Visit to the HMS Belfast
Embark on the ultimate quest of discovery with our Special HMS Belfast visit! Unleash your inner explorer and join us for an immersive experience across the ship’s nine decks. Duck through the same hatches and climb the same ladders as those who served on board to discover what life was like for the 950-strong crew.
Who can join? Any child with a Neurodiversity or on the pathway between the age of 10 years old up to 18 years old.
When: Tuesday 28th May
Meeting at Mint Street: 10:00am
Collecting at Mint Street: 3:00pm
What will happen:
1) We will meet at 10 am inside Mint Street Park at the entrance to the children's play area
2) Once everyone has arrived, we will follow a safety briefing to have fun and good security.
3) We will go by foot to the HMS Belfast.
4) Time for the fun to start! We go and explore the Gun Turret Experience - Find out what it was like to be in the heart of battle, during the sinking of the Scharnhorst. The Operations Room - Simulated radars, equipment lights and a touchscreen plotting table bring a naval operation to life
The Arctic Mess Deck - Where men slept and spent their spare time during the Second World War Arctic Convoys. Below the Water line – descend to huge boiler and engine rooms. Climb to the uppermost decks for amazing views across the Thames
5) We will have some Lunch (bring your pack Lunch)
6) We will then return to Mint Street for a play and meet your parents in Mint Street at 3pm.
IMPORTANT: Please wear comfortable footwear that does not slip off (trainers or hiking boots), clothes that can get dirty, a waterproof jacket in case of rain, bring your pack lunch with lots of snacks for keeping energy up, water and a back pack. If children are sensitive to wind, please give them layers and bands to protect their ears. Bring with you anything you need to feel comfortable. Ear defenders are welcome if London feels to noisy.
Who will be there with the children? We will be 3 adults with SEND training. All adults have DBS and safeguarding training. Ratio of 4 to 1
Book on EEQuu: https://eequ.org/experience/8349
credit photo @IWM
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