School trips to Hastings Aquarium are an incredible underwater journey for all your pupils. Hastings Aquarium welcomes schools and groups of all shapes and sizes making school day trips fun and exciting.
South East
Hastings Aquarium Rock-A-Nore Road, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 3DW
MONTHS OPEN
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
DAYS OPEN
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holidays
AGE GROUPs
PreSchool, 5 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years, 11 to 13 years, 14 to 16 years, College, University
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Listed under: Animal Experiences| Animal Welfare| Aquariums & Sea Life Centres| Curriculum Subject / Activity Type| Day Trip Destinations| Ecology & Green Awareness| Marine Conservation| Provider Type| Zoos|
What we offer on a school trip
Hastings Aquarium is home to over 3500 incredible aquatic animals and reptiles!
Take your group on an amazing underwater safari around the waters of the world meeting seahorses, turtles, an Octopus and even tropical sharks! Great for groups of any age!
What makes us a great choice for education
As well as excellent value, we have hourly feedings and talks every day, including lunch time at the shark tank and a hands-on experience in the reptile room!
There is also an optional guided tour by our knowledgeable and friendly zoo team aimed at primary school aged children, teaching them more about fish and our oceans.
What is typically included on our school trips
A self-guided tour around the oceans of the world with plenty of engaging creatures and interesting information.
The hourly feeds offer more insights into the life that fills our oceans as well as our environmental corner with tips and ideas for how to protect our planet.
Group Sizes Catered For
15 up to 120
Materials, Resources & Information Provided
We offer an interactive pack that is downloadable from the booking confirmation email.
Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions
Photos and videos are allowed as long as there is no flash or harsh lights.
Risk Assessment Details
Risk assessments are available by request.
Education Officer Information
Pricing Information
Group rates (15+ paying people) as of 22/23. We will honour this price until the new rates are implemented in November.
- Free Teacher / Group Leader familiarization visit
- Free Teacher places based on the following ratios:
- 1:4 Nursery Groups
- 1:6 Primary Education
- 1:10 Secondary Education
£6.75 per person
£12.25 per person for Hastings Aquarium & Smugglers Adventure
£15.20 per person for Hastings Aquarium, Smugglers Adventure & Hastings Castle
Clothing Requirements
None
First Aid Information
First aiders and first aid kits are on site.
It is up to the discretion of the group leader if they wish to bring their own first aider.
Available Facilities
Gift shop
Café
Disable toilets and baby changing facilities.
Accessibility & Disabled Facilities
The building is wheelchair accessible and has disabled toilet facilities.
Our ocean tunnel does have 7 steps down and up, however there is an alternative route available to avoid the tunnel.
Opening Hours & Information
Times vary so please check website or contact us for further information.
- September 3rd – April 23rd: Open 10am – 5pm (Excluding Christmas day)
- April 24th – July 21st: Open 10am – 5:30pm
- July 22nd – September 2nd: Open 10am – 6pm
Please check with our website
Testimonials
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Other Information
THREE AMAZING ATTRACTIONS!
THREE UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES!
- Excellent value
- Free Teacher/Leader recce trip
- Excellent free place ratios
- Excellent savings on two or more attractions!
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