Brunel's SS Great Britain
Bristol, Somerset and Bristol
About Brunel's SS Great Britain
The SS Great Britain once took passengers from the docks of Britain to Australia to start their new lives. Now you can see it in its Victorian heyday and even experience life as a passenger! Will you go into first class or end up in steerage, where it's so cramped only one person can get dressed at a time?
Step back in time 170 years ago when the ship was being built. You'll see the lifeboats being readied to be lifted on board and even see Victorian toilets which the dockworkers would have used! The ship rests on a glass sea to keep it away from the saltwater that could eventually destroy the hull, so you can even ‘walk underwater' to see the bottom of the ship.
After that, it's time to board the ship. Stamp your admissions ticket and see if you can discover any interesting facts in the portholes, before heading straight to the dressing-up box. Try on bonnets, frock coats and long Victorian dresses, and pose in front of the ship's backdrop.
You can also try to steer the SS Great Britain, making sure your compass points due west, or become part of the team moving the propeller. Go down to where the animals would have been kept and meet the ship's cow, or take an audio guide and listen to children trying to find the ship's cat.
The SS Great Britain takes you back in time to a time when Britain was exploring the seven seas, and visiting is your chance to see what part you would have played!
Looking for Easter events near you? Visit our Easter Events Page to discover top rated Easter Events!
Become a VIP Pass member to Unlock Exclusive Discounts at Top UK Attractions
Try Now - £1 for 30 DaysRenews at £4.99 monthly. Cancel anytime.
Pass Covers Entire Family
Loved by 300k Members
Opening Times
Closed (open on bank holidays and school holidays)
November - March
Closed (open on bank holidays and school holidays)
Pricing & Tickets
Adult £19.50
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
Find other attractions similar to Brunel's SS Great Britain by visiting our attraction tickets section.
FAQs
Contact Details
Verification & Last Updated
Claim Status:Claim
This attraction has not been claimed and verified. Own this attraction? Claim it now.
Last Updated: 01:30 03/10/2024
Brunel's SS Great Britain Reviews
Recent blog posts
Step into a magical world of spring at the Outernet Cherry Blossom Experience in London this April! A fun, free event for families!
COMPETITION TIME: Win a hospitality experience this Easter at Haydock Park’s Family Raceday! 🐎🐣 🤩 We’ve teamed up with Haydock Park to give away a hospitality experience, including a table for four at the Park suite, Premier course admission, 2 course meal, VIP Parking and more! 📆 The Winner will be contacted…
Wondering what to do on your next family trip to Algarve? We’ve put together a list of 10 epic things to do in Algarve with kids!
Drum roll, please…THEME PARK SEASON IS HERE! And with the days getting longer again, and brighter too, the sense of Summer on the horizon… So now it’s time to plan some extremely exciting and memorable family days out at Chessington World of Adventures! We want to share with you all of the best Chessington World…
COMPETITION TIME: WIN a £250 voucher to use at Parkdean Resorts for your 2025 family holiday! 🤩🙌 😲 We’ve teamed up with the Parkdean Resorts to give one lucky family the chance to win a £250 voucher that can be used to book a family UK break! 📆 The winner will be…
Planning a family holiday? Use our ultimate holiday checklist to pack all you need. From travel essentials to kids’ must-have!
Looking for some inspiration for your next family holiday? Check out our guide to the top 10 holiday destinations Europe in 2025!
Planning a Greek island hopping holiday with kids? Discover the best family-friendly Greek islands & how to make island hopping stress-free.