All hands on deck! This sensory collection features historic objects and materials from the workshops of Underfall Yard, exploring the world of traditional maritime crafts. Take in the sights, smells and textures of wooden boatbuilding, blacksmithing and pattern-making.

Underfall Yard Trust would like to thank the local independent businesses that have contributed their knowledge and materials to this collection:

• Star Yachts
• The Slipway Co-operative
• Bristol Foundry

Underfall Yard Visitor Centre – 11am-1:30pm 

• Saturday 25th May
• Monday 27th May
• Wednesday 29th May

Suggested donation – £3 per visitor

All participants under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

The Docks Maintenance Workshop

The Docks Maintenance Workshop, one of the few remaining Victorian dock workshops in the world, will now have regular open hours for visitors to explore Bristol’s industrial heritage.

“Nowhere else is the essential character of the dock landscape preserved so completely…”

– J. Lord and J. Southam, 1983

This remarkable facility still houses original belt-driven machinery from the late 19th century, one of the many reasons why Underfall Yard forms the beating heart of the City Docks. Completed in 1884, the workshop provided a central workspace for the maintenance of the harbour. It is still in use by Bristol City Council’s Docks Engineers, making it a unique piece of living history.

Opening Hours

This walkthrough is available 1pm-3:30pm on the following Sundays:

• 26th May
• 30th June
• 28th July
• 25th August

This event is on a Pay What You Can basis, with a recommended price of £3 per person.

The workshop will be sign-posted on the east side of the yard, close to the Harbour Master’s office. Parking is not available on site for visitors, click here for more information on travelling to Underfall Yard.

Booking is not required but entry may be staggered to prevent overcrowding. Please note that dogs are not permitted to enter the workshop, and all visitors under 12 must be supervised by a responsible adult.

The workshop is an active work site, as well as a Grade II* listed historic site. Please respect the safety guidelines provided by volunteers and staff.

Visiting the yard as a group?

Group visits can be booked all year round, including a full tour of the boatyard. Click here for more information.

All hands on deck! This sensory collection features historic objects and materials from the workshops of Underfall Yard, exploring the world of traditional maritime crafts. Take in the sights, smells and textures of wooden boatbuilding, blacksmithing and pattern-making.

Underfall Yard Trust would like to thank the local independent businesses that have contributed their knowledge and materials to this collection:

• Star Yachts
• The Slipway Co-operative
• Bristol Foundry

Underfall Yard Visitor Centre – 11am-1:30pm 

• Saturday 25th May
• Monday 27th May
• Wednesday 29th May

Suggested donation – £3 per visitor

All participants under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

All hands on deck! This sensory collection features historic objects and materials from the workshops of Underfall Yard, exploring the world of traditional maritime crafts. Take in the sights, smells and textures of wooden boatbuilding, blacksmithing and pattern-making.

Underfall Yard Trust would like to thank the local independent businesses that have contributed their knowledge and materials to this collection:

• Star Yachts
• The Slipway Co-operative
• Bristol Foundry

Underfall Yard Visitor Centre – 11am-1:30pm 

• Saturday 25th May
• Monday 27th May
• Wednesday 29th May

Suggested donation – £3 per visitor

All participants under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Underfall Yard Trust is delighted to be part of this year’s Walk Fest! Enjoy a guided walk through Bristol Harbour’s industrial heritage, focusing on the 19th century to present day.

Starting on Nova Scotia Place, we will visit Cumberland Basin and Underfall Yard. On the way, we will explore the construction of the Floating Harbour and the New Cut, ending at Underfall Yard’s Visitor Centre with a live demonstration of the yard’s historic hydraulic pumps.

Advance Booking Required

To book this guided walk, please email info@underfallyard.co.uk or telephone 0117 929 3250.

Free with a suggested donation of £5 – 11am-12:30pm

• Thursday 30th May 2024
• Friday 31st May 2024

Learn more about Bristol Walk Fest and explore the huge variety of walks on offer by visiting their website.

Underfall Yard Trust is delighted to be part of this year’s Walk Fest! Enjoy a guided walk through Bristol Harbour’s industrial heritage, focusing on the 19th century to present day.

Starting on Nova Scotia Place, we will visit Cumberland Basin and Underfall Yard. On the way, we will explore the construction of the Floating Harbour and the New Cut, ending at Underfall Yard’s Visitor Centre with a live demonstration of the yard’s historic hydraulic pumps.

Advance Booking Required

To book this guided walk, please email info@underfallyard.co.uk or telephone 0117 929 3250.

Free with a suggested donation of £5 – 11am-12:30pm

• Thursday 30th May 2024
• Friday 31st May 2024

Learn more about Bristol Walk Fest and explore the huge variety of walks on offer by visiting their website.

