HMS Caroline, Belfast

#134 among attractions in Belfast

Museum, History museum, Specialty museum, Ship

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Facts and practical information

HMS Caroline is a decommissioned C-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy that saw combat service in the First World War and served as an administrative centre in the Second World War. Caroline was launched and commissioned in 1914. At the time of her decommissioning in 2011 she was the second-oldest ship in Royal Navy service, after HMS Victory. She served as a static headquarters and training ship for the Royal Naval Reserve, based in Alexandra Dock, Belfast, Northern Ireland, for the later stages of her career. She was converted into a museum ship. From October 2016 she underwent inspection and repairs to her hull at Harland and Wolff and opened to the public on 1 July 2017 at Alexandra Dock in the Titanic Quarter in Belfast. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°36'49"N, 5°54'10"W

Address

Queens RdIslandBelfast BT3 9DT United Kingdom

Contact

+44 28 9045 4484

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Day trips

HMS Caroline – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Titanic Belfast, The SSE Arena, Beacon of Hope Sculpture, The Big Fish.

0.5 miSW
Museum about sunken ocean liner
Titanic Belfast, Belfast
13 min walk • Titanic Belfast is an iconic tribute to Belfast's maritime heritage, located on the very slipways where the ill-fated RMS Titanic was built. Opened in 2012, a century after the ship's maiden voyage, this state-of-the-art museum has quickly become an emblematic...
0.8 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The SSE Arena, Belfast
22 min walk • The SSE Arena, Belfast, stands as a premier entertainment venue in the heart of Northern Ireland's vibrant capital city. Known for hosting an eclectic mix of events, from chart-topping music concerts to gripping ice hockey matches, this multi-purpose arena has become a...
1.2 miSW
Monuments and statues
Beacon of Hope Sculpture, Belfast
32 min walk • The Beacon of Hope Sculpture, situated in Belfast, United Kingdom, is a significant landmark that symbolizes inspiration and optimism for the future. This towering metal statue stands proudly at Thanksgiving Square, serving as a visual focal point for both residents...
1.1 miSW
Monuments and statues, Public art
The Big Fish, Belfast
29 min walk • The Big Fish, also known as the Salmon of Knowledge, is an iconic landmark situated in Belfast, United Kingdom. This unique statue stands at a considerable 10 meters long and has become an emblematic piece of public art along the city's waterfront.
1.2 miSW
Iconic 19th-century clock tower
Albert Memorial Clock, Belfast
32 min walk • The Albert Memorial Clock stands as a proud landmark in the heart of Belfast, United Kingdom. This towering gothic-style clock, reaching a height of 113 feet, was completed in 1869 as a tribute to Prince Albert, the consort of Queen Victoria.
0.9 miSW
Monuments and statues
Dividers Sculpture, Belfast
22 min walk • Dividers is an outdoor sculpture located at Clarendon Dock, on the River Lagan, Belfast, Northern Ireland. It was produced in 2002 by artist Vivien Burnside and is an 8.3m tall set of dividers made of bronze with a stainless steel core.
1.1 miSW
Park
Donegall Quay, Belfast
29 min walk • Donegall Quay is a public park and greenspace located in Belfast. It borders with Obel Tower and the River Lagan.
0.8 miSE
Park, Sport complex
Victoria Park, Belfast
20 min walk • Victoria Park was opened in 1906 in the Connswater area of Belfast. Belfast Harbour Commissioners investigated the idea in 1854, however the land was very marshy and needed draining near Belfast Lough. It was landscaped by Charles McKimm, who also built the Tropical Ravine in Botanic Gardens. Victoria Park contains a large lake.
1.1 miSW
Bridge, Lookout
M3 motorway, Belfast
29 min walk • The M3 is an urban motorway 0.8 miles in length owned by Siac Construction and Cintra, S.A. that connects the M2 in north Belfast, Northern Ireland to the A2 Sydenham Bypass in east Belfast. It is the shortest motorway in Northern Ireland, and one of the busiest, carrying 60,000 vehicles per day as of 2005.
1.2 miSW
Bridge
Queen's Bridge, Belfast
31 min walk • Queen's Bridge may mean: Queen's Bridge, Belfast, in Belfast, Northern Ireland Queen's Bridge, a bridge in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States Queens Bridge, a bridge in Melbourne, Victoria...
1.1 miSW
Tower
Obel Tower, Belfast
28 min walk • The Obel Tower is a highrise building in Belfast, Northern Ireland, located on Donegall Quay on the River Lagan beside the Lagan Weir. Measuring 85 metres in height, the tower is the tallest storeyed building in Ireland, dominating the Belfast skyline.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is HMS Caroline open?

HMS Caroline is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to HMS Caroline?

Nearby attractions include Belfast Harbour, Belfast (8 min walk), Titanic Belfast, Belfast (13 min walk), SS Nomadic, Belfast (16 min walk), Victoria Park, Belfast (20 min walk).

How to get to HMS Caroline by public transport?

The nearest stations to HMS Caroline:

Train

Yorkgate (21 min walk)
Titanic Quarter (21 min walk)

Bus

Translink Depot (29 min walk)
Laganside Bus Centre (31 min walk)