Student Life presents
Victorian Christmas aboard the SS Great Britain
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Sun 11 December 2022
15:00 - 18:30 - Location
- Meet at the Visitor Centre, Great Western Dockyard, Further info
- Contact
- Student Life studentlife@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- £3
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
Join us for a visit to the SS Great Britain! Step back in time to encounter a host of characters including Old Father Christmas and discover the dockland transformed into a winder wonderland complete with Christmas greenery and even falling snow!
To add even more festive cheer, there will be live music from a variety of choirs and or shanty bands. The live music and show will continue into the evening as the dockyard is illuminated by lamplight after 16:00.
Then come aboard the SS Great Britain to experience festive life at sea, from the scent of marzipan to the sight of traditional handmade decorations.
Please note the cost of the ticket does not include the cost to and from the venue.
Registration and tickets
- Cost: £3
- Attendance: Booking required
Location
Meet at the Visitor Centre
Great Western Dockyard
Gas Ferry Road
Bristol
BS1 6TY
UK
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