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TRAVEL TRADE FACT SHEET 2013 – 14

HMS Belfast sails under Tower Bridge to take up her permanent mooring in the Pool of London. The Second World War cruiser was the first ship to be saved for the nation since HMS Victory. © IWM (MH 15063)

Join us aboard HMS Belfast in 2013 and celebrate 75 years of naval history. Launched on St Patrick’s Day 1938 and once home to a crew of up to 950 men, HMS Belfast tells the stories of those who lived on board this warship. Explore nine decks of seafaring history and hear the sailors’ battle stories fom the Second World War and beyond – the convoys in icy Arctic conditions, the bombardment of German defences on D-Day and the 404 days spend patrolling waters during the Korean War. Immerse yourself in the midst of a battle during the Second World War in The Gun Turret Experience. Travel down to the bowels of the ship to see the machines that powered her across the world. Take control of a fleet off North Borneo in the Operations Room and hear veterans’ stories in the Life at Sea exhibition.

You can book private tours with one of HMS Belfast Ship’s Company. You will be led on a tour of the Ship by a highly qualified member of the team with unparalleled knowledge of HMS Belfast. Visitors who join a Private Tour will   

Enjoy exclusive access behind the barriers for the perfect photo opportunity Discover some of the quirky sailor’s stories of living and working on board including the time a reindeer joined the crew! Hear the unique stories of how sailors survived in freezing conditions during the Arctic Convoys, what it was like to be one of the first Ship’s firing on D-Day and HMS Belfast’s role as part of the United Nations forces in Korea from 1950 to 1952

Each tour lasts for approximately one hour. Tours are limited to a maximum of 12 people. If required concurrent tours can be arranged. Tours are priced between £190 - £410 per group (plus admission). To book a tour or for more information visit iwm.org.uk or email For more information or to make a booking, please call Victoria Chan 020 7766 0141 or email [email protected] 

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Refreshments in the Walrus Café If you would like to book refreshments in advance we have three packages available including afternoon tea, a sandwich lunch and a children’s lunch bag at the Walrus Café. Each package is available for groups between 6 and 20 people; larger numbers can be catered for upon request. Advanced booking required Venue and catering packages for the travel trade We now tailor our venue hire packages specifically for the travel trade; for example, your clients or guests can enjoy breakfast in the Admiral’s Quarters, lunch in the Morgan Giles Room and HMS Belfast Experience Packages which include a piped welcome and a private tour Champagne and wine tours Your guests or clients can taste wine or champagne in Admiral's Bridge, where the Admiral commanded the fleet, and enjoy spectacular 360 degree views of London and the River Thames

To find out more or make an enquiry email [email protected] or call 020 3116 4457. You can book free audio guides in advance. We can offer audio guides in English, French, German and Spanish. Adult: £14.50 Child: Free (children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult) Senior/Student/Disabled: £11.60 *includes voluntary donation and free audio guide. Prices subject to change 1 January 2014. Adult: £10.55 Child: Free (children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult) Senior/Student/Disabled: £9.25 Summer: 1 March – 31 October Open 10am – 6pm (last admission 5pm) Winter: 1 November – 28 February Open 10am – 5pm (last admission 4pm) Closed 24, 25, 26 December 2

HMS Belfast is moored on the River Thames between London Bridge and Tower Bridge. National rail: London Bridge Station London Underground: London Bridge, Monument and Tower Hill Coach parking: Short stay drop off points off Tooley Street and Southwark Street. For further information and a coach parking map visit tfl.gov.uk Wheelchair access? Yes - a wheelchair lift from the gangway to the Quarterdeck where your tour begins and wheelchairs are available on loan. In addition, special modifications have been made to the Deck, the Quarterdeck, Boat Deck and Walrus Café to make them accessible to wheelchair users. The deck is the main passage through the ship and houses the crew's living areas including        

The Laundry The Ship's Chapel The Bakery Galley and associated prep areas Petty Officers' Mess Sick Bay Dental Surgery Arctic Mess Deck

Facilities Shop, café and multi-lingual audio guides (English, French, German and Spanish) HMS Belfast The Queen’s Walk London SE1 2JH [email protected] 020 7940 6300 iwm.org.uk

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