SS Great Britain Trust, Bristol

About the SS Great Britain Trust

Brunel's SS Great Britain tells the incredible story of one of Britain's greatest engineers and one of the most important ships in maritime history.

The Trust's vision is to protect the legacy of Brunel and the SS Great Britain and inspire engineers and entrepreneurs of the future.

In 1970, the SS Great Britain Project brought the rusting shell of the SS Great Britain home from the Falkland Islands, braving 8,000 miles of stormy sea, in an attempt to save it from ruin and keep its story alive.  That 'project' became the SS Great Britain Trust, and today they continue to care for the ship and Brunel collections for the good of everybody, for all time.

Brunel's SS Great Britain is now Bristol's number one visitor attraction, with two museums and the lovingly restored Victorian ship, a historic dockyard, leading research centre, wedding venue and a purpose built conference facility. 

Find out more about the SS Great Britain Trust here

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Latest News

May 2023 SS Great Britain Trust has on Sustainable Project of the Year at the 2023 Museums + Heritage Awards Full story

March 2023 ss Great Britain Trust has been awarded a grant of £728,985 grant from DCMS/ Arts Council England's Cultural Investment Fund towards replacing the Weather Deck of the SS Great Britain.

January 2023 ss Great Britain Trust has launched the Topmast Appeal, to raise funds for the replacement of Topmast #2, the ship's largest mast Full story

June 2022 ss Great Britain Trust has received support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund with an initial development grant of £600,000 towards a proposed £5m grant towards the £20m ‘Albion Dockyard Project’ initiative.  Full story