Aerospace Bristol (2025)
Bristol
Experience the sights, sounds and smells of life on board for Victorian passengers and crew. Descend below the glass ‘sea’ to touch the world’s first great ocean liner. This iconic steam ship, and national treasure, was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and lies at the heart of a multi award-winning visitor attraction. Being Brunel explores the life and legacy of him. It brings together the world's most significant collection of one of engineering's greatest minds.
Contacts
Operator: The SS Great Britain Trust
Address: Great Western Dockyard Gas Ferry Road Bristol Bristol BS1 6TY
- Telephone: 0117 926 0680
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
Nov-Mar Tue-Sun & BHol 1000-1600. Apr-Oct Tue-Sun & BHol closes 1700. (Closed 23-26 Dec.) Reopening 27-30 Dec. Visit website or facebook for more details and advance booking.
Travel
- By Bus: 506
- By Rail: Bristol Temple Meads / 1.5 miles
Facilities
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Full disabled access
Brunel was one of the greatest engineers of the 1800s. He built bridges, tunnels, ships and railways that were longer, faster and bigger than anything seen before. Brunel was also an innovator, a leader, a dreamer and an artist. He was extraordinary, but he was also human. He had many faults and failures, but he never gave up. This is the Brunel you will meet when visiting Being Brunel.
The SS Great Britain circumnavigated the globe 32 times and travelled over 1,000,000 ocean miles during its working life – that’s a LOT of ocean!
