Docks Heritage Weekend 2025

Docks Heritage Weekend is set to take place on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October 2025

The annual event is a celebration of Bristol’s maritime past with activities for all ages at M Shed, Underfall Yard and Brunel’s SS Great Britain.

Brunel’s SS Great Britain

Discounted entry of £11 to Brunel’s SS Great Britain from 3.30pm on both days.

Free Mr Brunel Walking Tours

Inspired by our sell-out Walking Brunel’s Bristol tours, we are offering FREE Walking Tours led by the famous Mr Brunel. Must book online in advance.

Tours leave the Pump House pub in Hotwells at 9am and 12pm on both days of the Docks Heritage Weekend (Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October). Donations are welcome and all proceeds go towards the SS Great Britain Trust’s education and conservation work.

Tours last approximately 1.5 hours covering just under 2.5 miles of the Harbourside. This does not include admission to Brunel’s SS Great Britain; however you can purchase an afternoon ticket for half price entry after your tour.

Albion Dry Dock 

Albion Dockyard open (entry via Hanover Place) for tours, short talks and new a small exhibition about the working history of the dock.
Saturday and Sunday.

Underfall Yard

Demonstrations of traditional boatyard skills, try your hand at nautical knots and watch the pumps that powered a port running throughout the weekend. Visit the magnificent machinery workshops, featuring a live blacksmithing demonstration.

M Shed 

See cargo handling demonstrations, find out about dockers’ nicknames, learn traditional printing methods*, take a trip up our electric cranes* and enjoy a boat trip on one of our heritage boats*. 

*Charges apply 

Find out more about Docks Heritage Weekend by clicking here.