Victorian maritime adventure

Step aboard Brunel’s SS Great Britain in Bristol

Step aboard Brunel’s SS Great Britain for a hands-on look at Victorian engineering and maritime life, where history and innovation come alive for your students.

Victorian maritime adventure

Step aboard Brunel’s SS Great Britain in Bristol

Step aboard Brunel’s SS Great Britain for a hands-on look at Victorian engineering and maritime life, where history and innovation come alive for your students.

What students can experience

Explore Brunel’s Engineering

Examine Brunel’s pioneering design features that transformed shipbuilding forever.

Step aboard daily life

Experience the routines, challenges and roles of sailors on board this iconic ship.

Discover Maritime Innovation

Investigate key advancements that shaped 19th-century maritime technology and navigation.

Victorian Life Below Deck

Uncover the daily realities of Victorian sailors living and working below deck.

Why Schools Love it

A hands-on trip exploring Victorian maritime engineering, social history and life at sea, ideal for secondary students studying history or design and technology.

  • Ideal for history and D&T students

  • Tailored support and great value

  • Supports curriculum links and safety

Ages 11–16, suited for secondary history and D&T students

Practical arrangements, accessibility, transport and timings will be confirmed as part of your tailored trip proposal.

Additional things we can include…

(subject to pricing & availability)

Return coach travel • Free teacher places • Attraction entry • Guided visits • Educational workshops • Theatre tickets • Stadium tours • River cruises • Additional activities • Evening entertainment • Meals and packed lunches • Accommodation • Insurance • Rep service • A tailored itinerary • And much more…Return coach travel • Free teacher places • Attraction entry • Guided visits • Educational workshops • Theatre tickets • Stadium tours • River cruises • Additional activities • Evening entertainment • Meals and packed lunches • Accommodation • Insurance • Rep service • A tailored itinerary • And much more…

Frequently asked questions

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Yes. We can arrange suitable coach travel from your school and build the journey around your group, timings and chosen attraction.

Absolutely. We’ll shape the day around your students, learning objectives, budget and available time rather than giving you a fixed package.

Your quotation will clearly explain everything included in your trip, such as transport, admission and any pre-booked activities. We believe in one clear price without important extras appearing later.

Yes. Tell us about your group’s requirements and we’ll work with you and the attraction to understand the available arrangements before you book.

Yes! Depending on travel times and availability, we can combine attractions or activities to create a fuller day for your students.

Complete our short enquiry form or speak to our team. We’ll learn what you want the day to achieve and create a proposal around your school.

Resources to help you plan

💰 How much will it cost?

See what your school trip could cost, what’s included and the options available to suit your budget.

✅ How do I get SLT approval?

Everything you need to build a strong case for your trip and get senior leadership on board.

⚠️ What should I do about risk assessments?

Understand what’s required, what’s already covered and how to travel with confidence.

👶 First-time party leader?

Everything you need to plan and lead your first school trip with confidence.

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An incredible experience from start to finish. The students came back more confident and inspired.
Mrs L. ThompsonHead of Geography
An incredible experience from start to finish. The students came back more confident and inspired.
Mrs L. ThompsonHead of Geography
An incredible experience from start to finish. The students came back more confident and inspired.
Mrs L. ThompsonHead of Geography
An incredible experience from start to finish. The students came back more confident and inspired.
Mrs L. ThompsonHead of Geography

Why us?

We make it feel effortless. 

Taking students beyond the classroom can change what they understand, what they remember and even what they believe they’re capable of.

You make that possible.

Our job is to make everything around it brilliantly simple.

Rock-star treatment, every step of the way

Our customers feel genuinely known, supported and cared for. You’ll meet us face to face, know the people planning your trip and always have someone to turn to. Problems are handled, a brilliant rep is there on the ground, and you’re supported 24/7 until everyone is safely home.

Leaving you free to teach and enjoy the moments that matter.

Built around your students. Not a brochure.

No packages pulled from a shelf. We start with what you want your students to experience, learn and remember — then build the trip around them.

One price. No nasty surprises.

The price we agree is the price you can plan around. No creeping extras. No awkward conversations later. Just clarity from the start.

“They make travelling with a school group seamless.” — Ms Newman, The Mount School, York

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