Visiting London with Children-HMS Belfast

HMS Belfast
Morgan's Lane, Tooley Street, London SE1 2JH
Website: www.iwm.org.uk/hmsbelfast

HMS Belfast is an impressive cruiser with nine decks moored near Morgan’s Lane. HMS Belfast was launched in 1939. It actively took part in World War Two. HMS Belfast escorted Arctic Convey. It also took part in Battle of North Cape and D-Day Landing (Operation Overland). Before decommissioned in 1963, it took part in Korean War.

HMS Belfast became a floating museum on 21st October 1971. Since 1978, it is a part of Imperial war Museum.

Map

HMS Belfast appeals to all ages. It will take approximately 2 to 3 hours.

What to see?

Quarterdeck
Bridge
The Nine Decks
Boiler Room
Engine Room

Refreshment: Walrus Cafe.

Opening times: 1 March - 31 October: 10.00 am - 6.00 pm (last admission 5.00 pm).
1 November - 28 February: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (last admission 4.00 pm).
Closed on 24-26 December.

Cost: Adult: £10.70 ( : Unemployed £6.40: Children (under 16): FREE
Students &Senior citizens: £8.60
Discount for Group up to 10 or more people and Disabled visitor.
One carer is free with disabled person.

Nearest tube station: London Bridge (Northern and Jubilee Line) - 5 min;

Tower Hill (District and Circle Line).

Nearest train station: London Bridge.

By bus: Any bus to London Bridge.

By boat: Regular boat tours of the River Thames operate on a daily basis. Boats moor alongside Tower Pier, London City Pier and Butler Wharf.

By car: Parking in the area around Tooley Street.

Dogs: Guide dogs allowed.

Wheelchair: Are available for loan. There is partial access (with access to upper deck, canteen, sick bay, operating table, dental surgery and Walrus Cafe.

Wimbledon Tennis From 22nd June 2009

Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world. It is been held since 1877.

Dates: 22 June 2009 to 5 July 2009.

Address:Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum All England Lawn Tennis Club, Museum Building, London, SW19 5AE
Telephone:+44 (0)20 8946 6131

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London Parks

London is a cosmopolitan city. But it has many excellent parks. Some of the parks are mentioned below.


Top 10 London Parks

Hyde Park
Regent Park
Battersea Park
St James Park
Kensington Gardens
Greenwich Park
Holland Park
The Green Park
The Bushy Park
Royal Botanical Garden

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London is the capital of United Kingdom and is a financial hub. It is ethnically diverse. And this shows in the the variety of restaurants. In addition it is hosting Olympics in 2012.

Visiting London can be quite challenging. It is a very large city with tourist attractions numbering in 100s. This guide is meant to be simple and practical guide. It has been written based on experience I have gained, firstly as a tourist and then as a resident in London.

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