London for Children - HMS Belfast


Distracting your children sometimes can be hard. Distract them while learning History; some might even say it is impossible. However, children surprise us every day and turns out they do love History if they can see it as more than just words in a book, if they can actually live it. 

A great way to inspire your children curiosity and imagination is a trip to the HMS Belfast. HMS Belfast shows them what it was like to live and work on board a warship. Explore nine decks of amazing seafaring history where sailors once hurried up and down the ladders, and hear their battle stories from the Second World War and beyond - the convoys in icy Arctic conditions, the bombardment of German defenses on D-Day and the 404 days spent patrolling waters during the Korean War.

The Gun Turret Experience immerses them in the midst of a battle during the Second World War while the interactive Operations Room puts you in the Captain's shoes as they control a fleet of ships off North Borneo. The children can also find out what it was like to live as part of a ship's community, eating, sleeping and socializing together in cramped mess decks. Down in the bowels of the ship, imagine what it was like to work among the noise and ferocity of the inner workings of the ship.

For hours, prices and to find out more activities where your children can have fun and learn at the same time in London, go to the Visit London website. For the Imperial War Museum website, go here. Private tours are available.

Location: City Hall, The Queens Walk, London Borough of Southwark, London SE1 2AA, UK

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