Address: The Queen's Walk, London, SE1 2JH, United Kingdom
Phone: +442079406300
Rating: 4.6
based on 625 reviews.
Accessibility
Pros:
"as a Wheelchair user I could get on HMS Belfast quite easily."
"Arrows and directions are clear yet there not being a set one way system allowing you to visit lower decks with ease."
"there is a wheelchair friendly ramp from the entrance shop to the ship, and a little 'but slow' lift to get on the the ship."
"Wheelchairs are available, along with lifts to some parts of the ship."
"There are toilets on deck 2 and a disabled toilet, that is quite a nice size and easy to manoeuvre in."
Cons:
"Much of the ship is not accessible."
"Not suitable for wheel chair users due to layout of the ship. Also not suitable for people leg problems."
"The ladders were very steep and not very safe and it requires you to be slow and steady when going down."
"It is not suitable got people with mobility issues as access from deck to deck involves climbing some very steep ladders."
"Many areas are only accessible via very steep vertical ladders!"
"If you have mobility issues this probably isn’t one where you will be able to see everything."
"Less than half of the ship is no entry zone, this maybe to protect historic HMS Belfast."
Value for Money
Pros:
"Amazing experience, loved every minute."
"Definitely worth a visit."
"Excellent value for money - you'd be rushed to do it all in 3hrs."
"For the price of entry, this piece of maritime and military history is well worth the cost."
"The price is fair considering the work needed to maintain the ship and the knowledge you gain whilst on board."
"Amazing experience, worth every penny."
"Fascinating and very enjoyable experience on the Belfast which I think is fair value."
Cons:
"It’s expensive for a family, there should be some discounts for a family with four kids…"
"Once we got to the ticket office, the place looked quite nice however, in my opinion the ticket prices were a bit pricey."
"Tickets cost around 30$, which in my opinion is a bit overpriced."
"The entry fee is a bit pricey but otherwise it's a great spot."
"But it certainly isn't cheap (£22 for an adult, £11 for a child)."
"Definitely not worth £27."
"The only negative thing is how expensive it is £91 for five of us."
Family & Child Friendliness
Pros:
"Good place to take children."
"It's also great for kids though you should mind the steep stairs between the floors of the ship in case children are not quite tall still."
"Fantastic place to visit. Took my two year old grandson and he thoroughly enjoyed the ship."
"The tour itself is very interesting and has lots of interactive screens that really kept my children engaged."
"Probably not so good for really young children, but from 5/6 upwards it’s great."
"An amazing day out for kids."
"A great day out for the kids and adults alike."
Cons:
"Recommended to everyone, sorry with no small babies and without walking difficulties unfortunately."
"For me, the ladders are not too friendly to children below the age of 6."
"Definitely not a place for claustrophobics. Low ceilings, narrow corridors and passages, can get really hot."
"If you have children, be aware that there are minimum height restrictions for accessing the engine rooms due to the ladders."
"The engine room can be quite daunting for younger children as they run a noise simulation to show how loud the room was when the ship was at sea."
"This would not be a great experience with very little kids or older folks."
"Not ideal for really young children but the rest of the ship is."
Experience & Engagement
Pros:
"Amazing bit of history."
"The inside of the ship is amazing, in spite of it being built in the late 1930s it is a mass of engineering, pipes, machinery, has to be seen to be believed."
"Beautiful museum for the most beautiful ship in the world."
"Amazing experience, the interior of the ship brings you back to 1940/1950, very detailed."
"You really get to explore this mid 20th century warship which floats in the Thames."
"This historic warship offers a fascinating glimpse into naval warfare with its well-preserved decks, interactive exhibits, and immersive audiovisual presentations."
"Seeing this battleship and the Inside was truly amazing."
Cons:
"Great museum, but it is very confusing to navigate around in (as naval ships are)."
"Though we did get a bit confused on where we were - maybe there should be a map every now and then to show where you currently are on the ship."
"Coffee shop on board wasn't great unfortunately. Cream tea's without any cream, then soup and bread without any bread, but you weren't told this until you had paid."
"Firstly there’s nothing really interactive, the dummies are all gone and the staff don’t wear sailor uniforms which is a strange break from the whole experience."
"Plus, there was a lack of signs indicating to an exit."
"In general very few staff and the ones I saw looked like they were on private tours so could not get their attention."
"Not enough signs inside the ship to assist you which direction to follow, therefore you can lose your way and find your self repeating the same part of the ship."