U-Boat Story

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Overview
Visit the real life story of the U-534, a German U-boat, raised from the seabed in 1993 and lovingly restored. With its amazing interior exhibited in four sections through glass viewing panels, discover the story of the U-boat who refused to surrender and was sunk in 1945. Experience a unique insight into life aboard a submarine during wartime and enjoy well preserved artefacts including a rare Enigma machine. Audiovisual tours, interactive exhibits and an interpretation centre complete this unique experience.
Features

  • Opening Times
  • Open all year
  • Opening Times: Open all year, daily 10.30-5.30 (last admission 5). Closed 25-26 Dec & 1 Jan

  • Facilities
  • Parking onsite
  • Parking nearby
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Location
Woodside Ferry Terminal, Woodside, BIRKENHEAD, CH41 6DU
About the area
A metropolitan county on the River Mersey, with Liverpool as its administrative centre, Merseyside incorporates the towns of Bootle, Birkenhead, St Helena, Wallasey, and Southport. In the 19th century, Liverpool was England’s second greatest port, and the area has been affected by urban deprivation and unemployment.
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U-Boat Story

Recommended by Visit England Logo
Overview
Visit the real life story of the U-534, a German U-boat, raised from the seabed in 1993 and lovingly restored. With its amazing interior exhibited in four sections through glass viewing panels, discover the story of the U-boat who refused to surrender and was sunk in 1945. Experience a unique insight into life aboard a submarine during wartime and enjoy well preserved artefacts including a rare Enigma machine. Audiovisual tours, interactive exhibits and an interpretation centre complete this unique experience.
Features
  • Opening Times
  • Open all year
  • Opening Times: Open all year, daily 10.30-5.30 (last admission 5). Closed 25-26 Dec & 1 Jan
  • Facilities
  • Parking onsite
  • Parking nearby
Show more (1)
Location
Woodside Ferry Terminal, Woodside, BIRKENHEAD, CH41 6DU
About the area
Area image
A metropolitan county on the River Mersey, with Liverpool as its administrative centre, Merseyside incorporates the towns of Bootle, Birkenhead, St Helena, Wallasey, and Southport. In the 19th century, Liverpool was England’s second greatest port, and the area has been affected by urban deprivation and unemployment.