Welcome to Brunel's SS Great Britain!

Family day out
There is always plenty to keep the whole family intrigued and entertained at Brunel’s ss Great Britain.

Throughout the year the Trust offers fun activities such as craft workshops, historical re-enactors, and ship’s trails as well as the chance to meet Mr Brunel himself!
Tickets allow for unlimited FREE return visits for 12 months and most events are included in the admission charge.

Step back in time
Children (and adults!) love stamping their tickets as they pass through each time gate on the journey back in time through the Dockyard Museum. Try your hand at raising the massive 5 metre tall propeller using Griffiths amazing screw lifting frame.
Have a go at steering the virtual ship, trying on the Victorian hats and climbing the maintop, to experience what it must have been like for the ss Great Britain’s sailors.
Once on board the ship, children can experience what life was like for Tom, the Cook’s boy and Florence travelling to Australia with her mother in the 1850s. It’s great fun swapping notes with other members of the family who have taken different audio tours.
Using the simple audio companion, try to spot Sinbad, the ship’s cat. Smells bring the Victorian experience to life, including vomit, and don’t forget to find the talking toilet!

Brunel’s daring design
Go under the glass ‘sea’ to understand the scale of Brunel’s creation that voyaged 32 times around the world, touch the giant propeller, feel the air pumping out of the massive ducts, and find out how state-of-the-art technology is protecting the ship.

Brunel’s ss Great Britain provides full wheelchair access, audio companion tours for blind and visually impaired visitors and British Sign Language (BSL) hand-held interactive video tours for Deaf and hard of hearing visitors. Dedicated assistants or carers are given free admission, and guide and assistance dogs are welcome.
Due to its historic nature, some areas may be more difficult to access. Where possible, alternative access routes and facilities are provided.

The Dockyard Café is located alongside Brunel’s ss Great Britain and offers superb views on to the ship as well as across Bristol’s historic floating harbour. Enjoy freshly prepared meals, snacks and drinks throughout the day; soak up the atmosphere on the waterfront terrace or inside literally watching the world sail by. On offer daily are delicious home-cooked soups, hot specials and sandwiches freshly prepared on the premises. For those wishing to indulge in ‘First Class’ treats there is a wide range of cakes and pastries, alongside a choice of teas and coffees, including Fairtrade products. A children’s menu and high chairs are available.

The Dockyard Café provides vegetarian and vegan options, and can cater to other dietary requirements, on request.

The Gift Shop also has a range of unique and interesting products, inspired by Brunel’s ss Great Britain. There is something for everyone, from an exclusive ‘Ship Shape & Bristol Fashion’ bag, to chocolate rivets, the Mr Brunel fridge magnet, and even a Sinbad the ship’s cat toy.

Brunel’s ss Great Britain offers baby changing facilities. Disabled toilets can be found next to the Dockyard Café, in the Dockyard Museum and on board ship.

The Dockyard Café offers milk-warming facilities for parents.

Bristol Ferry Boat Company Timetabled ferries run to and from Brunel’s ss Great Britain seven days a week all year round from Bristol Temple Meads Station. The boats are heated and covered in winter. For more information call 0117 927 3416. Cross-Harbour Ferry Runs between Brunel’s ss Great Britain, Capricorn Quay and the new harbour inlet. The ferry can accommodate bicycles, pushchairs and wheelchairs. By Foot Brunel’s ss Great Britain is within easy walking distance from Bristol City Centre, Bristol Temple Meads and most arterial roads. Cycling Limited cycle racks are available on site. Please note that bikes are left at the owners’ risk.

Brunel’s ss Great Britain is mostly under cover, and is suitable for a visit in all weathers. A family ticket is for two adults and three children. Free admission for children aged four and under. Tickets allow for FREE and unlimited return visits for 12 months.

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