Home Education Day
Bristol Dockyards is home to the remarkable legacy of Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, but engineering is far from history. Join us this autumn for a special Home Education Day where you can meet real-life engineers from Babcock and Bristol Dockyards, discover what they do, and take part in hands-on STEM activities. You'll also have the chance to learn more about Brunel and explore our newly opened museum dedicated to his most famous ship, the SS Great Britain.
What’s included:
- Whole site access including the Brunel Institute, Being Brunel Museum, SS Great Britain & NEW museum and Historic Dockyards.
- We invite you to book some of the extras below after you have purchased your admission tickets. We will also ask for information about your child(ren), such as their age or additional needs. If booking several activities, please make sure the times do not overlap – you will be able to see a recap of your booking before paying.
£9.00 pp | Free - Children 3 and under & Carers (accompanying a paying person who is disabled)
Monday 21st September 2026, 10am-3pm
Additional bookable activities
Find out about the SS Great Britain’s long and adventurous life, discover passengers and crew stories as you explore the ship with our knowledgeable volunteer tour guides.
- Time: 10:30-11:30
- Duration: 60 mins
- Location: On board the SS Great Britain, please meet your tour guide at the stern of the ship
- Price: £2 per child, adults free but must be booked in
Take a closer look at some Brunel’s sketches, discover how the SS Great Britain was built than hunt for some of Brunel’s engineering tools in one of our museums.
- Time: 10:30-11:30
- Duration: 60mins
- Location: Medlock classroom, Dry Dock and Being Brunel Museum
- Suitable for: Children working at Key Stage 1 or 2
- Price: £3 per participating child, £1 per non-participating child and adults free.
Spaces are limited, so all attendees, including accompanying adults and non-participating children, need a workshop ticket.
Investigate the dehumidification system that protects the SS Great Britain and discover the science and engineering behind it with hands-on experiments led by the Ship's Conservation Engineer.
- Time: 13:00-14:00
- Duration: 60mins
- Location: Medlock classroom and Dry Dock
- Suitable for: Children aged 12+
- Price: £3 per participating child, £1 per non-participating child and adults free.
Spaces are limited, so all attendees, including accompanying adults and non-participating children, need a workshop ticket.
Things you need to know
QUIETER DAYS
As the site is only open for Home Educating families it is likely to be quieter than it would normally be at weekends or during school holidays.
Activities
For charged activities prices apply for all children attending (including non-participating older or younger siblings).
Age Appropriation
Please consider the suggested age range when booking additional activities, as workshop and tour content may not suit younger or older children.
Food
Bringing a packed lunch? We have a covered picnic area (with patio heaters) available for you to use throughout the day. Alternatively, The Board Walk kiosk will be open 8:30am-4:00pm, serving drinks and snacks.
Planning your visit
Prepare for your visit with our visitor page where you can find out about getting here all the experiences and more.
Access information
Prepare for your visit with our visual story guides, access maps and more.
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