Things To Do

Step aboard Brunel’s SS Great Britain in Bristol and explore the historic dockyard, dry dock, award-winning museums and the ship itself. Experience life at sea and discover Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s extraordinary story.

The Ship

Experience the sights, sounds and smells of life on board! Sitting proudly on the glass ‘sea’, Brunel’s SS Great Britain dominates Bristol’s historic waterfront. Dressed with flags and ready for departure, just as the ship looked when it was launched in 1843, our friendly team are ready to welcome visitors on board. The ship has been painstakingly restored to recreate Victorian life at sea on the world’s first great luxury liner. Climb aboard and explore scenes so life-like you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped back in time…

Dry Dock

Historic Dockyard

Being Brunel

Dockyard Museum

Go Aloft: Rig Climb Experience

Climb the SS Great Britain’s rigging to a platform 20m above the weather deck, then edge out along the mainyard for a breathtaking view of Bristol. Suitable for ages 10+.