Adventure through the world’s oceans
Looking for a quality school trip in Bristol? With over 40 naturally-themed displays and thousands of aquatic creatures across our 7 geographical zones, Bristol Aquarium offers an educational and inspirational day out for all ages.
Scroll down to find our online booking form.
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Education Prices
| Education Admission Rates | Price (with VAT) |
|---|---|
| Educational Child (Off Peak: Sep – Apr) | £7.95 |
| Educational Child (Peak: May-Aug) | £8.50 |
| Concession (Age 18+) | £18.64 |
| Adult (Additional to free ratios) | £20.45 |
| Guided Tour & Workshop (Max. 30 children, approx. 1 hr) | £50.00 |
| Higher education Guided Tour & Workshop (Max. 30 children, approx. 1 hr) | £80.00 |
| Carer for disabled child (1:1 only) | FREE |
FREE Ratios
Free adult to child ratios are 1:4 (Nursery and EYFS) 1:6 (Years 1 -3) 1:15 (Years 4-6) 1:20 (Years 7-13)
Extras
- Free pre-visits for two teachers
- Plenty of space for packed lunches
- Café onsite
- Fully accessible
- A gift shop!
Please note: bookings with more than 30 students will be split into two groups, and tours require a 20 minute interval between start times. e.g. A group of 50 students will be split into 2 groups of 25, with the first group’s tour beginning at 10:20, the second group’s tour beginning at 10:40.
Additional Info
We offer free pre-visits for up to two teachers once a booking has been made and our risk assessment is available to download here.
We will give your group a space to enjoy lunch in our foyer for a set time and you’re welcome to go back around the aquarium in the afternoon at your own leisure. Why not download our free activity sheets too!
A typical school day at Bristol Aquarium
- Leave school at 09:00
- Arrive into Bristol City Centre at 10:00am
- Coach drop off at Explore Lane BS1 5LL
- A short walk across Millennium Square will bring you to Anchor Square and our main entrance
- Enter at 10:20am, lead teacher to arrange payment by cheque, cash or card at the admissions desk; supporting adults arranging bags and coat removal using the storage provided
- Toilet stop with hand washing
- Entry through to the displays at your booked time (e.g. 10:40am, 11:00am), you will be unable to go through until your booked time. Tours are 1 hour long or a self-guided visit is as long as you would like it to be!
- Toilet stop with hand washing
- Lunch time slot and space will be assigned to you on arrival with a reserved area marked out
- Re-entry through the displays available after your lunch until the time you need to leave
- Toilet stop with hand washing
- A short walk back to the coach pick up at Explore Lane BS1 5LL
- A safe trip back to your school
Online booking form
Please use our bookings form below to book your school visit!
Note, this form is to make an enquiry, and is not a Booking Confirmation. If the trip is confirmed, we’ll send you a booking confirmation email.
(Home Educators don’t need to use this Bookings Form.)