The Matthew

John Cabot discovered Newfoundland in 1497 in the original Matthew, becoming the first European known to have set foot on the American mainland. Today's Matthew is a faithful reconstruction built to cross the Atlantic on the 500th anniversary. Today she is moored alongside Brunel's ss Great Britain as part of the visitor attraction, and is available for year-round public harbour cruises and private charters around Bristol's harbour, as well as summer sailing passages around the British Isles.

Opening Times

2008 Opening 1 Dec 2007 - 31 Dec 2008

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Exit Junction 18 M5. At Roundabout, 2nd Exit onto A4 Portway, into Bristol, under Brunel's Suspension Bridge approximately 4 miles. At Cumberland Basin take exit into City Centre, but within 600 metres, take left turning. Take right hand lane and cross the old swing bridge.Once across the old swing bridge fork left
and within 100 yards fork left again into main road Cumberland Road. Follow for approximately 1000 metres and take left into Gas Ferry Road

Exiting M4 Junction 19 then M32 at Junction 3, continue until Inner Circuit Road. Turn left to Temple Meads Station, through underpass. At next roundabout take 2nd exit. Pass Temple Meads Station 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