BRUNELS SS GREAT BRITAIN

The SS Great Britain is known to be the first Iron hulled passenger ship and is an important sight on Bristol’s great western dock. The ship is open to the public for day tours of the cabins, and it also houses the David McGregor library which is an archive of hundreds of books, drawings and items of Brunel.

The SS Great Britain is definitely one of the best tourist attractions in Bristol that caters to the entertainment and interaction of people of all ages. The reconstructed steamship tells the story of this wonderful invention by the engineer Brunel with storytellers dressed up in Period dresses and various workshops on conservation.

Visitors are also given a tour of the engine room where they can witness the moving distance and the loud noise as well as the huge structure. On this tour they also get to see the cabins of first class passengers as well as take a bite of the freshly baked pieces of bread in the kitchen. Those who visit the ship in warmer months are able to get a chance to enjoy a climb on the rig. The ship also has a library with an important collection of books, items and drawings regarding the life and working pattern of Brunel.

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Highlights

• The reconstructed steamship offers visitors a chance to explore its decks and learn about the life of its engineer Brunel.
• The David Mcgregor library has some of the best drawings and items belonging to Brunel.
• During the tour visitors can enjoy the beautiful sight of the luxurious cabins of first class passengers as well as the comfortable accommodations for other classes.
• The tour also lets visitors witness the engine room and experience the layout and structure of the ship.
• Various workshops on conservation are hosted inside the ship and the storytellers dressed in period dress are walking all around