Ships ahoy!
11 May 08, 19:16
As expected
This is Europe's only surviving World War 2 cruiser and it feels enormous. It's hands on and aimed at families. At the moment they've got an exhibition on ship building. The best bit is that children go free. Word of advice for the ladies - don't wear a skirt, no good for climbing rigging!
Groups: Southern FM
Great museum
11 Jul 07, 11:25
Above expectations
This is such a great museum which really captures the feel of a battleship both post-WW2 and pre. The quality of the installations is great: the ones I remember were the sleeping quarters, complete with swaying hammocks, and a simulated 'battle' played out in the operations room. Hugely atmospheric.
I agree that it is expensive, but I feel it's worth it especially since you can kill quite a few hours wandering the ship.
Agnes M.
Highbury
16 reviews
HMS BELFAST
21 May 07, 21:24
Above expectations
Interesting day out to visit a World War Two battle cruiser. Now a museum giving an insight into the role the Royal Navy took in twentieth century conflict. Lots of information, artefacts and photos and a few rooms decked out with mannequins in the standard museum convention. It's a little expensive £10 for adults but kids are free and students/OAPs get a discount. Central location so should be easy to get to for Londoners and visitors alike.
