There is an informative and interesting time to be had on this former warship, The crew on board couldn't be more helpful but on a cold and windy day it probably isn't the ideal venue.

I take my class to the Belfast every year for the 'Kip on a Ship' and can honestly say my visits have been the highlight of my teaching career! The ship is incredible- it really brings history alive, and the information can be accessed by all ages. Every year the staff go out of their way to provide the kids... More

Allow around 2 hours to explore the ship, preferably in the morning as I imagine it could get crowded by midday. Fascinating for anyone remotely interested in naval warfare although she's not 100% WWII original and underwent considerable upgrading in the 1950s. You need to be pretty agile to navigate steep ladders and tight hatchways but it's rewarding to imagine... More

The entry price is quite pricey and nearly put me off but it is well worth it. A must see for anyone interested in history or boats or machinery or empire or war or humanity or engineering or architecture - there are so many facets to Belfast that I can't imagine anyone would be bored. They've done a great job... More

Visited on a wet Easter half term with two children, 10 and 8. We all had a great time. lots to see and explore over several decks, from the engine rooms to the guns and the bridge. lots of steep steps between decks which the kids loved, maybe not so suitable for the less able but I understand that there... More

Spent a good two hours going around ship with aid of audio guide. Was not expecting it ti be as interesting as it was and would recommend to families and active folk as there is a lot of climbing up and down ladders and really experiencing what it would have been like to live on board the ship. Nice thing... More

If you are interested in history, I would suggest checking out the HMS Belfast on the Southbank and easily incorporated into a day of sight seeing on the South Bank. A bit pricey (14 pounds) but included in the London Pass.

This is a must. Leave the girls shopping and enjoy this with your son. Free for kids, £14 for adults.

Fantastic restored warship from the Second World War, very entertaining and great value for all the family.