SS Great Britain
Museum
#14 of 148 Meeting venues in Bristol
#7 of 176 Corporate Event venues in Bristol
6 reviews
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Gas Ferry Road, Bristol, BS1 6TY
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Harbourside, Bristol
SS Great Britain Events
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Spaces for hire at SS Great Britain
The Weather Deck
Outdoor Space
·
Semi-private area
250 standing
The Weather Deck offers an unparalleled venue for receptions, providing guests with a truly authentic maritime experience. Accommodating up to 160 people, this expansive open-air space allows attendees to enjoy breathtaking views of the Bristol waterfront while immersed in the ship’s historic ambiance. The deck’s original features and maritime char...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £1500 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Shakespeare Room
Boardroom
·
Private space
12 seats
12 standing
The Shakespeare Room on the SS Great Britain is a classic, beautiful space. This refined setting features a long table with matching chairs and a chandelier, creating a luxurious ambiance. Made from high-quality materials, the Shakespeare Room is stylish and durable, ideal for events.
The Shakespeare Room is great for dinner parties, family gather...
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £32 per person
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Great Western Room
Boardroom
·
Private space
14 seats
The Great Western Room aboard the SS Great Britain is a prestigious boardroom that provides an ideal setting for executive meetings and strategic planning sessions. Named to honour the legacy of Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s engineering masterpiece, this room combines historical significance with modern sophistication. The boardroom is furnished with a...
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £32 per person
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Sir Marc Brunel
Boardroom
·
Private space
12 seats
The Sir Marc Brunel Boardroom aboard the SS Great Britain is an exclusive and distinguished venue, perfect for high-level meetings and executive gatherings. Named after the father of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, this boardroom exudes historical significance and elegance. The room features a grand table surrounded by comfortable chairs, providing an int...
Natural light
Projector
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £32 per person
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Hayward Saloon
Function Room
·
Private space
45 seats
80 standing
The Hayward Saloon is an elegant and intimate venue, perfect for smaller gatherings and special occasions. This charming space is beautifully decorated with period features and luxurious furnishings, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere. Ideal for private dinners, cocktail receptions, and intimate celebrations, the Hayward Saloon provides a soph...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £900 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Great Eastern Hall
Hall
·
Private space
180 seats
250 standing
The Great Eastern Hall aboard the SS Great Britain is not just a historic gem, but also an ideal venue for corporate parties and events. Featuring a spacious interior and majestic architecture, this hall offers a distinguished setting that can accommodate large gatherings with ease. Its impressive ambiance, characterized by high ceilings and elegan...
Natural light
Projector
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £54 per person
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Viridor Theatre
Theatre
·
Private space
100 seats
150 standing
The Viridor Theatre aboard the SS Great Britain is a state-of-the-art venue perfect for presentations and corporate gatherings. This modern theatre is equipped with the latest audiovisual technology, ensuring a seamless and professional experience for all types of events. The comfortable seating and excellent acoustics create an engaging environmen...
Natural light
Projector
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £32 per person
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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First Class Dining Saloon
Banqueting Hall
·
Private space
160 seats
160 standing
The First Class Dining Saloon offers an unparalleled dining experience in a setting of historic grandeur and elegance. Capable of accommodating up to 160 guests, this magnificent space is perfect for hosting large banquets, gala dinners, and special celebrations. The saloon is adorned with luxurious Victorian decor, including ornate chandeliers and...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £2000 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Brunel's SS Great Britain
Museum
·
Whole venue
160 seats
160 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
Offering full exclusive use of Brunel’s SS Great Britain. You and your guests can step aboard the ship that changed the world and create an event to remember.
On arrival we can offer a drinks reception on the Weather Deck or Promenade Deck. The Weather deck on board Brunel’s SS Great Britain, is dressed as it was for launch in 1843, flying colour...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £2500 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Promenade Deck
Event Space
·
Private space
160 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
The Promenade Deck is an elegant space on board the ship, with decorative mirrors and sweeping wooden decks. It offers a unique and special venue for pre-dinner drinks and canapes and networking events.
