Bristol Aquarium

What makes us a great choice for education

We offer a range of educational packages to suit a variety of topics from “Under the Sea” which broadly looks at aquatic environments and how animals are adapted to their habitats, and “Save our Seas” which focusses on marine conservation, human impacts on the environment and what we can do to protect our oceans.

What is typically included on our school trips

We offer self led visits as well as guided tour packages – our packages are 1hr in length and include an exclusive fish feeding experience, hands-on interactive workshop and a fun, educational journey through the aquarium. We provide space for lunch in the aquarium following a tour and offer free time after lunch for a slower wander around the displays.

Group Sizes Catered For

30 children per tour, up to around 250 children per day.

Materials, Resources & Information Provided

We have a downloadable resource pack available to download from our website to support a visit to the aquarium, available here: https://www.bristolaquarium.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/BA-Blue-Abyss-Tour-Activity-Pack.pdf.

Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions

We allow photography and filming however we kindly ask that visitors turn the flash off of their device.

Risk Assessment Details

We provide a full risk assessment on request and offer a free recce visit for up to two teachers per booking.

Education Officer Information

0117 929 8929

bristoladmin@bristolaquarium.co.uk

Pricing Information

Off Peak Tariff – September to April - £7.25 per pupil

Peak Tariff – May to August – £7.75 per pupil

Free adults on a 1:4 ratio for nurseries, 1:6 ratio for primary, 1:10 for secondary, college and university

Additional adults - £17.50

Guided tour experiences - £40 per group of 30 children

Clothing Requirements

We request that high visibility vests are removed before entering the displays as the reflections can harm the animals’ vision.

First Aid Information

We have a designated First Aider on a rota’d basis and a First Aid room on site. We have access to a defibrillator nearby.

Available Facilities

Gift shop (we can offer a souvenir bag service for £3, £4, £5 per bag ordered in advance), café for drinks and snacks, lunch space available in our foyer, toilet facilities.

Accessibility & Disabled Facilities

Fully accessible throughout for wheelchair users with gradual inclining/declining ramps from the ground floor to the first floor through our botanical houses. We have 3 disabled toilets on site.

Opening Hours & Information

We open at 10am everyday except for Christmas Day and our closing time varies between 4pm-6pm depending on the season (usually 5pm).

Other Information

We can offer an educational trip for all ages, welcoming nurseries, primary schools, secondary schools, colleges and universities. If there is anything specific you would like from a school trip please contact us and we will do our best to facilitate your group.