SS Great Britain

Ship Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What to expect

The SS Great Britain is a historic ship and former passenger steamship that was advanced for her time. She was the largest passenger ship in the world from 1845 to 1853 and was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The ship is 322 ft in length and has a 3,400-ton displacement. She was powered by two inclined two-cylinder engines and was also provided with secondary masts for sail power. The ship has been lovingly restored to her former glory and is now a visitor attraction and museum ship in Bristol Harbour, with hundreds of sights, sounds, and smells to explore. The ship's story is one of innovation, adaptation, and preservation, and it offers a unique experience for visitors of all ages

Plan your family visit to the SS Great Britain with these blog insights 👇

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the SS Great Britain, a historic ocean liner, and explored the shipyard

Highlights: The kids loved going beneath the ship and climbing the rigging ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the SS Great Britain, a museum permanently located in the Bristol dry dock, and discovered its history as a passenger ship and migrant clipper

Highlights: The interactiveness of the boat ensured that our children found the SS Great Britain interesting, and there were some other kid-friendly exhibits in the two museums ✨