Brunel'S Ss Great Britain

Our last Lates of the season.
Prepare to be taken on a journey through taste with our beer and cheese evening. Enjoy talks and tasters from local breweries and cheesemongers, live music and a chance to explore the ship. It's an evening not to be missed!
www.ssgreatbritain.org/beerandcheese

On this day 178 years ago, Brunel's Temple Meads Station opened as the western terminus of the Great Western Railway from London Paddington.

A selection of photos from beautiful weddings held on board.
A huge thank you to all the couples and photographers for sharing these images with us.
Get in touch today to find out more about weddings on the SS Great Britain events@ssgreatbritain.org

On this day in 1847 the SS Great Britain was refloated after almost a year at Dundrum Bay.
Brunel remarked of the abandoned ship that she ‘is lying like a useless saucepan kicking about on a most exposed shore'
Find out more: http://ow.ly/lomW30lvywa

At the time of the SS Great Britain's rescue she was in such a poor state, it was feared she would not last another six months.
High levels of moisture in the air meant that once home the ship continued to corrode. The most fragile parts, below the waterline, were sealed in a giant dehumidification chamber. Two dehumidification machines keep the air at a relative humidity of 20% meaning that corrosion cannot take place. The air in the dry dock is now as arid as the Arizona Desert!
Find out more in today's Bank Holiday Dry Dock tours: www.ssgreatbritain.org/whats-on/dry-dock- tour

It's been wonderful having Wallambard join us on Brunel Square over the summer for Gromit Unleashed 2! Sponsored by Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP Careers
Who has visited him? Be sure to share your photos with us.

#OnThisDay in 1852, 630 people waved goodbye to friends and family as the SS Great Britain set sail to Australia for the first time.
Allan Gilmour, a steerage passenger on the first voyage, talks us through his review of his time on board over on the blog - Victorian Trip Advisor style: www.ssgreatbritain.org/about-us/…/trip- advisor-victorian-way

Just two more weeks of the holidays to catch the brilliant Brunel: Building the Impossible show out on the Dockyard! On every day at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm
www.ssgreatbritain.org/summer

Happy World Photo Day!
This is the first known photograph of the SS Great Britain, it was taken by Henry Fox Talbot in 1844 and is believed to be the first ever taken of a ship.

New findings have uncovered the previously unknown extent to which the SS Great Britain was involved in the passage of huge volumes of plants, animals and seeds during global voyaging to Australia.
Find out more on our news section: www.ssgreatbritain.org/ssgreatbritaintrad ingpast

This photograph shows the crew of the SS Great Britain on the weather deck. There is no funnel visible so the image was probably taken in the 1880s when the ship had been converted to a sailing vessel.
Find out more about this intriguing photograph in today's Archive in Five. Free in the Brunel Institute at 12.20pm
www.ssgreatbritain.org/whats-on/archive-f ive

Buy tickets online: www.ssgreatbritain.org/whats-on/lates-bee r-and-cheese
Climb aboard the SS Great Britain and prepare to be taken on a journey through taste. Explore the ship and enjoy talks and tasters from local breweries and cheesemongers with their delicious selections of beers and perfect cheese pairings.
From 7pm, step out onto the Weather Deck and soak up the evening sun, where the bar and live music will help you enjoy the last few moments of summer.
... From 8pm, explore the ship in groups and chat with the people behind some of Bristol's tastiest produce.
Beer supplied by Incredible Brewing Company and Lost and Grounded Brewers.
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This morning’s amazing views from our Fiesta Sunrise Breakfast 🎈Photo by @themillennialrunaway on Instagram

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta begins today. Here's hoping for views like this over the weekend!
Photo by @mikecgowen on Twitter

Happy #InternationalCatDay! Here's our ship's cat, Izzy.
Did you know on board the SS Great Britain, pet cats were strictly confined to the ship’s kennel quarters? However, many passengers could not bear being parted with their feline companions. There are many reports of the furry creatures wandering freely around the ship.
www.ssgreatbritain.org/about-us/blog/ship s-cats

If you're looking for something unique and free to do as family during the summer holidays, we have three dates left for our Family Volunteering days.
Become part of the crew for a day, working together to help us deliver a fantastic experience for other visitors. You can even stay on afterwards and explore the ship!
More information: www.ssgreatbritain.org/whats-on/family-vo lunteering

Happy Sunday! We just had to share this beautiful image of the great-great-grandmother of all modern ships.
Photo by @sambinding on Instagram: instagram.com/sambinding

Mr. Brunel ready for today's Brunel: Building the Impossible summer science shows, on every day throughout the holidays. If you're visiting don't miss them at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm
www.ssgreatbritain.org/summer

Some fantastic photos of chain making and riveting with Kingdom Forge last weekend. If you're visiting this weekend or next, keep a look out for them on the Dockyard demonstrating traditional blacksmithing.
More information: www.ssgreatbritain.org/whats-on/chain-mak ing-and-riveting

What a well done restoration and presentation of one of the most remarkable ships in the world. The accompanying “Inside Brunel” exhibit is equally fascinating. A must do visit for anyone at all interesting in maritime history.