Ideal for 160 guests.
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £1800 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
Enquire now
Reviews and ratings
4.6
Amenities
4.5
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.5
Value for money
4.5
Catering
4.5
Communication
5.0
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LH
Lee H.
Verified review
Meeting · 6 guests
· February 2025
· Sir Marc Brunel
Venue was amazing, particularly the location and use of the ship
catering was average for the cost. I wouldn't book this again
Submitted 1 year ago
4.6
CT
Cathy T.
Verified review
Meeting · 14 guests
· February 2025
· Great Western Room
Thankyou to the staff at the SS Great Britain for offering us a unique, pleasant and fully fit for purpose, meeting room for our charity Strategy Day. Great to enjoy being somewhere just a little different to a nameless and forgettable meeting room.
It would have been good to have a cheaper option of menu available as well as the one we had. The catering was fantastic though!
Submitted 1 year ago
4.6
JJ
Joanne J.
Verified review
Excellent communication
prompt reply to say the venue was fully booked
Submitted 1 year ago
5.0
SH
Sara H.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 1 month ago
5.0
Prices and opening hours
Monday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£54
per person
Great Eastern Hall
10:00 –
17:00
from
£54
per person
First Class Dining Saloon
18:00 –
0:00
from
£2000
hire fee
Hayward Saloon
9:00 –
0:00
from
£900
hire fee
The Weather Deck
18:00 –
0:00
from
£1500
hire fee
Promenade Deck
18:00 –
0:00
from
£1800
hire fee per day
Brunel's SS Great Britain
18:00 –
0:00
from
£2500
hire fee per day
Tuesday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£32
per person
Shakespeare Room
10:00 –
17:00
from
£32
per person
Great Eastern Hall
10:00 –
17:00
from
£54
per person
Viridor Theatre
10:00 –
17:00
from
£32
per person
Sir Marc Brunel
10:00 –
17:00
from
£32
per person
Great Western Room
10:00 –
17:00
from
£32
per person
First Class Dining Saloon
18:00 –
0:00
from
£2000
hire fee
Hayward Saloon
9:00 –
0:00
from
£900
hire fee
The Weather Deck
18:00 –
0:00
from
£1500
hire fee
Promenade Deck
18:00 –
0:00
from
£1800
hire fee per day
Brunel's SS Great Britain
18:00 –
0:00
from
£2500
hire fee per day
Wednesday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£32
per person
Shakespeare Room
10:00 –
17:00
from
£32
per person
Great Eastern Hall
10:00 –
17:00
from
£54
per person
Viridor Theatre
10:00 –
17:00
from
£32
per person
Sir Marc Brunel
10:00 –
17:00
from
£32
per person
Great Western Room
10:00 –
17:00
from
£32
per person
First Class Dining Saloon
18:00 –
0:00
from
£2000
hire fee
Hayward Saloon
9:00 –
0:00
from
£900
hire fee
The Weather Deck
18:00 –
0:00
from
£1500
hire fee
Promenade Deck
18:00 –
0:00
from
£1800
hire fee per day
Brunel's SS Great Britain
18:00 –
0:00
from
£2500
hire fee per day
Thursday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£32
per person
Shakespeare Room
10:00 –
17:00
from
£32
per person
Great Eastern Hall
10:00 –
17:00
from
£54
per person
Viridor Theatre
10:00 –
17:00
from
£32
per person
Sir Marc Brunel
10:00 –
17:00
from
£32
per person
Great Western Room
10:00 –
17:00
from
£32
per person
First Class Dining Saloon
18:00 –
0:00
from
£2000
hire fee
Hayward Saloon
9:00 –
0:00
from
£900
hire fee
The Weather Deck
18:00 –
0:00
from
£1500
hire fee
Promenade Deck
18:00 –
0:00
from
£2200
hire fee per day
Brunel's SS Great Britain
18:00 –
0:00
from
£3000
hire fee per day
Friday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£32
per person
Shakespeare Room
10:00 –
17:00
from
£32
per person
Great Eastern Hall
10:00 –
17:00
from
£54
per person
Viridor Theatre
10:00 –
17:00
from
£32
per person
Sir Marc Brunel
10:00 –
17:00
from
£32
per person
Great Western Room
10:00 –
