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HMS Belfast

Free event with general admission

HMS Belfast was a floating gun platform with one purpose: to get the guns into position, aim them and fire them.

The upper levels hold the brains of the ship. The navigational, tactical, communication and gunnery control systems are up here – and most of the ships guns.

Explore these upper decks for yourself and see where the admiral would take charge of his fleet.

Highlights

  • Family looking though binoculars on HMS Belfast
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    360° Views

    Head up to the flag deck to enjoy excellent views of London! Spot people on the North bank of the river using the binoculars situated there. Can you spot the Gherkin?

  • Victors sit in the Captains Chair on board HMS Belfast
    © IWM

    Sit in the Captain’s chair

    Take control of the ship from the best seat on board in the compass platform!

  • Family next toHMS Belfast plotting table
    IWM

    Command a Fleet of Ships

    Using our interactive plotting tables, 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.

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