We are pleased to announce that we will be re-opening our sites in Portsmouth, Gosport and Yeovilton on Wednesday 2 December 2020.
Unfortunately, due to government guidelines, Hartlepool will remain closed. HMS Caroline remains closed to the public.
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Guided tours of the First World War era ship by expertly trained historical guides are being held for a limited time between 24 February and 22 March.
Guests will be transported back in time to 1916, where they will hear a variety of stories from the First World War, told by expert guides.
Join the crew onboard HMS Caroline next week for activities that suit all ages, abilities and will keep you dry if the weather isn’t looking so good!
There’s arts and crafts for little adventurers, exciting trails around the ship and lectures about conservation. Plus, you can crack codes, camouflage ships and see if you’ve got what it takes to launch torpedoes which is just as popular with adults as well as the kids.
Here’s the top five things to do onboard the ship during half term.
Step on board Belfast’s quirkiest venue on Saturday 9 May for a gin extravaganza!
This unique event which starts at 8pm is set in the heart of HMS Caroline - a century old ship!
Make your way around our Drill Hall and sample a variety of tantalising gins from local distilleries before choosing which tempting cocktails to purchase.
The team at HMS Caroline have been busy working with Forthspring Inter-Community Centre for the last few months to develop this new project. The group have visited the ship and worked closely with a mixed media artist to create their own artworks, each one inspired by life onboard, photographic collections from the First World War and extracts from 16 year old Boy Telegraphist William Crick’s diary.
Here are our top five things to do at HMS Caroline over the festive period.
1. Discover the ship dressed for Christmas
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So step on board and experience life at sea on one of the last remaining war ships from the First World War! Discover where the crew lived and slept, hear the personal stories of the men who served on board or grab a cuppa and a festive mince pie in our themed Mess Deck Cafe!
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