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.
Schools
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Primary School Trips
Discover our expert led Primary School Trips.
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Secondary School Trips
Discover our expert led Secondary School Trips.
Groups
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Groups
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Home Educator Tours
Discover our monthly tours for home educators.
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+) | £17.95 |
| Adult (Additional to free ratios) | £19.77 |
| Guided Tour (Max. 30 children, approx. 1 hr) | £50.00 |
| Carer for disabled child (1:1 only) | FREE |
FREE Ratios
Free adult to child ratios are 1:4 (Nursery) 1:6 (Primary) and 1:10 (Secondary+)
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
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.)