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How children can go free at SS Great Britain for summer

By Lola Forbes  Monday Jul 10, 2023

SS Great Britain is offering free entry for children in time for the summer holidays to mark the ship’s 180th anniversary.

Anyone under 16 can visit Brunel’s famous ship from from Wednesday, July 19 until September 3.

As well as being able to explore the ship built by 19th century engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the anniversary celebrations also include new food trail.

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‘Birthday Banquet Blunder’ is a way of exploring the sights, sounds and smells of a Victorian voyage, in which families can search for hidden clues around the ship and learn about what passengers would have eaten on board.

There is also chance to climb the ship’s rigging on the highest rope walk in the UK, or to step back in time by peering through a pair of augmented reality binoculars to experience life in 1843.

Kids are getting free entry to the historic attraction for the summer – photo: Adam Gasson/ SS Great Britain Trust

Iona Keen, head of interpretation at Brunel’s SS Great Britain said: “We’re delighted to be launching Kids Go Free This Summer, to enable more people than ever to experience the wonders of the SS Great Britain. Visitors will be able to step on board to embark on their own voyages of discovery.

“The new ‘Birthday Banquet Blunder’ family trail is a fun way of showcasing the sights, sounds and smells of a Victorian voyage.

“And there’s a culinary twist to tie in with our 180th anniversary this summer – families can help solve party preparation blunders, all based on real life events that happened on board the ship.”

The ‘kids go free’ ticket option allows up to two children aged between five and 16 to visit for free with each full paying adult. Those four years and under are always free. The offer only applies to new ticket purchases and must be bought online.

Main photo: David Noton/ SS Great Britain Trust

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