Belfast Blitz - Stories from the Dockside

⭐ Step aboard HMS Caroline for Belfast Blitz – Stories from the Dockside, an immersive after-hours event exploring how the Belfast Blitz reshaped the city’s docks, industry, and communities

Highlights
⚓ A powerful illustrated talk delivered in partnership with the NI War Memorial Museum, exploring the Dockside Fire Raids and their impact on Belfast’s industry
🏭 Discover how the Blitz affected key workplaces including Harland & Wolff, Shorts, and Alexandra Works
🛳️ Explore HMS Caroline — a Royal Navy ship that was present during the wartime era being discussed
🗺️ Exclusive mini guided tours through the Captain’s Quarters, Ward Room, Marines’ Mess, Engine Room, and Sick Bay
📜 Hands-on access to authentic artefacts from the NI War Memorial handling collection alongside original First World War objects linked to the ship
🌆 A unique opportunity to experience history in the very place where it unfolded

General Info
📅 Date: March 26, 2026
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM
⏳ Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
📍 Venue: HMS Caroline, Alexandra Dock, Queens Rd, Belfast BT3 9DT, UK
🎟️ Places are limited — advance booking is recommended
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here

Description
Belfast Blitz – Stories from the Dockside invites you to explore wartime history exactly where it happened. Hosted aboard HMS Caroline and presented in collaboration with the NI War Memorial Museum, this special evening experience uncovers the devastating impact of the Belfast Blitz on the city’s docks and industrial heart. Through a compelling illustrated talk, you’ll gain insight into the Dockside Fire Raids and the toll they took on major employers such as Harland & Wolff, Shorts, and Alexandra Works. The experience continues with an introduction to HMS Caroline’s own remarkable story, followed by the chance to handle genuine artefacts from the NI War Memorial collection alongside original First World War items connected to the ship. Get your tickets now!