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London Pass holders can enjoy free entry to HMS Belfast – a saving of nearly £10 for the normal adult entry price and just one of many London attractions and museums where pass holders can enjoy substantial discounts.

Launched in 1938, HMS Belfast was one of the most powerful light cruisers ever built – and is now the only surviving vessel of her type to have seen active service during the Second World War.

Being seriously damaged by a German U-Boat in the early part of the war wasn’t enough to keep Belfast down and she continued to serve in active military engagements until 1952, including participation in the destruction of the battle cruiser Scharnhorst (during WWII), the Normandy Landings and the Korean War. She remained in service until 1965.

A unique part of naval history, HMS Belfast was first opened to the public on Trafalgar Day 1971 and has been a popular London Thames attraction ever since. Today London visitors can explore her nine decks including the massive boiler and engine rooms, operate the anti-aircraft guns and experience what life was like for those on board.

Moored on the River Thames, close to London Bridge tube station, HMS Belfast is handy for another military history attraction, the Britain At War Experience – once again, London Pass holders can get in absolutely free. Other nearby London attractions offering free tickets to pass holders includes Southwark Cathedral and the Tower Of London.