Once for Pleasure. Now for Purpose. Always for the People.

From historic voyages to modern events, Balmoral moves ahead with your support — step aboard, get involved, and keep her legacy alive.

MV Balmoral, Mardyke Wharf berth, Bristol’s floating harbour. Photo by Dave Bassett.

Whats On

Upcoming events and fundraisers.

Balmoral Shop

Take home a piece of Balmoral’s story.
Classic merchandise and treasured memorabilia.
All profits go directly towards keeping Balmoral sailing into the future.

Restoration in Progress

Every rivet, every plank, a step towards her former glory.

Balmoral arriving at Ilfracombe after run down Bristol Channel

Balmoral arriving at Ilfracombe after a run down the Bristol Channel from Penarth and Clevedon. For the past 120 years this has been a favourite day...

Balmoral and Great Britain

Sunday 5th July 1970 The Paddle Steamer Preservation Society (PSPS) chartered the MV BALMORAL from P&A Campbell for a ‘GRAND DAY OUT’ to...

Windrush Day Onboard MV Balmoral

On the 22nd June 2020 the Balmoral stepped up to help re-imagine the Atlantic Crossings, faced by elders of the Windrush generation. The vessel...

Volunteer spotlight

The devoted hands and hearts keeping Balmoral’s legacy afloat.

The Diary of a Volunteer – April 2021

17.4.2021 Volunteer Days have thankfully resumed, and progress continues apace. It’s wonderful to see so many of our volunteers returning and their...

The Diary of a Volunteer

02.10.2020 Good progress in several areas continues to be made, with new wire warps being installed onboard the vessel. Throughout the ship...

The Diary of a Volunteer

21.09.2020 It’s been a busy week both off and on Balmoral, with several materials being donated to the ship. New steel seat brackets were organised...

Story of the month

Echoes from the past and memories still being made at sea.

Balmoral arriving at Ilfracombe after run down Bristol Channel

Balmoral arriving at Ilfracombe after a run down the Bristol Channel from Penarth and Clevedon. For the past 120 years this has been a favourite day...