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A new chapter for the SS Great Britain

The ship you know. An experience like never before: 183 years after she was launched from the Great Western Dockyard, the SS Great Britain has a new story to tell.
Museum preview event at Bristol Dockyards
A Couple enjoying the weather deck over summer at Bristol Dockyards
Things To See
A Couple's Guide to Bristol Harbourside This Summer
Looking for date Ideas in Bristol? Here's your guide!
Dry Dock Beneath the Glass Sea of the SS Great Britain
Research & Collections
RICHeS funding secured for conservation research
Bristol Dockyards has secured £18,295 from the RICHeS Access Fund
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visits the new SS Great Britain Experience Museum at Bristol Dockyards
General News
A Royal Visit
The Trust's Royal patron, HRH The Princess Royal, officially opened the new museum on 20th July 2026
Visitors enjoying the sunshine at Bristol Dockyards
General News
Save Money This Summer At Bristol Dockyards
Enjoy great-value days out with offers for visitors of all ages.
Museum preview event at Bristol Dockyards
Things To See
Summer Starts With Our New Museum
Discover a summer of history, family fun and unforgettable experiences at Bristol Dockyards – home of the iconic SS Great Britain.
Our conservation engineer giving a talk on decarbonisation
Research & Collections
How do you decarbonise a dehumidifier?
Explore how we’re protecting the SS Great Britain for the future, sustainably
Nicola Grahamslaw stands opposite a cardboard cutout of herself
General News
International Women in Engineering Day
Celebrating the Ship's Engineer, Nicola Grahamslaw
A collage of archive and contemporary materials relating to the SS Great Britain's longstanding association to cricket.
Research & Collections
How the SS Great Britain changed cricket history
Discover the SS Great Britain's cricket heritage, including E.M. Grace's 1864 commemorative ball - on display in our new museum, opening July 2026.
Inside the new SS Great Britain Experience Museum at Bristol Dockyards
General News
Dockyard Diaries
Welcome to the Dockyard Diaries: a monthly behind the scenes snapshot of the progress on our new museum!
Colourful flags displaying the Bristol Dockyards branding
General News
Introducing Bristol Dockyards: Home of SS Great Britain
Progress is nothing new here