Come on board!
Visit The Matthew of Bristol – the ship that put North America on the map.
Plan your visit to The Matthew
The Matthew is available to visit for free at the Bristol Floating Harbour. Ever popular, The Matthew provides an unrivalled platform to view Bristol from the water.
Tickets and gift vouchers
Book tickets for one of our public trips or come on board and explore for free! We also have gift vouchers available – treat that special someone to a trip aboard The Matthew!
Getting here
Get the most out of your visit to The Matthew. There’s lots to see on board the ship and around Bristol's historic Floating Harbour, so why not make a day of it?
Hire The Matthew
We're a unique location for your special occasion, corporate event or school trip. The Matthew is also available for hire as a location for filming and photo shoots!
The Modern Matthew
The Matthew that you see in Bristol Harbour today is a modern reconstruction of the original Matthew that John Cabot sailed to Newfoundland in 1497, built between 1994 and 1996.
The history of The Matthew
The Matthew of Bristol is a replica of the 15th-century caravel that John Cabot sailed from Bristol to Newfoundland in 1497. In 1997 she sailed across the Atlantic once more to mark the 500th anniversary of the historic voyage.
Learn more about the history of The Matthew
Trips aboard The Matthew
Today, The Matthew is a much-loved part of Bristol’s maritime heritage with a busy schedule of public boat trips, film and festival work, corporate and celebratory events. You can also come on board for a visit when we’re moored at the quayside – entry is free. However, as we are a registered charity, any donations in the collection box are very much appreciated!
