Great visit to do at your own pace, boat full of history to do with family or lovers, very few people, it was great!

We had thought it was a tad expensive to visit HMS Belfast, but picked up on the TFL 2 for 1 offer, so we decided to give it a visit - after many times walking past! We got some audio guides, which I inevitably knew I would be carrying for the kids by the end...! We did sort of follow the guide, and the kids did give me a few nuggets of information as we walked about. We made sure we got a picture at the back of the boat with the bridge in the background before we forgot! I personally found it all very interesting, for the kids it was a bit more mixed. One of them git a bit scared when we went further down in to the ship and my son was looking forward to the world of warships area but most of the machines were either not working or broken. My daughter on the other hand really enjoyed it - thought it was fun going up and down the ladders and walking through the kitchen etc! The boat does take a lot longer to get round than you expect, and actually was quite easy to get lost in (it happened to us more than once!) If the kids had the patience we may have gone for one of the talks they advertised over the tannoy, if we had - we may have been there even longer!

Took my boys here, really enjoyed learning about the fascinating history, the guides are really friendly and knowledgeable. We listened to a great talk about the role of the ship in WW2 and there were other regular talks too. There is a free audio guide available and you can purchase a guidebook too. The shop has some nice souvenirs. It's like stepping back in time, loved exploring all the decks. Views from the top deck are great. Lots of steep and narrow steps. Veggie options at the cafe are limited.

Military ship decommissioned after the Second World War. Recommended and very interesting visit. It is located near London Bridge

A family trip out late December 2024. A wonderful place to visit . Use the free audio guide to enhance your experience and make sure you stop off at the cafe at try the coronation chicken sandwiches.

It was a fantastic experience! We experienced a piece of history! Extraordinary exhibition! 👌👏

Amazing history!!! Free roam to explore the boat, found it better to just enjoy the experience vs. using audio tour. Lots of climbing ladders!

Well configured and interesting for all ages

A very interesting museum that will be of interest to both adults and children.

Good plan to spend some time with children (or without them). Curious to see and very well set and decorated. Friendly staff.

Super interesting, but the visit is also quite expensive at around 25 pounds per person. But the visit is worth it.

Very interesting account of the history of the ship and its crew. It mainly focuses on life on the ship. The free audio guide describes everything very well. Some parts of the outside area are a bit run down.

It was a rich experience...special thanks to volunter's for discusses and details shared. I was always welcome event if English is far from my native language 😁

Surprisingly a very informative and in-depth look at life on board a WW2 warship. Good explanations and lots to see. It's a fairly big ship, so fair amount of climbing (yes you read right). One for the military buffs.

Was great fun doing the tour of HMS Belfast. You get an immediate appreciation of the history and scale of the ship the moment you enter. It feels like the entire ship is run like a scaled down village with everyone playing their part. The ship comes with its own native wildlife in the form of a few cheeky mice which lighten up the mess hall and added a sense of jovial ness to the cafe area watching them jump around. All in all highly recommended and a great way to pass an hour or two.

Definitely worth boarding. You can walk around almost everywhere.

HMS Belfast was a light cruiser commissioned in 1939, decommissioned in 1963 and has served as a museum ship since 1971. It belongs to the Imperial War Museum and is moored on the River Thames opposite the Tower of London.

WOW...OMG...can't believe the conditions the crew had to live in...

Absolutely mind blowing! The engineering that took place to design this craft without the computer advantages with have today is phenomenal! Plus the guidance from the volunteers is outstanding. This was the cherry on the top for a great day out.

Amazingly well kept museum ship, with incredibly authentic details and extensive access. Staff were all extremely friendly and helpful

Very good day out, interesting and informative. Well worth a visit.

Excellent attraction. Came here with 32 scouts for Kip in (not on!) a Ship. Didn’t get 5 stars this time as World of Warships X-Box room was mostly broken (though perhaps that’s a good thing - we were here to escape screens!).

Perfect experience. A little expensive perhaps but worth it

Great ship which has been neglected. It's a bit battered and just left for display purposes. Good if your into military and your need to be fit and active as there is a bit of climbing to do. They have a indoor cafe and toilets available.

