
Home learning & resources

Home learning & resources
While you may not be able to visit HMS Belfast at the moment, IWM has a range of learning resources to keep children occupied over the coming weeks, including our new Adventures in History and Family Mission series.
Tune in every Wednesday at 2pm for Adventures in History. Hear IWM experts telling their favourite stories and sharing surprising perspectives you might not hear elsewhere!
Then, on Fridays, we’ll be sharing fun challenges - join us for a new “mission briefing” every week.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.- and don't forget to let us know you are taking part!
Your Visit

Your Visit
Duck through hatches, climb ladders and explore all nine decks of this floating city and get up close to the inner workings of the ship.
Make the most of your families visit by reading our top tips. With practical information on how long you’ll spend at HMS Belfast, what to bring and more.
HMS Belfast is recommended for ages 5+
Top Family Things to Do
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©IWMSave the Ship!
Plot a rescue mission in the Operations Room and guide HMS Belfast to safety using touchscreen technology.
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© IWMSit in the Captain’s Chair
Take the helm of this iconic warship and grab a photo as Captain of HMS Belfast.
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© IWMEnjoy the View
Take in the one-of-a-kind panorama of London’s skyline from our Flag Deck.
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© IWMExplore the Engine Room
Walk though the giant engines that powered HMS Belfast across the seas.
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© IWMGo to Battle
Feel what it was like in the midst of battle in our Gun Turret Experience.
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©IWMDiscover the Living Quarters
See where the Navy officers would have slept and spent their spare time.
HMS BELFAST IT'S A KID MAGNET

HMS BELFAST IT'S A KID MAGNET
'We stayed on board much longer than I had planned...had to drag them off in the end' - TripAdvisor Review
'My grandson age 7 and a half and myself went on it for 3 hours, and both of us loved it, I never realised how good it would be' - Facebook Review
'I was in awe. I have a 12 year old and 8 year old that felt the same. The history of this ship is definitely one to be taken in' - TripAdvisor Review
Join IWM Membership

Join IWM Membership
Become a member for a year of great days out that the whole family can enjoy.
Benefits include unlimited free admission to HMS Belfast, Churchill War Rooms and IWM Duxford from just £35.