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SS Great Britain

National Museum & Exhibition · Bristol, England

SS Great Britain is a national museum & exhibition in Bristol, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £22 · Child £14.50 · Family £73
Checked on the official site (now branded Bristol Dockyards): annual ticket online adult £22, child £14.50 (door £25 / £16.50) - unlimited entry for 12 months to the SS Great Britain, Being Brunel and the Historic Dockyards. Afternoon Saver from 2.30pm £13 online. Go Aloft rig climb + day pass adult £35, child £23. Under-4s free. Family price here is 2 adults + 2 children.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesMost suit about 5-12; free places suit short visits with younger children
Children under 14 must be with an adult. Go Aloft has its own age and height rules.
If it rainsMostly indoors: wet days tend to be busiest
Money saverMany are free, so budget for parking and food only; go for 2 hours, not all day.
Top tipsSee the Dry Dock first, then the ship.
What to packSnacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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