Nice place to bring your family although when we went a fire alarm went off which made our trip short.

I slept here for a day it was good

Brilliant living museum of warfare dating back to world war 2. Full day needed and decent mobility due to steep steps.

Incredibly exciting to walk around in this historic vessel.

What a great place to visit, and part of British history. You’ll need to make sure you eat a great meal, and stretch in advance! There’s plenty of stairs coming your way!

Famous ship participating in the Second World War during the famous D-Day and one of the various ships that have been left as a floating museum in the United Kingdom since there are others anchored in other areas that carry out the same mission, which is to tell the story of the Second World War. world war in its naval part. Be careful, tickets are not cheap.

It was a nice surprise to discover the ship in the middle of the city. We were with our 12 year old son who was thrilled by the visit.

I usually really dislike stuff like this, but it was really interesting!

Incredibly intricate museum, lots of fun and interactive and more than enough content to fill a couple of hours! Was thrilled by the ladders to navigate, haha, and there are some gorgeous views over the water from the upper deck. We went on a Friday afternoon (December) and it wasn't too busy. Lots and information and me and my partner thoroughly enjoyed the trip - more than worth the money, in my opinion! We didn't use the audio guide but saw a few others using them and they looked to be having a great time. Really enjoyed the trip and glad we took the time to explore!

Interesting place to look around. Very steep stairs and trip hazards, but cool to see what the navy went through.

It was amazing, me and my brother were doing the children task and it was so fun! Very intresting rooms and stuff. Afterall everything was okay, but when getting on the top roof the employes keep telling to go on the places we should go, and we obviously knew that. But, i really recomend it anyway :) (Parents bought tickets before online).

Really good visit. Not having a plan how to navigate is little bit confusing at 1st.

Super cool experience if you have never been on a naval vessel. We only got about 1.5 hours there before they close at 5pm on Sunday. It’s a bit of a rush but if you budget 2.5 hours it would be more than adequate. Lots of cool places to visit inside including the engine and boiler room along with kitchen, sick bay and other areas.

Good museum for a fair price, we liked it a lot. The audio guide could be better.

Really interesting. You do a self guided tour with a headset and taped information system. Highly recommend you taking to the volunteers. They are full of information and have some really interesting additional information. Will need a good 3 hours to see it all.

its a British navy retired war ship now open for public.u have buy ticket to visit this big vessel.

This is an incredible museum and best of all was going to the boiler room and the engine room, up and down the ladders, felt like explorers and was amazing to be immersed in the experience. Audio guides are great and there is so much going on. Although, tickets are not cheap however it was very much worth it. The issue with our visit is that we had an early afternoon booking, we were really enjoying the first hour or so and then the fire alarm went off (no worries at all -these things happen!!). We went to the main deck where we were told to wait. We were there for about 40 minutes, it was raining and cold but we were undercover. By the time we were allowed back inside the ship after the false alarm, we were told that the museum would be closing as normal at 5:00 which was in 20 minutes! We then had to run around at lightening speed to see everything we wanted to and missed so many interesting things before being hurried off. We paid full price, not cheap tickets, and we were having a great time. It would have been nice for the staff to consider staying open until maybe 6:00 so we could experiance what we had paid for. We were not offered additional tickets on another day, no refunds, compensation, nothing. These things happened, but we paid and it’s not our fault the alarm went off. Would have expected better service. A disappointing end to an amazing museum trip. Hopefully staff consider visitors and the money they pay next time there is an issue.

Fantastic ship tour Unbelievable views from the ship ( Tower bridge, Tower of London, City, Shard, river Thames... ) Lots of interesting history onboard Great display how life of sailors took place Fair entry price Highly recommended

Amazing piece of British Naval history. A lot to see, you need to comfortable in tightly confined places and going up steep ladders etc as a tip - which is fine for most. There is a cafe on board as well as toilets. A couple of interactive things but not really one for the young kiddies.

Excellent visit to one of the last examples of a Second World War fighting ship

If you love naval history I highly recommend! The ship is beautiful and the history it holds is fun to learn about

A very nice ship with lots of exhibits.

