Step Aboard The Matthew of Bristol
From public trips to private events, enjoy a unique sailing experience aboard one of Bristol’s most historic attractions
Public Boat Trips
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Private Hire
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School Trips
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Public Boat Trips ● Private Hire ● School Trips ●
school trips On The Matthew
Plan an inspiring trip full of history, exploration and adventure for your class this autumn and winter.
The new school year is upon us, and it’s the perfect time to start planning those all-important school trips. The Matthew is now open for bookings for autumn and winter school sessions, offering primary schools an exciting way to bring Bristol’s maritime history, the Tudors and the age of exploration to life.
Whether your class is learning about pirates, Tudor sailors, explorers or local Bristol history, a trip aboard The Matthew turns the classroom into a real historic ship – with plenty to see, hear and discover along the way.
Join The Matthew of Bristol Trust!
Next year marks a significant milestone for The Matthew – it’s 30 years since The Matthew set sail for North America, tracing the route of John Cabot’s 1497 voyage of exploration – and the Trust has ambitious plans to strengthen the ship’s impact on heritage, education and community engagement.
Ahead of this milestone, the Trust is looking to recruit two new volunteer trustees who are passionate about maritime heritage and public education, to contribute to the strategic development of The Matthew. This is a unique opportunity for two talented individuals to be a part of the future of one of Bristol’s most iconic attractions.
If you would like to contribute your skills and enthusiasm to help write the next chapter of The Matthew’s story, we’d love to hear from you!
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Bristol Boat Trips
The Matthew is an unrivalled platform to view Bristol from the water. Tickets on sale now for our public trips around Bristol's Floating Harbour and beyond...
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Hire The Matthew
The Matthew of Bristol is a one-of-a-kind venue, available for your special occasion, corporate event, or as a location for filming and photoshoots!
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School Trips
Offering a unique space to learn more about Bristol’s maritime history, The Matthew caters for children of all ages and is a great choice for your school trip!
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The Matthew Story
The Matthew that you see in Bristol today is a modern reconstruction of the original Matthew that John Cabot sailed to Newfoundland in 1497.
Support The Matthew!
A beautiful ship like The Matthew requires a lot of looking after to keep it seaworthy and in tip-top condition.
As The Matthew of Bristol Trust doesn’t receive any public or private funding, alongside the hard work and dedication of our volunteers, we rely hugely on the generosity of the general public to help us keep the ship afloat!
All funds raised by the charity are used to maintain The Matthew so that you can continue to visit it, sail on it and learn about its rich history.
Your support is appreciated.