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SS Great Britain Events — venue for hire in Bristol
Historic Ship & Museum Events Venue

SS Great Britain Events

Bristol, South West England — BS1 6TY

500
Max Capacity
FROM
£13000
Per Day
4.3
40 reviews
8
Room Layouts

About This Venue

SS Great Britain Events offers truly unique venue hire aboard Brunel's legendary steamship, the world's first great ocean liner. Located in Bristol's historic harbourside, this National Historic Fleet Flagship provides distinctive event spaces including the elegant Great Western, the atmospheric Weather Deck, and the Victorian Promenade Deck. The venue combines maritime heritage with modern facilities, accommodating intimate gatherings to large celebrations for up to 500 guests. Visitors can explore the meticulously restored ship while enjoying panoramic views of Bristol's floating harbour, making every event a memorable journey through Victorian engineering excellence.

Room Capacities

theatre
120
boardroom
30
classroom
80
u shape
35
cabaret
60
reception
500
dining
120
banquet
100

Pricing

Day rates from £13000

Venue hire packages start from £1,500 for private events. Wedding packages available from £3,000. Corporate event pricing varies by requirements and includes museum access. Catering provided by approved partners.

Features & Amenities

Historic Setting
Harbourside Location
Outdoor Spaces
Catering Kitchen
AV Equipment Available
Parking Nearby
Accessible Areas
Licensed for Weddings
Museum Access
Panoramic Views

AV & Technical

Projector
Screen
PA System
Wireless Microphones
Wi-Fi
LED Lighting
Sound System

Ideal For

Corporate EventsWedding ReceptionsPrivate DiningAward CeremoniesProduct LaunchesTeam BuildingConference DinnersExhibitions

Location & Access

Great Western Dockyard, Gas Ferry Road, Bristol BS1 6TY
Bristol Temple Meads railway station 1.2 miles away with regular services to London, Birmingham and Cardiff. Harbourside bus routes 620, 621. Bristol Airport 8 miles with bus connections. City centre location with excellent transport links.
Public parking available at Millennium Square car park (5-minute walk) and Castle Street car park. On-street parking limited. Harbourside Park & Ride services available.
Wheelchair accessible

Catering

Restaurant on-site
VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalal

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