There is plenty to see, hear, smell and do throughout the year at Brunel’s ss Great Britain, from Mr Brunel visiting his ship in person, children's ships trails and family craft workshops, to mention but a few!
Buy tickets to visit Brunel's ss Great Britain
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Find Mr Brunel and his 'Gert Lush' crew
Mr Brunel and his 'Gert Lush' crew will be out and about on the streets of Bristol, taking snaps of everyone they meet.
Get your photo taken with them and make it onto the official 'Gert Lush' photo gallery:
Go to the 'Gert Lush' photo gallery.
Events & activities low-down
- Workshops take place in the Dockyard Museum’s Medlock Education Centre, on board in the First Class Dining Saloon or Steerage
- Children can take their works of art home
- Collect handheld trails from the ticket office
- Please pre-book evening events on 0117 926 0680
- Workshops and reenactors from 11am to 4pm
- Mr Brunel from 10am to 4.30pm
- Mother’s, Father’s and Grandparent’s Day offer applies to mums, dads or grandparents visiting Brunel’s ss Great Britain, accompanied by their children or grandchildren, with treats at the Dockyard Café!
- Please call to check events before leaving home. Brunel’s ss Great Britain cannot be held liable for changes beyond our control.
February 2
Sea hear! Storytelling by Sarah Mooney, for tots (4 & under). Part of the Bristol Storytelling Festival. Pre-booking essential (time tbc)
February 13 to 21
Mr Brunel visits Meet Britain’s greatest engineer (except Monday)
February 16, 17, 18 & 20
Hide ‘n’ sheep Make flat-pack sheep on the Promenade Deck, and hide them on board. Prizes for ‘shear’ creativity! (11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm)
March 14
Mother’s day treat Treat your mum on Mother’s Day! Go to ssgreatbritain.org to download a FREE cake voucher!
April 2 to 18
Brunel visits (except Mondays)
April 2 to 5
Easter animal trail Explore the fun animal trail on board. The best children’s drawings win prizes!
April 3 & 4
Victorian surgeon Seek medical advice from the ship’s doctor. Leech included!
May 29 to June 6
Horrid torrid tales trail Discover passengers’ nasty onboard experiences (7-11 years) Titchy tales trail Fabulous fun for young voyagers (6 & under)
Looking ahead May/June new visitor centre opens.
July
‘The Incredible Journey’ Join the 40th anniversary celebrations of the ship’s epic salvage from the Falkland Islands and return to Bristol. ‘The Incredible Journey’ includes: A new exhibition Beautiful animation Trails Memories and film online.
September
‘Brunel Institute – conservation and learning centre’ opens its doors. A world-class specialist library and Brunel archive will be freely accessible to all.
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