Bristol maritime landmark The Matthew celebrates the 25th anniversary of its Atlantic crossing this weekend with a series of special events. The ship is a replica of the original Matthew that John Cabot sailed to Newfoundland 525 years ago in 1497.
The Matthew of Bristol Trust has organised a whole weekend of anniversary celebrations planned for the early May Bank Holiday weekend. These include public trips and events and an invitation-only VIP reception.
On Saturday (April 30) and Sunday (May 1), The Matthew will be hosting harbour trips during the morning. Then, from 1pm to 5pm, The Matthew’s volunteers and trustees will be bringing a taste of Tudor Bristol to the harbourside with music, activities and special guests.
