About

Bristol Dockyards is the home of Brunel's SS Great Britain and ideas that changed the world. A thriving harbourside destination, it brings the radical spirit of Brunel and Bristol to life through all-year-round cultural programming, charitable work and four defining experiences:

• The SS Great Britain Experience, where visitors can discover new passenger stories in our interactive museum before climbing aboard the world’s first great ocean liner in her original dry dock, to imagine transatlantic life at sea in 1843.
• Being Brunel Museum. An immersive introduction to the visionary behind the innovation, go inside the mind (literally) of one of Britain’s greatest engineers.
• The Brunel Institute. Housing over 75,000 original drawings, letters and items in one the world’s finest maritime archives.
• And the Historic Dockyard itself. A cultural campus of learning, research, community, connection and conservation slap bang on the banks of Bristol.

If you're feeling brave, book a Go Aloft session and climb the ship's rigging to over 25m above ground level!

International Visitors

​​Visitors can access Bloomberg Connects (available to in browser or download the app) to use the multimedia guide, including a guided video and audio tour around the attraction. There are over 40 languages available to choose from. 

Group Visits

As the recipient of over thirty major awards in categories such as tourism, heritage and accessibility, Bristol Dockyards is a destination which provides a fun and enriching experience catering to many interests and needs. They offer a range of added experiences including private tours, catering and talks in specialist subjects to make your visit to Bristol Dockyards extra special – plus discounted admission prices for all group visits, and extra benefits for groups of 15 or more. If you're ready to plan your group visit, please visit the Bristol Dockyards website.

Accessibility

• All areas are accessible to wheelchair users
• Facilities for hearing-impaired visitors
• Guide and assistance dogs permitted
• Parking spaces for disabled visitors
• Accessible toilets
• Visual Story and Sensory Information Guides
• Calm Sensory Sessions on selected dates

Bristol Dockyards is committed to giving the best experience possible to its visitors. Find full accessibility information on the Bristol Dockyards website.