British Airways i360 Observation Tower Brighton
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British Airways i360, Lower Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2LN
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Listed under: English | Environmental Studies | Leisure and Tourism | Mathematics | Science | Day Trip Destinations | Ecology & Green Awareness | Observation Tower | Outdoor Education | STEM
What we offer on a school trip
Take to the skies to see Brighton and the beautiful south coast as you have never seen them before. Glide up gently to 450ft in our futuristic glass viewing pod, which was conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects, creators of the London Eye.
Admire 360-degree views across Brighton & Hove, the South Downs National Park, the UNESCO Biosphere, the Rampion Windfarm and, on the clearest days, all the way along the coast to the Isle of Wight (49 miles away.
What makes us a great choice for education?
The pod
The glass viewing pod is fully enclosed and spacious – it’s 10 times the size of a London Eye capsule. There is room for up to 175 visitors to stand at the edge of the pod and look out, or to move around and see the view from different angles. Our friendly in-flight crew will welcome you on board, point out landmarks and answer any questions. The pod is heated and air-conditioned to ensure year-round comfort and it is fully accessible for wheelchair users.
A viewing map is available, and a multi-lingual app can be download before you board. The app has ‘pre-flight’ information about how British Airways i360 was built, as well as an in-app viewing map and a children’s section with fun facts and a treasure hunt. The content can be enjoyed in a choice of languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese and Mandarin.
At the end of your flight, the pod descends into the beach building.
Accreditation and Awards
Since opening in August 2016, British Airways i360 has been honored with 21 fantastic awards.
What is typically included on our school trips?
Move the classroom to the skies with a school trip to British Airways i360. We offer Key Skills 1 and Key Skills 2 STEM 3-week lesson plans.
School groups are invited to discover the world around them with a flight to 450ft on our beautiful glass viewing pod. Further learning can take place in our free exhibition, ‘British Airways i360: How it was Built’, which charts the pioneering engineering and design that place our attraction at the forefront of British architecture.
Materials, Resources & Information Provided
Free School Resources
We have curriculum-based activity sheets to support your day trip to British Airways i360 as well as classroom-based worksheets and learning resources that will help to extend the learning.
Click below to view our KS1 and KS2 lesson plans. Please contact us for further information and to view the resources that accompany these lesson plans:
These KS1 and KS2 activity worksheets engage skills within the subjects of Math’s, Science, Geography, Art, Design and Technology and are ready to download now.
Key Stage 1 Worksheets
KS1 Fact Challenge
KS1 Question sheet
KS1 Spot the difference
KS1 What can you see
Key Stage 2 Worksheets
KS2 Compass Directions
KS2 Compass Directions part 2
KS2 Fact Challenge
KS2 physical and human features
KS2 Question sheet
KS2 Reflection and symmetry
KS2 Reflection and symmetry page 2
Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions
Groups can take photographs and videos. No restrictions applied unless they are a doing this in a professional capacity. (i.e. professional photographer/ working for the media).
Pricing Information
Peak season - 28th Feb – 31st October.
Adult cost £14.00.
Young person (16-24 years) £9.45.
Child (4-15 years) £7.00.
Under 4 years go free.
Groups qualify for free teacher places in line with the government guidelines.
Brighton & Hove school Concessions available.
Our Weather Guarantee; if we declare poor visibility status during the time of your visit, we will give you a complimentary return ticket to be used within three months. Our Guest Experience team will let you know on the day of your visit if we are experiencing poor visibility status and will arrange your return ticket.
Available Facilities
The Beach Building
At the base of the tower is our beach building, with terraces opening straight out onto the promenade. Here you can enjoy delicious food at West Beach Bar & Kitchen, browse the shop to find stylish gifts inspired by British Airways i360 and the surrounding environment, visit our construction exhibition or host an event in our beachfront events spaces.
The Retail Shop
Our shop offers carefully selected well-designed gifts for adults and children that are both useful and beautiful.
You will find specially commissioned unique gifts, designed by local artists and our architects Marks Barfield, as well as global fair-trade products. From keepsakes such as postcards and children’s toys to handy beach gear and local cookbooks – we have something for everyone!
There is so much to enjoy at British Airways i360 that we expect your visit to last around one hour (or longer if you are dining).
- Toilets
- Pocket money optional- products start at £1.00 for (badges / pocket money toys)
Accessibility & Disabled Facilities
British Airways i360 is fully accessible for wheelchair users.
All guests with a disability are entitled to bring a companion or carer to British Airways i360 free of charge. A companion may be a family member, friend or registered carer.
A lift (suitable for use by wheelchair users) connects the upper level and the beach level. The lift is situated to the east of British Airways i360, next to the West Beach Café & Bar.
Disabled parking is available at Regency Square Car Park and there is a subway leading from the car park through to beach level.
Once at British Airways i360, there is an accessible toilet on both the upper and lower levels.
Assistance dogs are permitted at British Airways i360, but please advise us when you make your booking if you are bringing your dog. The dog must remain under your control at all times and you must be confident that your dog will not be distressed by travelling in the enclosed glass viewing pod.
Our Box Office Assistants and In-Flight Crew are available should you require any assistance and are happy to answer any queries.
We keep a limited number of wheelchairs at British Airways i360 for use during your pod flight. These are available on a “first come, first served” basis from our shop and are not available to pre-book. Your credit card details must be given as security, and we may charge you up to £250 if the wheelchair is damaged or not returned.
There is a safety limit on the number of wheelchairs permitted on the pod on any one flight. We therefore recommend that you book your pod flight as early as possible.
Visitors with hearing difficulties should preface the number with 18002 to use the Next Generation Text Service. Please note that no telephone booking fee applies to bookings for visitors with disabilities. Please provide us with as much information as possible about your access needs when you make your booking.
Opening Hours & Information
Opening hours do vary by day and month - please check the website for dates and flight availability: https://britishairwaysi360.com/plan-your-visit/opening-hours/
Testimonials
About The Visit to The i360:
Attie (Y5): "Visiting the i360 was so cool - I loved seeing the artwork on the top of local buildings!"
Hannah (Y5): "It was a fun experience. I loved looking down at people on the ground - they looked like ants!"
Teacher (Maurice Leahy): "The children were thrilled to visit the i360. It allowed them to see their local area in different way and they were surprised at the new things they spotted. From a teaching and learning point of view, the school was able to capture their enthusiasm and we took part in an exciting writing project. Children used some the writing techniques from i360 promotional materials and created media for their own viewing towers. It was a big hit and a project we will certainly repeat in the future."
About the KS2 Writing Project:
Attie: "I really enjoyed creating my own viewing tower. I could imagine people visiting my tower and having fun. My tower had a video game theme and you could sky dive from it."
Hannah: "It was an exciting project. I imagined I was very rich, so I could make any tower I wanted. I designed a platform you could jump from and land on a giant soft cushion."
- Carlton Hill School
