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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 to mark the 500th anniversary of the historic voyage. You can buy tickets for its occasional special voyages.

Hours: Dec-Apr: Sat Sun 10AM – 4PM; Apr-Nov: Tue-Sun 10AM – 4PM
Price: Free
Website: matthew.co.uk (opens in a new tab)

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