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U-Boat Story

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U-Boat Story
Woodside Ferry Terminal
Mersey Ferries
Woodside
Birkenhead
Merseyside
CH41 6DU

Tel: 0151 330 1000

View the amazing life on board a real German U-Boat. With original film archive and interactive displays you will witness all the dramatic action! U-Boat Story is a £5m attraction telling the story of World War II German submarine U-534. You will see into the cross-sectioned submarine and discover its amazing story through a highly interactive and exciting exhibition.

At U-Boat Story, you will be able to look ino the U-Boat, now in four sections with glass viewing partitions, view its amazing interior and discover its surprisingly well preserved artefacts including a rare Enigma machine.

Through the exhibition's interactive and audiovisual exhibits you will gain a unigue insight into life on board a submarine during wartime, and the enduring mystery of U-534.

Make a day of it and take a Mersey Ferry to visit U-Boat Story. You can enjoy the 50 minute River Explorer cruise with commentary.

Road Directions

U-Boat Story is situated at Woodside Ferry Terminal, Mersey Ferries, Woodside, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 6DU. Leave M53 at Junction 1 signposted to All Docks (A5139), follow brown tourism signs and turn right at A554 roundabout, follow brown sign to Woodside; or via A41, follow signs to Birkenhead and then follow brown sign to Woodside.

Parking - Woodside Ferry Terminal has a pay and display car park (£1 per hour).

Public Transport Directions

Using Merseyrail's underground rail service, take th Wirral Line to Hamilton Square Station. Woodside Ferry Termonal is a 5-minute walk from the station. Or travel by ferry from our Pier Head, Liverpool and Seacombe, Wallasey Terminals. For further information on bus ot rail links contact Traveline Merseyside on 08712002233 or log onto www.merseytravel.co.uk

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Concession£4.00 per ticket
Child Ticket£3.00 per ticket
Adult Ticket£5.00 per ticket
Family Ticket (2 adults & up to 3 children)£15.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

01/01/2010 to 31/12/2010

  • Monday 10:30 - 17:00
  • Tuesday 10:30 - 17:00
  • Wednesday 10:30 - 17:00
  • Thursday 10:30 - 17:00
  • Friday 10:30 - 17:00
  • Saturday 10:30 - 17:00
  • Sunday 10:30 - 17:00

Facilities

Children & Infants

  • Child Friendly