Events on Brunel's ss Great Britain during July & August

There are lots of things to do on Brunel's ss Great Britain for children and adults during the school holidays this summer.

July 26 to September 2
Howzat… quoits on Top Deck: Learn the games played by the ship’s Victorian cricketing stars.
Sinbad the Ship’s Cat: Ship’s trails for children are the cat’s whiskers.
Mr Brunel visits his ship: Listen to his stories and ask questions! (except Mondays)
‘I am a Lady’: Victorian etiquette for First Class passengers.

July 26 & 27
Troopship: Crimean War re-enactors board ship.

August 2 & 3
EDF Energy Bristol Harbour Festival: Relax on the historic waterfront with free live music next to the Dockyard Café Bar, plus traditional Victorian games for children.

August 2
Food ‘n’ Fireworks: Harbour Festival firework display, from the Top Deck. Includes welcome drink, supper in the Dockyard Café Bar and mini tour. £39.50

August 30 & 31
Victorian surgeon: Seek out Victorian medical advice. Leeches included!

Venue

Brunel's ss Great Britain, Harbourside

Dates

Date 26 Jul 2008 - 2 Sep 2008

Road Directions

Exiting M4 Junction 19 M32 at Junction 3, continue until Inner Circuit Road. Turn left to Temple Meads Station. At next roundabout take 2nd exit. Pass Temple Meads on your left. Take Right Hand Lane turning right onto York Road (runs on south side of the river). Follow York Road to next roundabout at Bedminster Bridge. Take 3rd exit (cross river) along Commercial Road. At next mini roundabout take left exit along Cumberland Road. Follow for 800 metres and take right into Gas Ferry Lane.

Public Transport Directions

Trains to Bristol Temple Meads, From there it's a 30 minute walk, ferry or bus to the city centre. For timetable and further information please visit their web-site www.thetrainline.com

The new Cross Harbour Ferry is now operating between Capricorn Quay and the ss Great Britain.
Bristol Ferry Company operates ferry throughout the year, around the Bristol Floating Harbour. Please visit their web-site for an up to date timetable. www.bristolferryboat.co.uk or tel: 0117 9273416

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre
• Of historic, literary or architectural interest

Accessibility

• Accessible to Wheelchair Users
• Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
• Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
• Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
• Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

• Car parking

Catering

• On-Site café/restaurant

Establishment Features

• Cater for groups
• Toilets

Specialist Features

• Marketed towards families