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
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!
Aquarium Centre Hastings
Sea Life Centre Hastings
Marine Conservation
What makes us a great choice for educational visits


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


15 up to 120. All ages welcome. Groups of above 30 will be split into smaller groups of 30 MAX. The first group will enter the aquarium, followed by the next group 10 minutes later. Please note a group leader must always be present with all groups.
Materials, Resources & Key stage Information


We provide resource materials via our website.
https://hastingsaquarium.co.uk/school-group-visitor-resources/
Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions


Photos and videos are allowed as long as there is no flash or harsh lights.
Risk Assessment


Risk assessment is available on our website.
https://hastingsaquarium.co.uk/school-group-visitor-resources/
Education Officer


Groups wanting to visit may complete a booking form on our website.
https://hastingsaquarium.co.uk/schools-groups/group-trips/
Any general enquiries about group bookings can also email us at: Bookings@bluereefaquarium.co.uk
Pricing


All group bookings must be a minimum of 15 people minimum to qualify for our group rates.
GROUP RATES (15+ PAX)
Hastings Aquarium Only – £8.25 per person
GROUP COMBI TICKETS (15+ PAX)
- Hastings Aquarium and Smugglers Adventure – £14.00 per person
- Hastings Aquarium and Hastings Castle – £11.50 per person
- Hastings Aquarium, Smugglers Adventure and Hastings Castle – £16.25 per person
We have a free group leader policy based on the following ratios:
- 1 Free Leader to every 4 Nursery aged pupils (AGED 3-4)
- 1 Free Leader to every 6 Primary aged pupils (AGED 5-11)
- 1 Free Leader to every 10 Secondary aged pupils (AGED 11-16)
If your group falls under the 15-person minimum, please still take advantage of our day ticket rates that can be found on our website.
Clothing Requirements


None
First Aid


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
Photo booth
Café
Toilets
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 Times


Times vary so please check our website or contact us for further information.
August – December 2024 Open 10AM-5PM (Excluding Christmas Day)
Please note that we are updating our opening times for 2025. We will update with this information as of November 1st 2024.
Testimonials


Please find them here
Further Information


DISCOVER HASTINGS – THREE AMAZING ATTRACTIONS!
- Excellent value
- Free Teacher/Leader trip
- Excellent free place ratios
- Excellent savings on two or more attractions!
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