It is a very interesting visit. You definitely have to be able to go up and down a lot of access ladders, but it's well worth the effort. You have access to all decks, and the engine rooms are quite something to see. Communication room, navigation rooms, kitchen galley and sick bay were very atmospheric! This was a warship with an interesting history, a living history of the navy crew who sailed her. Had a talk from a volunteer on how to fight fires aboard ship. He was excellent & very knowledgeable. Also visited cafe, limited food available but enough for lunch & afternoon tea! We spent 4-5 hours on board. It was a wonderful experience! Would recommend to any able bodied tourist. There was a school trip on board, who seemed to be having a ball!! Would not take young children. Ladders are steep, with lots of tripping hazards, but there is plenty to explore for children who are mature enough to be unsupervised.

Always wanted to go on this ship. Was a good day, up and down loads of ladders, the volunteers on board have a great deal of knowledge about the ship.

Very nice place for any ship nerds/peeps who are just in the area. Base information on the belfast: Work on her started in 1936, Being launched in 1938. Build as a town-class light cruiser She got accepted by the royal navy in 1939 just before the outbreak of World War two. Please notice my visit was in July of 2023, Meaning.

Great museum. I trully enjoyed visiting. But a little pricey tickets.

Absolutely fantastic. We spent nearly three hours on the ship. Learnt heaps, the volunteers on board are unmatched in their enthusiasm. It’s child friendly with the laundry game and age appropriate information and interactive learning available. Toilets and cafe on board. My only word of warning is this tour has many very steep and narrow ladders and walkways which you will need to use to make the most of the tour. I did see an accessible lift, but something to bear in mind for those with an injury or mobility issues.

Very interesting and absolutely recommended!

Very interesting museum ship. I really enjoyed my time there. A little too expensive for my taste but that's because of London itself.

Awesome piece of important history. The only surviving Royal Navy ship from WWII. Definitely needs a full day to do the whole ship and experience.

Our first visit to this, amazing ship, we had been meaning to visit here for some time and it's a bit of an eye opener into the Falklands history as well as its other service records. the only caution I would mention is the Ladders to get between decks are steep, and can be a bit daunting, once you get used to them its not so bad. To be able to get into the bowels of this ship is truly a great experience, even if it is a bit claustrophobic down there.

An experience for young and old. History becomes tangible here. You can explore large parts of the ship. You can get from one deck to the next via narrow and steep ladders/stairs. If you follow the arrows on the ground, you can get anywhere safely. Be sure to take the free audio guide with you at the entrance! This gives you a lot of information about life on board the HMS Belfast. There is a small café on board with the best cappuccino in town. When the weather is nice, you can enjoy your coffee on deck with a view of the London skyline. Splendid! You should plan enough time, 3 hours are gone like nothing! But there is also really a lot to discover. Tickets can be purchased on site or in advance online.

I love the history of the ship. We went around inside the rooms below and upper deck.

I highly recommend a visit to HMS Belfast. Now they have a café onboard! Unfortunately, most cakes were already sold out when we had digested lunch and were in the mood for tea. I had visited HMS Belfast in the past, and you could climb down into the gunpowder room below the shell storage. This time, it was closed. All my teenagers enjoyed the visit, and the verdict was, "It was much more fun than I expected."

Excellent experience on board, lots of history in one place. I recommend it!

Had to be done. Visiting HMS Belfast, always seen previously and never went on until recently. Surprised how tight things are, lots of levels and compartments. Definitely not somewhere I'd enjoy spending my days and conditions they would have endured during its service. Respect to those that served.

THE IWM volunteers Philip and Clive were really great welcomed us on the ship and did the talks on different subjects very interesting indeed thankyou very much .

Very good! Would recommend! 10/10!

Impressive and interesting ship that can be explored very well. There is a lot to admire at all levels

Incredible piece of war time history, very well preserved and presented. Impossible le to imagine life on board in a war though.

An excellent place to visit while on a trip to the brilliant home of many sights, London. As a museum, it displays many stories from aboard the ship.