What a great afternoon we had today, very interesting, lots for the kids to see and marvel at, and a special mention must be made to the very friendly staff, all so helpful and pleasant. My daughter was especially taken with Isambard himself who was very engaging and good fun, she was seeking him out by the time we left to say bye but sadly we didn’t find him. Highly recommended and we will certainly be using our return tickets �

Value for money and great for kids of all ages. The littlest loved being able to run around freely and the older two loved the satchel with activities to work around the ship.

The SS Great Britain is a brilliant day out and the exhibitions are fascinating and appeal to all ages. I didn't think that they could improve it much but the new Bring Brunel museum is excellent and a big fat cherry on top of an already enjoyable experience.

Really enjoyable day for all ages, really interesting. Found it good value as you can revisit on your tickets again and again through the year.

Mum and I made a special trip from Scotland just to see the unique 6 bladed propeller. My dad worked for a small family foundry that back in the 70's were given the order to make the replica propeller. We were blown away with the lovely welcome we received from all the crew, and our photos of the propeller being made are now logged into modern history. Thank you souch to Nick and all the Crew for making us feel special. The SS Great Britain is a brilliant experience and the new Brunel Museum was such an insight to a very clever man. We loved every second.

I was bought up in a house that was designed by Brunel and built in 1842 so the new museum was very interesting. So much information. I had never been to see the SS Great Britain before so that was also good. We spent four hours walking around. We had a quick lunch in the cafe which I would also recommend, toastie was delicious. Crew members were very friendly and very willing to help. Great enjoyable day out.

I have just returned from 2 day stay in Bristol and the high light was the time spent with my 3 daughters and their husbands on board ss GB, this has been around my tenth visit with my wife over the years. This time was to celebrate my 80th birthday and I must say that the staff on board were must helpful. The museum is spectacular and a tribute to the trustees and volunteers long may you all continue to make ss GB the star of Bristol To crown my visit a crossing of the Clifton Bridge

As they say I Will Return!😎😎

Great on a cloudy day but cannot wait to come back and see the harbourside in the sunshine. Will definitely be using today's ticket option to return for free. Museum was great for children of all ages, the smells on the ship were a bit too realistic at times!

Great afternoon first saw SS great Britain when she was pulled up the river many years ago.they have done a super job setting up the museum well done

From top to bottom the ship is displayed with the kind of panache, that I feel, Brunel himself would’ve admired. There’s lots to do and see for all ages, including a chance to climb the rigging!

Fantastic day out. The museum is brilliant and the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly and helpful.it is a very authentic experience and you get to feel how grim life was on board. The only let down was the catering, it was appalling so I'd recommend eating elsewhere.

Fantastic day out!! Enjoyed the wonderful reconstruction of the ships history & especially having the opportunity to climb the rigging. The staff were fantastic, keeping us informed about the weather conditions because the wind was gusting off and on. Love the new museum, especially the wide gauge moving carriage. Definitely recommend a return visit. The only disappointing element was the little cafe of the side, not everyone likes pies!

Fantastic day out with the family � lots to do and see. and the new brunel museum is a great look in to the great man him self.

Brilliant day out loads to do & the staff & entertainers are amazing. So pleased 😁 our ticket lasts for a year as we will be back Definitely to book to climb the rigging. We will be back soon with the kids excellent 5 star 🌟 ⭐️🌟⭐️🌟

Amazing!

If you're into ships you will love this vessel, it's history and the amazing restoration throughout.



The museum is informative with heaps of parts from the ship and also very interactive.



Worth every penny to experience a part of British history

Absolutely brilliant day prices reasonable had a whale of a time with grandson & daughter. Also when u buy a ticket it is valid for 1yr to visit as many times as u like for free. Car parking prices reasonable you get £3 back when u produce your parking ticket at the ticket desk.

A top day all round, with a lot of attention to detail made, with in the creativity side of things.



A lot to see & go around, with it being very interesting & eye opening!!!



Worth the money & day out in my view 😄

A excellent visit. We had a guided tour of the ship, which was very good, and recommended to get those interesting facts and figures and insight to the ships history. The new Brunel museum is a brilliant addition. Overall, I will be going back soon to soak up more of the history, well worth it