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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School Trips
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Public Boat Trips ● Private Hire ● School Trips ●
Winter 2026/27 on the matthew
Following a busy summer sailing season, The Matthew has now entered annual winter maintenance to get shipshape for a fresh batch of Fish & Chips Trips, Harbour Trips and Avon Gorge Cruises in the spring.
Whilst we’re at our usual Princes Wharf mooring, the ship will continue to be open to visitors on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the winter, from 11am to 3pm. We’ll be out of the water on the slip at Underfall Yard for a few weeks in December.
Planning is underway for our first batch of trip dates for spring 2027 – these will be published on our Trips Timetable as soon as they are available. Subscribe to The Matthew newsletter to be the first to find out all our latest trip news and get alerted when tickets are on sale!
In the meantime, if you’re looking for a unique present for the person who has everything, why not give them the gift of a trip to remember with a gift voucher for The Matthew.
2027 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
To celebrate this milestone, The Matthew of Bristol Trust has ambitious plans to strengthen the ship’s impact on heritage, education and community engagement.
To help us achieve this, 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!
Join The Matthew of Bristol Trust!
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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.