HMS Belfast

HMS Belfast is the most significant surviving Second World War Royal Navy warship. Since her launch over 80 years ago, she fired some of the first shots at the D-Day landings, served in the Arctic Convoys, and in the Korean War.

Opening Times

Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm, last entry 4pm

The Queen's Walk, London, SE1 2JH (view map)

Tickets

Adults from £22.70 / Members and under fives free

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Celebrating 50 Years on the Thames

This footage was captured on 14 October 1971 when HMS Belfast took up residence in London. One week later it opened to the public as a museum on Trafalgar Day, 1971. You can still visit HMS Belfast today.

Learn about the ship's history from her launch on St Patrick's Day 1938 to her 25 years active Royal Navy service and life as a London landmark for the past 50 years.

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Visit London's Warship Experience

Climb on board and discover brand new interactive displays and immersive historical exhibitions.

Explore all nine decks of this iconic warship including the top of the flag deck to deep under the Thames waterline in the lower decks.

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HMS Belfast is a surviving witness to world conflict with a rich and varied life span of 83 years. Learn more about the ship that fired some of the first shots on D-Day.
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Discover personal stories of those who served on board, including Surgeon Lieutenant Robert Anthony Rowan, who saved many lives during the Korean War and former Belfast Captain, Rear-Admiral Sir Morgan Morgan-Giles.
This year marks 50 years since HMS Belfast arrived on the River Thames, opened as a museum and became an iconic London landmark.

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Stories from the museum

Photo of HMS Belfast's forward guns with the bridge in the background

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Second World War

8 Things you Didn't Know about HMS Belfast and D-Day

Learn about the role HMS Belfast played in one of the defining battles of the Second World War.

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HMS Belfast in Popular Culture

Moored on the River Thames since 1971, HMS Belfast has become a London landmark. She has also made a host of star appearances, featuring in everything from film and TV, to music and viral videos.

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HMS Belfast and the Arctic Convoys

For 18 months, HMS Belfast and her crew endured punishing conditions supporting the vital Arctic Convoys delivering supplies to the Soviet Union.

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