Balmoral – Britain’s Famous Pleasure Steamer
WATCH BALMORAL STARRING AS HERSELF in a new film! From 23rd April
Young film-making duo Falling Films enjoyed walking past Balmoral, and were first concerned, then interested when the ship disappeared into the Albion Dock. Harry Knight’s “snapshot day” turned into months of fascination, following Balmoral in and out of the dry dock, capturing with her people their part in the love story of “Saving Balmoral for Bristol and Beyond”.
Inspired by the recording of Balmoral’s launch heard at her 75th celebrations, Harry and Maria have produced a film that can be seen in cinemas with maritime links, and where sound can be enjoyed too.
The film is followed by discussion on historic ships, with handouts.
And now the film BALMORAL is being shown during 2025 in towns where the ship has been a special visitor; and may be relevant in other ways…
Detailed timetables are arranged:
Premiere
SOUTHAMPTON – WEDNESDAY 23RD APRIL
Harbour Lights Picture House
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ILFRACOMBE – THURSDAY 24TH APRIL
Embassy Cinema
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LONDON – THURSDAY 8TH MAY
Theatreship
East Docks South Quay (Marsh Wall)
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CLEVEDON – SUNDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER
Heritage Open Day Event
Details to follow
PENARTH
The Pier Pavilion will have dates coming soon.
BIDEFORD and BRISTOL are expected too.
If you can help by suggesting other venues, please contact Harry at hello@fallingfilms.com
FACEBOOK Page – for the special evening excursion on PS Waverley – 20 June now booking on ONLINE at Waverley Excursions or Call 0141 243 2224
and imminent events on Balmoral including
Open Days 11.30am – 5pm, Evening bar + live music 7-10.30pm on
SATURDAYs 3rd May and 17th – Free Entry
please
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She shows the very best of ship design and engineering from the time when the UK was a great shipbuilding nation.
Grenaa Motorfabrik
Looking forward to supporting the launch in the near future.
Mayor of Penarth
Councillor Angela Thomas
Please come back to Ilfracombe.
Mayor of Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe Town Council
Beautiful ship and fantastic tours - loved the engine room!
Southville, Bristol
Wildlife spotting was sublime from the ship, porpoises, dolphins, seals, seabirds, stunning views of the Channel and islands, (Steep & Flat Holm) Exmoor Coast and the Great Hangman. Brass band playing, happy crew and passengers!
Wadebridge
A stunning ship with rich history, a crying shame, it's now unique!
Bristol
Beautiful ship, hope to sail on her to Penarth again soon. Good luck with funding.
London
A pleasure to finally see inside. The smell of the engine room was fantastic!
Clifton Wood