17:00
from
£32
per person
First Class Dining Saloon
18:00 –
0:00
from
£2000
hire fee
Hayward Saloon
9:00 –
0:00
from
£900
hire fee
The Weather Deck
18:00 –
0:00
from
£1500
hire fee
Promenade Deck
18:00 –
0:00
from
£2200
hire fee per day
Brunel's SS Great Britain
18:00 –
0:00
from
£3000
hire fee per day
Saturday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£32
per person
Shakespeare Room
10:00 –
17:00
from
£32
per person
Great Eastern Hall
10:00 –
17:00
from
£54
per person
Viridor Theatre
10:00 –
17:00
from
£32
per person
Sir Marc Brunel
10:00 –
17:00
from
£32
per person
Great Western Room
10:00 –
17:00
from
£32
per person
First Class Dining Saloon
18:00 –
0:00
from
£2000
hire fee
Hayward Saloon
9:00 –
0:00
from
£900
hire fee
The Weather Deck
18:00 –
0:00
from
£1500
hire fee
Promenade Deck
18:00 –
0:00
from
£2200
hire fee per day
Brunel's SS Great Britain
18:00 –
0:00
from
£3000
hire fee per day
Sunday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£32
per person
Shakespeare Room
10:00 –
17:00
from
£32
per person
Great Eastern Hall
10:00 –
17:00
from
£54
per person
Viridor Theatre
10:00 –
17:00
from
£32
per person
Sir Marc Brunel
10:00 –
17:00
from
£32
per person
Great Western Room
10:00 –
17:00
from
£32
per person
First Class Dining Saloon
18:00 –
0:00
from
£2000
hire fee
Hayward Saloon
9:00 –
0:00
from
£900
hire fee
The Weather Deck
18:00 –
0:00
from
£1500
hire fee
Promenade Deck
18:00 –
0:00
from
£1800
hire fee per day
Brunel's SS Great Britain
18:00 –
0:00
from
£2500
hire fee per day
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.
Facilities and catering options
Up to 250
standing
Up to 180
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol
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.
SS Great Britain is a museum built around Isambard Kingdom Brunel's restored 1843 passenger steamship, presented as a walkable historic liner that displays original engineering and recreated living spaces.
Venue highlights: The venue pairs intact ship fabric with adjacent museum galleries and dockside areas, offering a mix of deck-level and below-deck settings for events. In-house catering provides extensive vegan and vegetarian choices and the team can run promoted, ticketed programmes for public or private hires. Accessibility features include a lift to all floors and an accessible parking spot to support guests with mobility needs.
Best for: Receptions and product launches; ticketed public experiences and museum-style programmes; corporate entertaining and networking.
Location: Bristol Harbourside sits within the Great Western Dockyard waterfront and provides dockside views, nearby museums and cafés, and waterside walkways that help guests continue socialising after an event.
What guests say: The ship's interiors and below-deck reconstructions deliver detailed, historically accurate environments that support immersive, educational events. The venue's staff and volunteers provide informed, engaging support and the onsite ticketing system accommodates return visits or promoted ticketed events.
FAQ
Yes, the space includes a plasma screen, WiFi and power.
Yes, the space is wheelchair accessible.
Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.
At SS Great Britain, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
- Paid parking is available on-site: 110 spaces
- Paid parking facilities are available nearby
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at SS Great Britain:
- Great Western Room hosting 5 guests: £660
- Great Eastern Hall hosting 50 guests: £1520
- Sir Marc Brunel hosting 6 guests: £480
- First Class Dining Saloon hosting 150 guests: £7580
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
SS Great Britain is located at Gas Ferry Road, in Harbourside, Bristol.
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