An event space in a museum with wooden floors, display cases, and vintage trunks on the Promenade Deck at SS Great Britain.
An event space in a museum with wooden floors, exposed beams, garland decorations, and display cases at SS Great Britain.
An event space with wooden floors, exposed beams, and holiday-decorated Christmas trees on the Promenade Deck at SS Great Britain.
An event space with wooden floors, white beams, and festive garlands on the Promenade Deck at SS Great Britain.
A historic ship museum with tall masts and waterside docking area at SS Great Britain.

Promenade Deck at SS Great Britain

Event Space in a Museum
·
Private space
Gas Ferry Road, Bristol, BS1 6TY –
Harbourside, Bristol
Up to 160
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Promenade Deck is an Event Space in the SS Great Britain and occupies a covered shipboard promenade on the preserved 1843 passenger liner.

Design: The Promenade Deck has a long, linear plan under a low, beam-lined ceiling, timber floorboards and painted bulkheads punctuated by porthole windows and skylights. The interior includes freestanding display cabinets and period fittings arranged along the central circulation route.

Features: The space includes Wi‑Fi, natural light from overhead skylights and air conditioning, and it has a PA system with permission to play your own music. The space provides a step‑free guest entrance, wheelchair access and accessible toilets, and onsite venue staff are available to assist.

Ideal for: History-focused groups and small social groups seeking an informal, walk‑around reception or a talk-style gathering in a museum setting.

What guests say: The space is well maintained and delivers an authentic, museum-style presentation of period fittings and exhibits that makes the vessel feel brought to life.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

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

Christmas Party – Promenade 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 £1800 hire fee per day
Per day
18:00 – 0:00
from £1800 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
18:00 – 0:00
from £1800 hire fee per day
Per day
18:00 – 0:00
from £1800 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
18:00 – 0:00
from £1800 hire fee per day
Per day
18:00 – 0:00
from £1800 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
18:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee per day
Per day
18:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
18:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee per day
Per day
18:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
18:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee per day
Per day
18:00 – 0:00
from £2200 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
18:00 – 0:00
from £1800 hire fee per day
Per day
18:00 – 0:00
from £1800 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 160

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
  • Flatscreen TV
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Paid parking is available on-site (110 spaces)
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

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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