Brunel’s Great Bristol Packet Experience

8 May 2025 - 17 September 2025

Tour
From £20
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This Summer join Mr Brunel for Brunel’s Great Bristol Packet Experience on board Bristol Packet’s Bagheera.

 

Cruise around Bristol’s historic harbour, with Mr Brunel as your guide. Whilst at sail you will discover the stories behind some of Brunel’s greatest work and how his projects changed not just the city but the whole world! Disembark at Brunel’s SS Great Britain and spend the rest of the day at your leisure exploring the iconic ship plus two fascinating museums that bring history to life.

 

Available dates:
Wednesday 11 June
Sunday 6 July
Sunday 3 August
Wednesday 20 August
Wednesday 17 Sep

 

The Bagheera departs from the SS Great Britain Landing, BS1 6UN at 10:00am. The boat tour lasts one hour and day admission to Brunel’s SS Great Britain is included in the ticket price.

 

Brunel’s Great Bristol Packet Experience

Follow the link below to head to Bristol Packet’s website and join Mr Brunel on his exciting new experience.
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