If you are above 180cm in height (6 ft) please be very carefull!! The only recommendation i have for this museum is to maybe provide protective helmets for taller than usual guests. During my visit, i bumped my head on to one of the 40mm boffor turret’s underside and cut my scalp. While it wasnt a serious wound and it was definitely my fault (I was so distracted by the fact that i was so happy to be on the ship!) i still bled alot from the top my head. Good thing a fellow visitor had a wad of napkins nearby to help me control the bleeding. It took a little while for me to find someome from the staff to provide help. That being said. Thank you to Ahled (i really hope im spelling his name correctly) for doing the best he could to provide first aid and to make sure i was ok (he even offered something from the cafe!) . Because i knew that my wound was rather minor, i managed to get my wound disinfected and cleaned off and off i went to continue the tour. Other than that, the ship is lovely, and i hope you guys keep up with the restoration/ maintenance effort on the ship

Lovely place to visit with kids.

HMS Belfast is a fascinating piece of history! Exploring the various decks offers a glimpse into life aboard a Royal Navy warship. The exhibits are well-curated, and the audio guides enhance the experience. The views of the Thames from the deck are fantastic. A must-visit for history buffs and families alike!

Very detailed and informative museum with particular highlights being the engine room and the turrets. The ship is well-preserved and there is plenty for warship buffs to enjoy. Take advantage of the numerous talks and guided tours on offer from the friendly and knowledgeable guides. Tickets are a bit pricey though! Only negative of an otherwise great visit.

Great morning out, lots to do and see for the family, there are quite a few levels mainly accessed by ladders

An amazing ship with a brilliant story. You really get a feel for what a battleship is like, although I still cannot imagine 1000 people on board! Beware there are some steep and challenging stairs. So make sure are reasonably mobile if you want to make the most of it.

It was a really great time. Only had time to spend an hour there but you could definitely spend longer. I definitely recommend visiting and a great time for history lovers. Everyone should go if you are visiting London or nearby. There is so much to see there and something for everyone.

I took my two children age 16 and 10 today during their schools half term. We had a fantastic afternoon, it was absolutely wonderful, so much information, lots to see, we used the audio guides so loved the stories behind the different parts of the ship, we even sat outside on the deck and ate our lunch on the Thames, it was beautiful. We would highly recommended this museum for all ages.

Although I climbed up to Big Ben and visited Buckingham Palace, I dare to say the best experience in London. Top tips: - Try to visit inside the Tower Bridge afterwards, it is nice to see both of them from above. (You need a ticket too). - Moving around the ship is not easy, you need both hands to climb steep and narrow stairs, and sometimes even a pack back could cause you some difficulty in movement. So be prepared. - If you can, book your visit during a good weather – it’s a miracle in London, I know! But you’ll spend a good time onboard the ship.

An away day attending the DCC Engagement Champions Annual Conference on HMS Belfast, London on 24/10/24.

The iconic battleship. Nice experience.

Great museum. You can visit a lot. A lot is explained. Really super exciting

Well worth a visit. The staff were very knowledgable and friendly. Really interesting museum.

This ship was really excellently prepared as a museum. Very interesting to be able to see such a ship in real life. Very friendly staff.

This is the best museum I have been to in London. The HMS Belfast is an incredible piece of history. I was completely captured by all the rooms and areas available to view. I really loved how the mess rooms have been set up so you can understand how they would have had to live in all different conditions. There has been so much attention to detail put into this museum, even down to personal notes from the patients who would have lied in the sick bay, so you get a real essence of what it would have been like in ever situation onboard. Thank you to the imperial war museum for preserving this special ship. Very humbling.

It's worth the price, it's great to get on a ship that was on D-Day.

Unforgettable experience into the life of one old battleship. You can go through many rooms and see the life of the soldiers. Great stories throughout the history.

Great piece of maritime heritage lovingly presented

I encourage everyone interested in war on the seas and oceans to visit it. I recommend using the services of London Tourist. Polish guide to London.

This is probably one of the must sees in London for people who like modern history. I was first surprised at how big this ship was. I almost got lost. You can see everything from the engine room to the bridge. It was a really fun experience.

A very interesting place to visit. Loads of history on board this ship

Very nice ship. Realistic image of how a naval ship works