Steamship Shieldhall Open Day to mark Heritage Open Day

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Steamship Shieldhall, 110 Berth, Southampton, SO15 0HH

Tel: 023 8155 0242

Steamship Shieldhall Open Day to mark Heritage Open Day

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Shieldhall will be open on Heritage Open Day Sunday 14th September for pre-booked visits between 10am – 3pm 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 bottled beers and wine, plus ice cream. Tickets (charged for) are available for an afternoon crruise between 4pm - 6pm.

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Steamship Shieldhall Open Day to mark Heritage Open Day (14 Sept 2025)
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Sunday10:00 - 15:00

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