Book SS Great Britain tickets for one of the most popular attractions in Bristol
- Head to the heart of Bristol's Harbourside and step aboard the ship that changed the world
- Wander through two award-winning museums packed with sights, sounds and scents of Victorian life
- Explore the painstakingly-restored ship that reflects Victorian life at sea
- Explore immersive exhibitions, historic dockyards, and interactive experiences for all ages
- Marvel at the original dry dock and get up close to the ship’s innovative screw propeller
- Climb aboard the world’s first great luxury liner and discover the ship that revolutionised ocean travel
Experience Brunel's SS Great Britain in Bristol
- Arrive anytime with your tickets
- Includes all day access to site!
- Age Guidance: Suitable for all ages!
- Duration: Approx. 3-4 hours. Spend as little or as long as you like onsite.
- Location: Brunel's SS Great Britain, Bristol, BS1 6TY
- Tickets Include: Entry to SS Great Britain, All activities and exhibitions
Visit Brunel's SS Great Britain & enjoy one of the top attractions in Bristol
Dominating Bristol's waterfront, Brunel's SS Great Britain sits ready for departure, decorated with flags, appearing just the way it did when it was launched in 1843. With every aspect painstakingly restored to accurately recreate Victorian life at sea, climb aboard the world's first great luxury liner and take a step back in time!
- The Ship: Step onto the world's first great ocean liner and discover the history, heritage and impact of Bristol's beautiful ship.
- Dry Dock: Head below the ship and explore the original dry dock which dates back to the 1830's! Walk around the ship, get up-close to the hull and discover the screw propeller, the necessary component that turned SS Great Britain into one of the most innovative ships in the world.
- Dockyard Museum: Dive into the history of Brunel's SS Great Britain and travel through four time zones learning about homecomings, shipwrecks, passengers, crew and more.
- Historic Dockyard: Featuring historic cranes, old masts and incredible harbourside views, explore the Victorian dockyard at The Great Western Dockyard, the original location where the SS Great Britain was built.
- Being Brunel: Discover more about the genius behind some of the world's most impactful engineering achievements in Being Brunel and enjoy interactive activities.
- Discovery Talks: Ever wondered what life at sea was like for Victorian passengers? Enjoy volunteer-led Discovery Talks that'll answer all your burning questions! 2pm
- Wardian Cases: For the first time in 150 years, plants are back on board the SS Great Britain! Discover the bespoke Victorian glasshouses and peek at the plants that live there.
- Activities: Enjoy a range of family-friendly activities aimed at entertaining and educating all ages! Become Brunel's Apprentice, take on the Being Brunel Highlights Tour, follow Botany Trails or Sensory Trails or simply download the audio guide and tour the ship at your own leisure!
- Harbourside Kitchen: Feeling peckish? Swing by the Harbourside Kitchen and indulge in a range of hot and cold drinks, savoury bites, sweet treats and ice cream.
- Gift Shop: Pick up a timeless souvenir to remember your experience with! Providing memorabilia, clothing, toys, books and more, there's something for everyone.
Perfect for families, couples and curious minds searching for ‘things to do in Bristol’, SS Great Britain is one of the most exciting and educational attractions in the region.
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