Dear Carla, Many thanks for your question. Currently the Matthew is undergoing some maintenance work in the Underfall Yard, so you can come see it out of the water, but you won't be able to come on board. We will be open to... More

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Julie L

1410

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Step back in time

Free to go on the Matthew when docked very quaint Ship people on board to tell about the ship Can be hired for private functions

Date of experience: September 2018

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Captain_Condor

Twickenham, United Kingdom

742243

Reviewed 21 November 2018

Small boat for a long journey

An enlightening bit of history everyone should visit. Appreciate the huge task of crossing the Atlantic in such a small vessel, and the kids get to run around and romanticise too

Date of experience: November 2018

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Nikki G

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

6912

Reviewed 4 November 2018

A nice surprise as you walk around Harbourside

We decided to walk right around Harbourside and coming across The Matthew along the way was a nice surprise. We enjoyed learning a bit about the history of this ship and John Cabot while on the replica and the volunteers were all helpful and friendly....More

Date of experience: February 2018

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greenmodelmonkey

Bristol, United Kingdom

6735

Reviewed 27 October 2018

Great free experince to tour this iconic ship

It's nice to find something you can see without breaking the bank. No charge but we'll worth a small donation but there is no pressure to do this. Great attraction for children and adults. The ship is moored on the harbour and is quiet an...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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RogerM9000

7710

Reviewed 16 October 2018

A most amazing piece of craftsmanship

This modern copy of John Cabot's boat was made in Bristol in the last century, with tradesmen using the tools that available when the original was built. It sailed across the Atlantic to Newfoundland as did the original, and these days is based in the...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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ClaireAdamMoss

Ilfracombe, United Kingdom

451276

Reviewed 9 October 2018

Lovely Little Gem

We visited the Matthew after visiting the M Shed and were pleasantly surprised by the lovely little replica. The volunteers do an amazing job of the upkeep of the boat and are available for any questions you might have. It really is a wondrous little...More

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Skinut79

North Holland Province, The Netherlands

842312

Reviewed 1 October 2018

Good Reproduction

Amazing how those pioneers sailed across the Atlantic in such a small vessel. This is an accurate reproduction of the original boat.

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Deborah S

Los Angeles, California

6423

Reviewed 27 August 2018

A no-brainer if you're at the water in Bristol

I'm an American who knew nothing about The Matthew or John Cabot when I happened upon it walking with a British friend. He commented that it's hard to imagine crossing the Atlantic in a ship that small and that was it! I had to go...More

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Joanne R

Swindon

229

Reviewed 24 August 2018

Interesting glimpse into history

Had a quick visit to The Matthew today with my 9 year old daughter and friend . We were encouraged to explore the ship and appreciated the shelter it afforded us during a brief rain shower. The staff we spoke to were are pleasant and...More

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Miek194

132

Reviewed 15 August 2018

Amazing.

I saw this ship being brought back to bristol.amazing sight. Watched the progress of it being rebuilt.a beautiful ship.well worth the visit

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