A Festive Voyage: Christmas at SS Great Britain
Experience the magic of Christmas at SS Great Britain on a festive voyage above and beneath the waves. Wander through a shimmering sound and light installation under the glass sea, step on board to discover how passengers and crew marked the season at sea, before cosying up in the Promenade Deck for story time with Old Father Christmas. With hot chocolates, mince pies and our roving musicians, there’s plenty of Christmassy delights to discover at the SS Great Britain.
Beneath The Waves: Festive Light & Sound Experience 🌊
Descend into the historic dry dock and immerse yourself in an underwater sensory experience: Hundreds of suspended orbs transform the space into a luminous seascape, tracing the SS Great Britain’s voyage from the icy depths of northern waters to the warm, golden shimmer of distant shores. This mesmerising installation captures the wonder of maritime exploration and the transformative power of embarking into the unknown – a celebration of adventure, discovery and imagination beneath the waves.
Dates: 27 Nov – 4 Jan
Times: 10am-4pm
Location: Dry Dock | Free with admission
Storytime with Old Father Christmas 🎅
Gather on the Promenade Deck and settle in as Old Father Christmas shares captivating tales of Christmases past. Discover how the festive season was celebrated through the ages – from Victorian traditions aboard the SS Great Britain to yuletide customs from times gone by.
Dates: 20-23 Dec
Times: 11am, 1pm, 3pm – first-come, first-served
Location: Promenade Deck | Free with admission
Festive Music in the Dockyard 🎶
Let our merry musicians guide you through the dockyard with traditional carols, sea shanties and festive pop bangers. Our roving performers will fill the Great Western Dockyard with seasonal cheer – join in for a sing-along or simply soak up the atmosphere with a warm drink in hand. December
Dates: 20-23 Dec
Times: 11am, 1pm, 2pm
Location: Dockyard | Free with admission
Friends of Annual Ticket Holders Go Half Price❄️🎄
