Enjoy all-day access to Brunel’s SS Great Britain plus our thrilling Rig Climb experience, Go Aloft, in one great-value bundle.
Take on the persona of a Victorian sailor and discover what it was really like to be a member of the SS Great Britain crew as you climb the rigging to over 25m above ground level. For the bravest adrenaline junkies, climbers can edge out onto the main yard – taking you 9m out across the Great Western Dockyard – unveiling a breathtaking view of Bristol’s historic harbour. Go on, go aloft!
Your visit bundle includes full access to the entire site.
The Climb
Each climbing session will last around 30 minutes and is limited to two climbers at a time. Go Aloft allows participants to understand what life was like for Victorian sailors who would have had to climb the rigging. The rig is as authentic as possible whilst conforming to required health and safety requirements. Participants climb up the rigging to the platform 20 metres above the ship’s weather deck. They can then choose to traverse the mainyard before descending once more via the rigging.
Your Instructor
Your session will be led by trained instructors from Young Bristol’s Outdoor Employment Programme. Young Bristol is a youth-driven charity that works to offer a choice of opportunities and experiences for all young people. As a partner of Young Bristol, we are proud to support local young people develop outdoor leadership skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications.
Dates & times
Zone South West