Discover the ship that changed the world
Explore a legendary steamship, hands-on museums, a world-class collection, and a historic dockyard – where Brunel’s genius reshaped history and touched thousands of lives.
An unforgettable day. Only in Bristol.
Important information
Road Closure 6 July
Bristol Triathlon returns on Sunday 6 July. There will be road closures in surrounding areas, including Cumberland Road. To allow vehicles to reach SS Great Britain, the Cumberland Road Bus Gate (just after Gas Ferry Rd) will not be operational between 03:00am – 17:00pm on Sunday. Vehicles using the bus gate outside these times may still receive a PCN. More information click here.
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What’s On
Big News: The Trust secures £1 million for groundbreaking project
The SS Great Britain Trust has secured £1 million in investment to support the transformation of its visitor experience which will embed deeper community engagement at one of the UK’s most iconic heritage sites.
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Search for treasure…
The Brunel Insititute houses a treasure trove of 75,000 objects making it one of the world’s leading maritime collections.
Collections and Research
