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: Kids Go Free for SS Great Britain’s Summer of Picnic and Play
This summer, visitors are invited to enjoy one of Bristol’s most fun-filled days out – featuring magic shows, games, and, for the first time ever, the chance to picnic on board a world-famous ship.
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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
