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Brunel's ss Great Britain

Great Western Dockyard | Gas Ferry Road, Bristol BS1 6TY, England
0117 926 0680
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Ranked #1 of 108 attractions in Bristol
Type: Ships, Museums
Owner description: Step back in time when you board Brunel’s ss Great Britain. Discover the true stories behind the ship that changed the world.Experience the sights,... more » Owner description: Step back in time when you board Brunel’s ss Great Britain. Discover the true stories behind the ship that changed the world.Experience the sights, sounds and smells of life on board for Victorian passengers and crew. Descend under water below the glass ‘sea’ to touch the world’s first great ocean liner. « less
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Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

A great experience for all ages. They even have a lift on board for the less agile visitors. This is the second time I have visited and enjoyed it even more than last time. A feat of engineering and a tribute to a great man.

Melksham, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Took my boyfriend here for a little trip and he loves anything mechanical and to do with history. A very interesting ship that you can walk underneath and see all its workings including the rudder which was an advance for the time including the propeller. Inside the ship itself there is plenty to see including its inner workings and how... More

See 3 more reviews by Camille W for Bristol
London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Very impressive journey with the ss Great Britain. You get to understand the history of this ship throughout the 19th / 20th century and just navigate through the broader history of british navy and Bristol industrial past. Great also to be able to figure out how life on board must have been. The various parts of the exhibitions are all... More

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Harrogate, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

i was not really that excited about going but this really is an attraction worthy of 5 stars, attention to detail is amazing. if you are in Bristol make a B-line for it

See 2 more reviews by MarkDLeicester for Bristol
Keighley, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

From our telephone enquiry before we set off to Bristol which was handled by an extremely helpful and considerate person to the end of our visit we were totally enchanted by our experience. The ship is amazing and we enjoyed imagining all the sights and sounds that must have been seen and heard. The children's experiences were fantastic and all... More

Portadown, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

This wonderful ship is well preserved and extremely interesting to visit and great fun for kids to explore.

See 2 more reviews by Norma T for Bristol
England
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33 attraction reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Good explanatory museum prior to entering the ship itself. The restoration and interpretation is first class although certain areas are starting to look tired with obvious signs of woodrot in some of the deck features. Well worth spending at least half a day here to experience all it has to offer. A suggested route plan around the decks would help.

See 3 more reviews by Richard022 for Bristol
Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

I'll admit, I wasn't expecting to love it as much as I did. It was informative, interactive, stinky, and helped a lot by the lovely weather - although I'd like to go again when it's not so greenhouse-like!

See 2 more reviews by aideensarah for Bristol
Leeds, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Great educational visit for all the family. I have visited the ship many times, and it just gets better every time. Cafe on sit would be nice.

See 5 more reviews by MadamPC for Bristol
Gloucester, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

we visited today and were very impressed! We weren't too sure this would be out "thing" but thought as we were in the area... We enjoyed seeing under the boat in the dry dock, looking up through the water (through glass obviously!) at the hull. The audio information on the boat was really good, we noticed a lot of people... More

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