HMS Belfast
A WWII Royal Navy cruiser turned museum ship moored on the Thames — nine decks you climb through, from gun turrets to engine room.
The call
Worth it if you are traveling with kids and you are traveling as a couple.
Why
- 01
Kids love scrambling down ladders into the boiler room and manning the guns; adults get a vivid sense of cramped life at sea.
Our read - 02
The honest catch: those steep ladders and tight hatches are a real workout, and it's tough going for anyone with mobility issues.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You are traveling with kids
With kids, HMS Belfast works.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, HMS Belfast works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, HMS Belfast works.
You want context, not just the photograph
For depth & learning, HMS Belfast delivers.
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — HMS Belfast isn't cheap for what it is.
You only have one day
HMS Belfast is a real time commitment — fit it in only if it's a priority.
You want something active
For adventure, HMS Belfast is hit or miss.
Plan it well
- Cost
- £22–£25
- Timing
- Weekday or early; allow about two hours to work through the decks.
- Booking
- Cheaper booked online in advance.
- Allow
- 2 hrs
- Accessibility
- Limited — the steep ladders and narrow hatches make most of the ship inaccessible to wheelchairs.
- Getting there
- London Bridge Tube and rail, then a short riverside walk to the mooring.