Steaming! Train Rides

Be transported back to the days of steam when Bristol’s Museums, Galleries & Archives most popular exhibit – the impressive steam train chugs into action once again for a new season of harbour trips.

From as little as £2 for a single, visitors can take a ride on Britain’s only dockside steam railway, taking in the sites along the water.

The train will depart from the ss Great Britain on the harbourside every 40 minutes between 11am-5pm Prices are £3 return £2 single. Under 6s Free. Ss Great Britain ticket holders receive £1 off

Venue

Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery, West End

Brunel's ss Great Britain, Harbourside

Dates

Date 25 Oct 2008 - 26 Oct 2008

Date 1 Nov 2008 - 2 Nov 2008

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Exiting M4 Junction 19 M32 at Junction 3, continue until Inner Circuit Road. Turn left to Temple Meads Station. At next roundabout take 2nd exit. Pass Temple Meads on your left. Take Right Hand Lane turning right onto York Road (runs on south side of the river). Follow York Road to next roundabout at Bedminster Bridge. Take 3rd exit (cross river) along Commercial Road. At next mini roundabout take left exit along Cumberland Road. Follow for 800 metres and take right into Gas Ferry Lane.

Public Transport Directions

Trains to Bristol Temple Meads, From there it's a 30 minute walk, ferry or bus to the city centre. For timetable and further information please visit their web-site www.thetrainline.com

The new Cross Harbour Ferry is now operating between Capricorn Quay and the ss Great Britain.
Bristol Ferry Company operates ferry throughout the year, around the Bristol Floating Harbour. Please visit their web-site for an up to date timetable. www.bristolferryboat.co.uk or tel: 0117 9273416

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• In town/city centre
• Of historic, literary or architectural interest
• Outdoor Event

Parking & Transport

• Parking (charge)

Establishment Features

• Cater for groups

Specialist Features

• Family Fun