OPENING TIMES
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SPRING/SUMMER
TIMES
March 2023 – October 2023
Please note that we are CLOSED on Monday except for bank holidays and during school holidays.
Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 5pm
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AUTUMN/WINTER
TIMES
November 2023 – February 2024
Please note that we are CLOSED on Monday except for bank holidays and during school holidays.
Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 4pm
If you would like to visit us during quieter periods, we recommend weekday afternoons during school term time when there tend to be fewer visitors.
HOW TO FIND US
There are ongoing roadworks on Cumberland Road. By car, we are only accessible via Cumberland Road from the east (Bedminster Roundabout). Diversion signage is in place.
Google Maps tends to have the most up-to-date infomation, however if not please follow diversion signs. Please be aware that some sat-navs do not have up to date information for these road closures.
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Great Western Dockyard
Gas Ferry Road
Bristol
BS1 6TY - Get directions
By Car
Parking is available at the Maritime Heritage Centre car park next to Brunel’s SS Great Britain. It is operated by Bristol City Council. A partial parking refund is available to visitors to Brunel’s SS Great Britain ensuring that the maximum you will pay for parking is £5 (for 5 hours)*.
Pay and display machines in the car park only accept cash (and only coins). Please bring up to £12.50 in coins if you wish to pay in cash. Alternatively, you can pay by card using the Ringo website. Register and pay using the Ringo website (rather than the Ringo app) as some credit cards do not work through the app. You will then receive your partial refund at Brunel’s SS Great Britain.
Bristol’s Clean Air Zone is in effect. Some older vehicles (less than 29% of cars) have to pay to come into Bristol. Find out more and check whether your vehicle will be charged. An alternative option to consider is the Long Ashton Park & Ride service which operates on Saturdays and weekdays.
We apologise but we cannot exchange notes for coins in our Visitor Centre.
*Ringo charges an administration fee on top of the parking tariff.
By Public Transport
The nearest mainline railway station is Bristol Temple Meads, approximately one mile (26 minutes walk) away. The M2 metrobus service runs Monday to Saturday and links Temple Meads and the city centre to Long Ashton Park and Ride. Please alight at stop SS Great Britain on Cumberland Road. We are located five minutes walk from this stop.
By Ferry
The cross-harbour ferry runs between Hanover Quay and Brunel’s SS Great Britain daily (Monday to Friday 7:30-18:15; Saturday and Sunday 10:30- 17:30). Please check their website for current information, prices and updates before planning your trip.
By Foot
A pleasant walk beside Bristol’s Floating Harbour is a great way to arrive at Brunel’s SS Great Britain. We are 26 minutes walk from Bristol Temple Meads station or Broadmead (city centre); 15 minutes walk from Broad Quay and Cascade Steps.
By Cycle
We are located just two minutes from the Festival Way cycle path which runs from Bristol city centre to Nailsea. There are a limited number of cycle racks located in Brunel square.
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