Until 13 Feb 2025

10am to 4pm

HMS Belfast

Families

Free event with general admission

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Spend some family time learning together and embark on our gingerbread sailor trail!

On special days aboard HMS Belfast, the cooks would put together fancy menus and prepare four meals, breakfast, dinner, tea and supper for the crew to tuck into.

Inspired by these food-filled days, try out our new trail and see if you can find all 10 ingredients and gingerbread men hidden around the ship. Solve the puzzle, discover the hidden menu and pick out a specially designed sticker!

Don't miss the chance to decorate (and eat!) your own gingerbread sailor in our free craft activity. Runs weekends only until the 9 February 2025. *

*Subject to availability. Activities are free with general admission.

More for families

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A trip to HMS Belfast is a chance for families to step back to a place where history happened. Follow in the footsteps of the thousands of officers and men who lived and fought on board the ship from the Second World War and beyond.

With interactive activities and nine decks to explore there is so much for families to see and do on board.

To make the most of your family’s visit, be sure to check out our families page.

 

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Book your tickets online

Book your visit to HMS Belfast today, or consider supporting IWM by becoming a member. Members enjoy free admission to our charging branches including IWM Duxford, Churchill War Rooms and HMS Belfast.

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