HMS Caroline

Hands, touching handsReaching out, touching me, touching you…Ok. Another old cruiser with a giant house on the foredeck. It’s no USS Missouri. Also why is the HMS Belfast in IWM London? But then u read wiki and find out it was in WWI Battle of Jutland… JUTLAND!!! And its still floating. Also served in WWII. So actually it is no Missouri. It has a much more interesting pedigree.

Excellent museum which gives you detailed insights into the workings and history of this vessel. An audio guide is included with admission (£11.00), which you point at various markers throughout the ship. Really informative, particularly regarding the command structure and members of the crew.There is also an 11 minute long video describing the events of Jutland.The staff were extremely friendly and helpful during my visit.There is a little cafe near the end of the tour for light snacks and tea. Heading up the stairs to the bridge is well worthwhile for the view. There is a very small gift shop just before the exit.I only spent about 2 hours here before having to catch a ferry.

HMS Caroline: A Remarkable First World War ShipHMS Caroline is one of the oldest and most historic ships in the world. She was launched in 1914 and served in the Royal Navy throughout the First World War and beyond. She is the only surviving ship from the Battle of Jutland, the largest naval battle of the war, and the longest-serving warship after HMS Victory. She is now a museum ship in Belfast's Titanic Quarter, where visitors can explore her history and experience life at sea.## What to seeThe museum ship offers a self-guided tour that takes you through different areas of the ship, such as the captain's quarters, the engine room, the signal school, and the drill hall. Each area has interactive exhibits, touch screens, audio guides, and original artefacts that tell the story of HMS Caroline and her crew. You can learn about the ship's construction, design, operations, battles, and decommissioning. You can also see how the crew lived, worked, fought, and entertained themselves on board.The tour is very informative and engaging, with plenty of details and anecdotes. I especially enjoyed the drill hall, where you can watch a film that recreates the Battle of Jutland with stunning visuals and sound effects. You can also try your hand at cracking codes, launching torpedoes, and signalling ships in the signal school and torpedo school. The engine room is also impressive, as you can see the original machinery that powered the ship.## How to get thereHMS Caroline is located in Alexandra Dock, Queens Road, Belfast BT3 9DT. It is easily accessible by public transport or car. You can take a bus or train to Titanic Quarter station, which is a 10-minute walk from the ship. You can also drive to the ship and park in the nearby car park for a small fee.The museum ship is open from Wednesday to Sunday, from 10am to 4.30pm. It is also open daily during school holidays. You can book your tickets online or buy them at the entrance. The ticket prices are £14 for adults, £7 for children (5-15 years old), £10 for students and seniors (60+), and £35 for a family ticket (2 adults + 3 children). The tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.## Why visitHMS Caroline is a unique attraction that offers a fascinating insight into naval history and culture. It is a great place to visit for anyone interested in ships, wars, or stories. It is also a fun and educational experience for families with children, as there are many activities and games to keep them entertained. The museum ship is well-maintained and restored, with friendly and helpful staff.I highly recommend visiting HMS Caroline if you are in Belfast or nearby. It is a rare opportunity to see a historic ship that has witnessed many events and changes in the world. It is also a tribute to the men who served on her and their bravery and sacrifice.

Brilliant attraction, with true access to all areas of this amazing WW1. Lots of interactive elements and exceptionally interesting audio guide at many points points around the ship. A real must see for any trip to Belfast.

Having previously visited the HMS Belfast, a WW2 Town-class light cruiser in London, and having had an excellent time, I was quite excited to relive the experience on the HMS Caroline while visiting Belfast. We arrived around 11 am and received a friendly welcome from the man at the desk, who provided us with audio guides. We chose to visit on a Saturday, expecting it to be somewhat busy; however, to our surprise, it was relatively quiet. This meant that throughout our visit, we had pretty much the run of the ship to ourselves.Before exploring the ship, there was a small museum dedicated to the history and restoration of the ship. Afterward, we boarded and watched a short, well-acted video covering the Battle of Jutland. Exploring the ship was made easy with the audio guides, and the restoration and recreation to a working WW1 ship has been done very well. There were plenty of fun, interactive, and educational points, and it seems like they’ve made a real effort to cater to less mobile people as well. We spent a good while here, and despite the weather turning against us, we had a great time and purchased a couple of souvenirs. I would absolutely recommend the HMS Caroline.

Had a lovely visit here. Very interesting and great being able to walk around almost every inch of the ship. Bonus as there is a cafe that was there, split the visit up a little. Was great watching, reading.and hearing the history of the ship from it was built, during the war etc and how it is now a museum. Has a lovely little gift shop and then was nice to walk around the dock area after.

We visited the HMS Caroline on a Saturday morning, not too long after it opened. It was fairly quiet.There is a small indoor gallery showing information on the restoration of the ship and some fun facts about the ship animal mascots, too!Once on board the ship, there is an 11 minute video depicting the battle of Jutland and the part the HMS Caroline played in it, which was interesting. The rest of the ship has been restored to show how it would have operated during this time period, with a few interactive games along the way. You are provided with an audio guide at the start, and there are lots of points where you can learn about the ship and its crew.All in all it was a nice way to spend a couple of hours on a rainy day!

I attended a workshop on the ship today. It was brilliant. Great tutor and amazing location. After we went for a walk around the ship. Had tea and scones in the cafe. Everything was perfect. Great staff and great experience. Would highly recommend it.Sonia

Always wanted to see it and glad i took the time at last to see it.A perfect world war one ship that say action is rare and the history it tells is very interesting.Lots of pictures on board and video to watch. Can explore the ship from top to bottom. The wheelchair lifts are great and can be used by anyone.An intersesting visit for all ages, oldies will love the history and the young ones the guns and engine room etc.Gift shop could be bit better, very basic with very friendly staff.Will defo go again ❤️