Everyone can. We’re looking for anyone over the age of 6 to join the fun. If you are aged 6-16 you’ll need to register with an adult and come along with them on the day.  You could sign up your whole family, your flatmates, or come along on your own, and meet some likeminded folk while you enjoy your time on board. 

Yes, we have lift access to the weather deck, and there will be places to place your hands on the deck or the masts, whatever is easiest for you. You can find out more about here.

The gates will open at 9.30 and in order to be with a chance to win the big prize you’ll need to have your hands on the deck by 10am exactly.

There are loads of ways to get involved and support this existing project. Take a look here.

Bring a cushion to sit on if you plan on being the last one sitting! Also bring clothes for any weather. You can bring along snacks and drinks. 

You will be in with a chance to win a night on the SS Great Britain, with Mr Brunel as a host and a welcome drink for up to 40 guests. Full terms and conditions can be found here.

• Participants must be aged 6 or over.
• Children and groups under 16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult with a ticket at all times.

Advance sign-up is required. No on-the-day entries.

• Participants must keep one hand in continuous contact with the designated area of the deck.
• The competition area will be cordoned off.
• If your hand leaves the designated area at any point, you will be immediately disqualified.
• Staff decisions on eliminations are final.
• The competition will end at 3:30 PM when the site closes.

• This event will be photographed and filmed.
• By taking part, you agree to the Trust using images and footage for promotional purposes.

• The last person with their hand on the deck wins – there can only be one winner.
• If more than one participant remains at 3:30 PM, the winner will be decided by a Victorian parlour game chosen by the Trust.

The winner will receive exclusive use of the SS Great Britain for one evening (5:00 PM –8:00 PM, Monday to Wednesday) on an agreed date, whether it’s for a birthday party or simply to experience what it would be like to have the ship all to yourself!

Guests will be capped at 40 people.

The Trust will provide:

• A welcome from Mr Brunel
• On-site staff support
• A welcome drink
• Potential volunteer-led tours (subject to availability)

The prize is non-transferable, no cash alternative is available, and is subject to availability and the Trust’s discretion.

Access to the Weather Deck is available via lift.
Participants requiring accessibility support should notify the Trust in advance to enable reasonable adjustments where possible.

• Participation is at your own risk. The Trust is not responsible for injuries or losses except where required by law.
• Access to the Weather Deck is available via a lift, and participants requiring accessibility support should notify the Trust in advance to enable reasonable adjustments where possible.
• The Trust reserves the right to amend, cancel or suspend the event if required.
• No refunds will be issued.
• All matters relating to the competition are at the discretion of the Trust, whose word is final.