Steamship Shieldhall - visit a flagship of the National Historic Fleet!

Shieldhall will be open on Heritage Open Day Saturday 14th September for pre-booked visits between 1000-1500 at 110 Berth in the Western Docks, with an opportunity to tour the ship from Bridge to Boiler Room! Come and meet Shieldhall’s volunteer crew and learn about life aboard a heritage steamship.

As part of your visit, see the impressive engine room with its original steam engines and the bridge, with its traditional instruments and gleaming brasswork; admire the ship’s steam assisted steering gear (similar to that used on Titanic); talk to the Captain and our volunteer crew; walk the teak decks; relax in the Saloon with a range of refreshments including hot and cold food; tea / coffee; a range of Titanic bottled beers and wine.

There is free parking available a 5 min walk from Shieldhall, with blue badge parking available closer to the ship.

Following the Heritage Open Days event, between 1600-1800, Shieldhall will be undertaking a tour of Southampton’s Docks, for which tickets may be booked (please note as this is not part of our HODs offer, there is a charge for the cruise).

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

1000-1500

Location & directions

Berth 110, Western Docks, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 0HH

Directions:

Free courtesy parking will be available in a parking area approx. 5 mins walk from Shieldhall. Look out for Shieldhall volunteers when you approach the car park. Nearest postcode for satnav is: SO15 0HH. Car park location on what3words full.saints.lights. Limited blue badge parking will be available next to the ship – if you require this facility, please inform our Ticket Manager at [email protected]. It is also possible to drop off passengers who have difficulty in walking close to the ship, but cars must be returned to the Car Park afterwards if you do not possess a blue badge. Come into the docks from Dock Gate 10 (From Southampton and the East) or Dock Gate 20 (from Southampton and the West). Berth 110 home of SS Shieldhall is approx. 1 mile from both dock gates.

Contact on day:

Nigel Philpott

Telephone number:

+442381550242

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please pre-book via the link.

Booking contact name:

Steamship Shieldhall

Booking telephone number:

+442381550242

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://ss-shieldhall.co.uk/bookings/heritage-open-day-14092024/

Booking opens:

01 Jun 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

14 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Please email [email protected] if you'd like to be sent a copy of our accessibility guide

Additional information

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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