An open-air event space on a historic ship with wooden decking, masts, and harbor views at SS Great Britain.
An open-air event space on a historic ship’s deck with wooden flooring, nautical flags, and a ship’s wheel at SS Great Britain.
An event space on an open ship deck with guests mingling among nautical rigging and flags at SS Great Britain.
An outdoor event space on a historic ship deck with rigging, masts, and guests at SS Great Britain.
A historic ship museum with tall masts and waterside docking area at SS Great Britain.

The Weather Deck at SS Great Britain

Outdoor Space at a Museum
·
Semi-private area
Gas Ferry Road, Bristol, BS1 6TY –
Harbourside, Bristol
Up to 250
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Weather Deck is an Outdoor Space in the SS Great Britain that provides an open-air timber deck framed by tall masts and wide sightlines across the dock.

Design: The deck presents dark timber planking, low painted deckhouses and exposed rigging that create long linear sightlines; daylight and open sky dominate the area.

Features: The area is an outdoor, semi-private deck served by venue Wi‑Fi and abundant natural light. The space includes a PA system and permits own music or a brought DJ subject to a noise-restriction policy. The deck is wheelchair accessible and supported by accessible toilets and a step-free guest entrance.

Ideal for: Private groups seeking a relaxed, social standing reception or informal drinks in an open-air maritime setting.

What sets it apart: An authentic 19th-century ship deck preserved as part of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's SS Great Britain.

What guests say: The ship is lovingly restored and evocative of its original voyage-era condition. The deck and adjacent spaces display detailed fittings and carefully recreated interiors.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in the The Weather Deck with an arrival drink, three-course banquet, wine, DJ and disco.

Christmas Party – The Weather Deck – Flagship Voyage (Min. 50 Guests)
£150 per person

• Exclusive hire of SS Great Britain
• Arrival drink and canapés
• Three-course banquet meal
• Half a bottle of wine per person
• Tea, coffee and mince pies
• DJ and disco

Pricing: £150 per person + VAT

Prices

Monday
18:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
18:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
18:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
18:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
18:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
18:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
18:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £1500 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 250

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Quiet space
  • Paid parking is available on-site (110 spaces)
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Space has noise restriction after 21:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

About SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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