The Docks Maintenance Workshop

The Docks Maintenance Workshop, one of the few remaining Victorian dock workshops in the world, will now have regular open hours for visitors to explore Bristol’s industrial heritage.

“Nowhere else is the essential character of the dock landscape preserved so completely…”

– J. Lord and J. Southam, 1983

This remarkable facility still houses original belt-driven machinery from the late 19th century, one of the many reasons why Underfall Yard forms the beating heart of the City Docks. Completed in 1884, the workshop provided a central workspace for the maintenance of the harbour. It is still in use by Bristol City Council’s Docks Engineers, making it a unique piece of living history.

Opening Hours

This walkthrough is available 1pm-3:30pm on the following Sundays:

• 26th May
• 30th June
• 28th July
• 25th August

This event is on a Pay What You Can basis, with a recommended price of £3 per person.

The workshop will be sign-posted on the east side of the yard, close to the Harbour Master’s office. Parking is not available on site for visitors, click here for more information on travelling to Underfall Yard.

Booking is not required but entry may be staggered to prevent overcrowding. Please note that dogs are not permitted to enter the workshop, and all visitors under 12 must be supervised by a responsible adult.

The workshop is an active work site, as well as a Grade II* listed historic site. Please respect the safety guidelines provided by volunteers and staff.

Visiting the yard as a group?

Group visits can be booked all year round, including a full tour of the boatyard. Click here for more information.

The Docks Maintenance Workshop

The Docks Maintenance Workshop, one of the few remaining Victorian dock workshops in the world, will now have regular open hours for visitors to explore Bristol’s industrial heritage.

“Nowhere else is the essential character of the dock landscape preserved so completely…”

– J. Lord and J. Southam, 1983

This remarkable facility still houses original belt-driven machinery from the late 19th century, one of the many reasons why Underfall Yard forms the beating heart of the City Docks. Completed in 1884, the workshop provided a central workspace for the maintenance of the harbour. It is still in use by Bristol City Council’s Docks Engineers, making it a unique piece of living history.

Opening Hours

This walkthrough is available 1pm-3:30pm on the following Sundays:

• 26th May
• 30th June
• 28th July
• 25th August

This event is on a Pay What You Can basis, with a recommended price of £3 per person.

The workshop will be sign-posted on the east side of the yard, close to the Harbour Master’s office. Parking is not available on site for visitors, click here for more information on travelling to Underfall Yard.

Booking is not required but entry may be staggered to prevent overcrowding. Please note that dogs are not permitted to enter the workshop, and all visitors under 12 must be supervised by a responsible adult.

The workshop is an active work site, as well as a Grade II* listed historic site. Please respect the safety guidelines provided by volunteers and staff.

Visiting the yard as a group?

Group visits can be booked all year round, including a full tour of the boatyard. Click here for more information.

The Docks Maintenance Workshop

The Docks Maintenance Workshop, one of the few remaining Victorian dock workshops in the world, will now have regular open hours for visitors to explore Bristol’s industrial heritage.

“Nowhere else is the essential character of the dock landscape preserved so completely…”

– J. Lord and J. Southam, 1983

This remarkable facility still houses original belt-driven machinery from the late 19th century, one of the many reasons why Underfall Yard forms the beating heart of the City Docks. Completed in 1884, the workshop provided a central workspace for the maintenance of the harbour. It is still in use by Bristol City Council’s Docks Engineers, making it a unique piece of living history.

Opening Hours

This walkthrough is available 1pm-3:30pm on the following Sundays:

• 26th May
• 30th June
• 28th July
• 25th August

This event is on a Pay What You Can basis, with a recommended price of £3 per person.

The workshop will be sign-posted on the east side of the yard, close to the Harbour Master’s office. Parking is not available on site for visitors, click here for more information on travelling to Underfall Yard.

Booking is not required but entry may be staggered to prevent overcrowding. Please note that dogs are not permitted to enter the workshop, and all visitors under 12 must be supervised by a responsible adult.

The workshop is an active work site, as well as a Grade II* listed historic site. Please respect the safety guidelines provided by volunteers and staff.

Visiting the yard as a group?

Group visits can be booked all year round, including a full tour of the boatyard. Click here for more information.

Discover the story behind the yard’s hydraulic pump house, guided by Underfall Yard’s knowledgeable volunteers.

If you’re interested in watching this demonstration, come down to the Visitor Centre at 11:30am on Thursday or Saturday.

Suggested donation of £3

Please note, demonstration times may be subject to cancellations or technical issues. Check with staff or volunteers on arrival for further information.