Brunel’s SS Great Britain

Brunel’s SS Great Britain in Bristol has a lot to offer. Make a point of going beneath the glass sea, visiting the Dockyard Museum to learn about the SS Great Britain’s history, and stepping onboard the ship itself. Prepare to take sail on the most remarkable time machine, full of sights, sounds, and even scents. Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a Bristolian, designed this renowned steamship, which now serves as the centrepiece of a multi-award winning visitor attraction. A voyage aboard the SS Great Britain, which was rescued from rust and disaster in 1970 and has since been painstakingly restored to her Victorian heyday, allows you to go back in time and experience genuine stories from the luxurious First-Class to the cramped and quarrelsome Steerage. Authentic noises and scents emerge from every kitchen and cabin, dining room, and doctor’s surgery, bringing the ship and its history to life. This is a live, breathing, atmospheric experience, not just a dusty old museum. Investigate the Riggers’ Yard and the Great Western Dockyard, test your skills with interactive displays, and choose from a variety of fascinating audio companions as you step “underwater” for a unique and magnificent view of the ship beneath the beautiful glass sea; investigate the Riggers’ Yard and the Great Western Dockyard, test your skills with interactive displays, and choose from a variety of fascinating audio companions. Brunel’s SS Great Britain has something for everyone, from storytelling and games for youngsters to in-depth historical studies at Brunel’s Institute.