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All Aboard Brunel's SS Great Britain for Opera and fine dining

Unfortunately this event has been temporarily suspended. Where possible we will arrange a future date so please check back soon.

Saturday 19 July 2025 18:00 - 23:00

From £89.00

Listed by Spice South West

Overview

This summer, If Opera, one of the UK’s most progressive and exciting opera ensembles, is partnering with the SS Great Britain Trust to bring a spectacular dining performance to Bristol.

Tales from the SS Great Britain follows a cast of characters who share their stories of love and laughter, tragedy and loss. Passengers will come to life like never before through music and songs that promise to both sadden and gladden the heart.

Mr Brunel will be present to compère for the evening. He will guide guests as they journey through the lives of fascinating characters who travelled at sea and from operatic history. The performance is accompanied by three delicious courses served on board the iconic SS Great Britain in the elegant First Class Dining Saloon.

The evening will feature some of Opera’s most beloved music accompanied by musicians from the Bristol Ensemble, where guests can delight in beautiful arias from some of the greatest composers in history.

Includes

Spice Host
Welcome drink
3 course meal
Entertainment from If Opera

Extras

drinks
any merchandise

🎭 What to expect?

Doors open at 6pm

Arrival drink

3-course dinner

If Opera performances between courses

Finishes at 11pm

I have asked for deposits to check there is sufficient interest before I spend a lot of money on tickets! If you'd be willing to host, select the discounted host place. Sunday lunch in the first class dining room has been very popular, and I'm hoping this event will be too.

Location & Itinerary

Food & Meals

find the menu here

Getting There

By Car

Parking is available at the Maritime Heritage Centre car park (location 2761 on Ringo) next to Brunel’s SS Great Britain. It is operated by Bristol City Council. A partial parking refund is available to day visitors to Brunel’s SS Great Britain ensuring that the maximum you will pay for parking is £5 (for 5 hours)*.

Pay and display machines in the car park only accept cash (and only coins). Please bring up to £12.50 in coins if you wish to pay in cash. Alternatively, you can pay by card using the Ringo website. Register and pay using the Ringo website (rather than the Ringo app) as some credit cards do not work through the app. You will then receive your partial refund at Brunel’s SS Great Britain. Please ask for assistance at our Visitor Centre if you are having problems with parking payment and they will do their best to help you.

Bristol’s Clean Air Zone is in effect. Some older vehicles (less than 29% of cars) have to pay to come into Bristol. Find out more and check whether your vehicle will be charged. An alternative option to consider is the Long Ashton Park & Ride service which operates on Saturdays and weekdays.

Important: nearby road layouts have recently changed and a new bus gate is in effect on Cumberland Road. Please be alert for bus gate signage as you leave Brunel’s SS Great Britain.*Ringo charges an administration fee on top of the parking tariff. Please note that the discounted parking rate is not available to those attending ticketed after-hours events such as the Summer Lates Series.

By Public Transport

The nearest mainline railway station is Bristol Temple Meads, approximately one mile (26 minutes walk) away. The M2 metrobus service runs Monday to Saturday and links Temple Meads and the city centre to Long Ashton Park and Ride. Please alight at stop SS Great Britain on Cumberland Road. We are located five minutes walk from this stop.

By Ferry

The cross-harbour ferry runs between Hanover Quay and Brunel’s SS Great Britain daily (Monday to Friday 7:30-18:15; Saturday and Sunday 10:30- 17:30). Please check their website for current information, prices and updates before planning your trip.

By Foot

A pleasant walk beside Bristol’s Floating Harbour is a great way to arrive at Brunel’s SS Great Britain. We are 26 minutes walk from Bristol Temple Meads station or Broadmead (city centre); 15 minutes walk from Broad Quay and Cascade Steps.