Brunel's ss Great Britain, Bristol, England United Kingdom

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.

Be amazed by the sumptuous surrounds of the First Class Dining Saloon, once admired by Queen Victoria! Scramble into the cramped bunks in Steerage! Take a whiff of the smells, from gorgeous freshly baked bread to vomit, and search out the talking toilet... Discover the true story of Victorian passengers and crew on a super-speedy two-month voyage to Australia (twice as fast as a sailing ship).

Explore under water, below the beautiful and amazing glass sea. Test your skills with interactive displays. Investigate the Riggers' Yard and the Great Western Dockyard.

New for 2012: Flash, Bang, Wallop!

A Victorian photographic studio and dressing up experience - step back in time and travel across the world to a Melbourne photographer’s studio in 1852 as they enter the Baker Gallery. The ‘Flash, Bang, Wallop!’ exhibition is just one of the many new activities on offer to families this year when they visit Brunel’s ss Great Britain.  Other exciting activities include: new children’s trails, visits from vile Victorian diners, and ghostly storytelling.  

A choice of audio companions is included in admission, for visitors to travel First Class, Steerage, with a Maritime Archaeologist, or there is Sinbad the Ship's Cat for children. French and German adult and children tours are also available.