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About HMS Belfast

Address

The Queen's Walk, London SE1 2JH, UK
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Opening hours

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Local time

Best time to visit

Arrive at opening year-round; weekday mornings offer the quietest time to explore HMS Belfast near the City of London.

Crowd level

Very popular with 14,169 Google ratings; plan 1–2 weeks ahead, and choose the 10:00 AM opening slot for fewer visitors.

Directions

On The Queen’s Walk by Tower Bridge; walk from London Bridge station along the Thames to HMS Belfast.

HMS Belfast is a preserved Royal Navy warship permanently moored on the Thames beside the City of London. Launched in 1938, this Town-class light cruiser served during the Second World War and later in the Korean War, making it one of Britain’s most important surviving naval vessels. Today, visitors can explore nine decks, including gun turrets, engine rooms, living quarters, and command spaces that reveal what life was like at sea. Its museum displays and audiovisual features help bring naval history to life, while the ship’s position on the river offers striking views of Tower Bridge and the London skyline. HMS Belfast stands as a rare and powerful reminder of Britain’s 20th-century maritime history.

Before you enter

  • Wear comfortable shoes; the ship has many ladders, narrow passages, and multiple decks.
  • Arrive close to opening time for a quieter visit and clearer views from the upper decks.
  • Check opening hours before visiting; HMS Belfast usually opens daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • Allow around two hours to see the main displays at a comfortable pace.

What to expect

  • Expect a self-guided museum experience across nine decks of a historic warship.
  • Some areas may be closed for safety or conservation reasons.
  • You’ll see naval guns, crew quarters, engine spaces, and operational rooms.
  • Upper decks offer excellent Thames, Tower Bridge, and City of London views.

During your visit

  • Take your time on ladders and low doorways; many spaces are steep and compact.
  • Use the onboard interpretation and audiovisual displays to understand the ship’s wartime roles.
  • Pause on deck for photographs, especially toward Tower Bridge and the riverside skyline.
  • Start at the top decks and work downward to follow the ship’s layout more easily.

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