There’s so much to see and do on board HMS Belfast. Find your Sea Legs with our wide range of family activities, solve nautical puzzles, discover stories from the people and animals who lived on board, and even learn to steer the ship!
Do you have to pay to go on HMS Belfast?
Adult (16-64): £23.60. Child (5-15): £11.80. Concessions: £21.25. Child under 5: free.
How much is it to get on the HMS Belfast?
Price
| Ticket | ||
|---|---|---|
| Adults | Children 5-15 years old | Seniors over 60 |
| US$ 27.20 | US$ 24.50 | US$ 13.60 |
How do you get to HMS Belfast?
Getting to HMS Belfast
The nearest train station, less than 0.5 miles away is London Bridge. This is served by Thameslink, Southern Trains and South East Train services, as well as the Jubilee and Northern Underground lines. We are also a short walk from the following London stations: Waterloo – 2 miles.
How long do you spend on HMS Belfast?
A visit to the HMS Belfast generally takes around 90 minutes, although it isn’t uncommon for some visitors to spend at least half a day exploring all nine of its decks.
Is Titanic Belfast worth it?
It is Considered One of the World’s Leading Tourist Attractions. If you’re in doubt whether it is worth a trip to Belfast to see the Titanic museum and if it is a must on your Ireland Road Trip Itinerary, find solace in the fact that it is actually considered one of the world’s leading tourist attractions.
Can you stay overnight on HMS Belfast?
Sleep onboard famous HMS Belfast!
Up to 52 children (26 boys and 26 girls for mixed-gender groups) and six adults can stay for up to three nights on board, immersing themselves in the ship’s history by sleeping in real sailors’ bunks.
Experience a working dockyard as you take in historic surroundings and marvel at magnificent ships from the Royal Navy’s past and present. As you view HMS Queen Elizabeth from a Harbour Tour, you’ll feel inspired to learn more about the workings of iconic ships in our collection.
Is HMS Belfast still seaworthy?
HMS Belfast is regularly dry-docked, and the plate thickness is checked with ultrasound and issued the required certification to remain on an active waterway. This means she should be seaworthy and is watertight, but she likely would not be able to move under her own steam.
Are there toilets on HMS Belfast?
Toilets. There are two sets of toilets, one to the front of the ship and one to the back.
Can you get married on HMS Belfast?
Whichever room you decide upon, you and your guests can indulge in the unique history that HMS Belfast has to offer. Become part of that history by exchanging your vows on board.
What are the guns on HMS Belfast aimed at?
It sounds like an urban myth. The forward-facing guns of HMS Belfast are permanently positioned to score a direct hit on the London Gateway service station at Scratchwood. It is no myth. The target is intentional.
Is HMS Belfast included in London Pass?
HMS Belfast is one of the attractions included in the London Pass, so if you’re planning on visiting more than one of London’s most popular attractions (including the London Eye and the Tower of London), you can save money by choosing the London Pass.
Do you need to pre book HMS Belfast?
There is no requirement to book in advance for any of our branches. Visitors, including members, are welcome to turn up on the day. However, we do recommend booking in advance if you can, to ensure you can enter at your preferred time even during busy periods.
Typically, your deployment will last six months, during which time you will serve alongside your full-time colleagues.
The shortest Royal Navy career is four years, but you can choose to serve up to 22 years and beyond, depending on the needs of the Service. If you’re too young to apply, you can join the Sea Cadets.
How much money is it to go on the Titanic?
First-Class Tickets
The average cost of a first-class ticket to board the Titanic was about $400 ($5,000 in today’s money). There were two first-class rooms on the Titanic that cost $3,300 each (more than a brand new car back then). The rooms were each 50 feet long with there own personal deck.
Can you visit where Titanic was built?
You can visit the Titanic Belfast, which is a large visitor attraction that tells the story of the RMS Titanic from her design and construction to the sinking and its aftermath. It is located next to where the Titanic was built and is the largest attraction in the world dedicated to the story of the Titanic.
How much would it have cost to go on the Titanic?
Titanic was a luxurious ship and tickets were expensive. A third class ticket cost around £7 in 1912 which is nearly £800 in today’s money. A second class ticket cost around £13 or nearly £1500 today and a first class ticket would have set you back a minimum of £30 or more than £3300 today.
In a ship you don’t sleep in a bedroom; you sleep either in a ‘cabin’ or a ‘mess’ (or sometimes at your workstation, but you shouldn’t).
Where do you sleep in a warship?
At night, seamen sleep in hammocks slung between beams or at least, half of them do. The crew is divided into two “watches” (teams). One watch sails the ship from 8pm to midnight, then sleeps for four hours while the other watch works.