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KEEP HMS SHOP AND CAFE

SHIPSHAPE HMS Belfast's shop provides a wide range of contemporary and inspiring gifts, books, clothing, HMS Belfast needs ongoing conservation to keep accessories, stationery and souvenirs. For our younger her open to the public. Please give what you can visitors we have an exciting range of games and to enable our staff and volunteers to maintain this Map toys and for group visits, gift bags can be reserved in historic ship for future generations. You can make advance. You can also browse our ranges online at a donation during your visit today on the Quarterdeck iwmshop.org.uk. All retail proceeds help support the or visit iwm.org.uk/support-us to donate online IWM and its work. or find out more about becoming a volunteer. Thank you for your generosity. Get a bite to eat before you come aboard at the riverside café and deli, or finish your day with a glass of wine or a cocktail from the rooftop bar. If you get hungry as you’re climbing up and down HMS Belfast’s TALK TO US nine decks, stop in at the on board Café for lunch (Seasonal opening times apply. Please speak to a ABOUT MEMBERSHIP member of staff for more information).

IWM are excited to announce the launch of our new membership scheme. Join us from just £35 for 12 months free entry to exhibitions, experiences, great days out and exclusive discounts. CONTACT US Ask a member of staff or sign up at HMS Belfast iwm.org.uk/membership The Queen’s Walk Station TOP TIPS ON THE SHIP London SE1 2JH , T 020 7940 6300 Hill With nine decks to explore, there is plenty to see on KIP IN A SHIP HMS Belfast, but don’t miss out on the following highlights: Interactive Operations Room – experience the sights If you would like to receive information about events Kip in a Ship is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and sounds of controlling a fleet of ships and activities on board HMS Belfast please sign up for organised school or youth groups (aged 7-18) online at iwm.org.uk/enews. to sleepover on HMS Belfast. For more information Experience – discover what it would have go to iwm.org.uk/kip been like to be in the midst of a battle For more information on booking a private tour with our Yeomen visit iwm.org.uk or email The Fo’c’sle at the bow of the ship – take in [email protected]. the fabulous view up the Thames A London landmark with panoramic views of the Thames, Boiler and Engine Rooms – explore the powerful HMS Belfast promises an event your guests will never machines that drove the ship during operations across forget. To enquire about hiring HMS Belfast for corporate SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE the world (access via steep ladder only) or private events call the events team on 0207 403 6246 or email [email protected]. Post, tweet and snap your #HMSBelfast experience Arctic Messdeck – see the tightly packed hammocks with us today on Twitter via @I_W_M, Instagram via where the sailors slept during the Arctic Convoys of the Please note: children aged 15 and under @ImperialWarMuseums or find us on Facebook. Second World War must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Top picks Don’t miss these YOUR TOUR EXIT Gun Turret Experience unique experiences

LEVELS Ticket Check/ Audio guide points: 22 Audio Guides tune in as you tour HMS Belfast 04 23 01 Introduction 02 Regulating Office Flat 24 03 Laundry 03 21 29 01 04 Shipwrights’ Workshop 20 25 05 Mail Room 02 28 06 Sound Reproduction Equipment Room 07 Beef Screen 08 Post-war Messdeck 09 Ship’s Company Galley 27 01 02 10 Location Signs 03 26 05 04 11 Sickbay 06 10 12 Forward Steering Position 07 13 NAAFI Canteen 18

08 14 Provision Issue Room The Café 15 ‘B’ Shell Room and Hoist 09 11 Bar 19 16 ‘Arctic’ Messdecks (Seasonal times apply) 13 17 Capstan Flat and Punishment Cells 14 Shop 1 18 A-Turret Toilets 19 Fo’c’sle 12 20 Admiral’s Bridge Accessible Lift 16 21 Bridge Wireless Office (BWO) Ramp 22 Flag Deck/ Gun Direction Platform 17 15 23 Operations Room 2 Lift 3 24 Compass Platform 4 Information 25 Admiral’s and Captain’s Sea Cabins 26 Walrus Hanger 5 Kip in a Ship HMS Belfast is a warship designed for active service at sea. 27 Boat Deck Entrance Boiler and Please take great care as you tour the ship, especially on the Engine Rooms ladders. Please face the ladders as you ascend and descend. 28 4-inch HA/LA Guns Entrance Look out for overhead and floor-level hazards. 29 Thank you for visiting