📜 HMS Trincomalee is a Leda-class frigate, built in 1817 in Bombay. It is the oldest British warship still afloat in Europe and the last Royal Navy ship built in India. 🔍 Now part of the National Museum of the Royal Navy in Hartlepool. # Why Go 🚢 Explore a meticulously restored 19th-century Royal Navy ship ⚓ Experience 19th-century naval life, from captain's quarters to gun decks 💥 Witness daily cannon firings and handle replica objects 📚 Discover its rich history of policing, protection, and exploration 🏆 Award-winning attraction, listed as part of Britain's Historic Fleet 🎬 Learn about the restoration process through an interpretive exhibition 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enjoy interactive exhibits and activities for all ages # Why Avoid 🚧 Some areas temporarily inaccessible due to ongoing conservation # Tips 🗣️ Full guided tours with period naval uniform guides are usually available 🎧 Audio guides are available # Cost 💰 Admission fee applies, includes full access to quayside and ship. # Hours 🕒 Daily 10:00 - 17:00 (summer); Wednesday to Sunday 11:00 - 16:00 (winter); open all week during Hartlepool Borough Council school holidays. Winter season has specific entry times: 11:30, 13:00, 15:00. # 🅿️ Parking Free parking on site, dedicated coach area, disabled bays. # ♿ Accessibility Disabled access lifts between main decks.