Brunel's SS Great Britain

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Top 1% of attractions in Bristol
9 / 10

5 expert reviews

“With a waterside terrace and big picture-windows overlooking the City Dock, the Dockyard Cafe is popular with people visiting the neighbouring SS Great Britain.”

– Lonely Planet

Fodor's Fodor's
"On view in the harbor is the first iron ship to cross the Atlantic." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Bristol's pride and joy is the mighty, innovative steamship, the SS Great Britain, designed by engineering genius Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1843." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The SS Great Britain was launched in 1843 and was the first iron-built, propeller-driven Atlantic liner." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"In Bristol, the world's first iron steamship and luxury liner has been restored to its 1843 appearance." Full review