Spooky Times on the SS Great Britain

Great Western Dockyard Gas Ferry Road Bristol BS1 6TY

Woeful Wounds

Back by popular demand, ‘Woeful Wounds’ returns with a botanical twist to continue our ‘Plants Crossing Continents’ theme for 2025. During the Victorian period, steamships brought curious new plants to Britain, which found their way into make-up, medicines, food, and even home décor. Shockingly, many of these plants were poisonous, causing terrible symptoms to those who encountered them. Special effects make-up artists from SGS College will be recreating these ailments with realistic cuts, rashes, and blisters for brave young sailors to show off to their family and friends!

Haunted Ship

Encounter ghostly apparitions of crew and passengers of bygone times as you explore the ship.

Terrifying Turnip Trail

The troublesome turnips are back and ready to lead you around the dockyard and ship, each revealing fascinating facts about Victorian Halloween traditions.

Opening Times: Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm

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