HMS Belfast is a Southampton class cruiser and is permanently moored in the River Thames as a floating museum. HMS Belfast saw active service during the Second World War, most notably at the Battle of North Cape where she took part in the sinking of the German battlecruiser “Scharnhorst”. She also took part in the Normandy landings.

Visitor information:

Regular events: 

• School holiday activities
• Meet the veterans days

Website: www.iwm.org.uk/visits/hms-belfast

Address: The Queens Walk, London, SE1 2JH

Nearest pier: St Katharine’s (Blue and Pink Routes)

Nearest tube: London Bridge

• Jubilee Line
• Northern Line (Bank branch)

Useful to know: 

• Most of the HMS Belfast is wheelchair accessible, but because of the nature of the ship, there are some areas which are not suitable for wheelchairs, prams, pushchairs or people with limited mobility. See the Accessibility page for more information. www.iwm.org.uk/visits/hms-belfast/access