Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein School Trips Bath Somerset

Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein School Trips Bath Somerset offers an immersive, curriculum-linked experience in the heart of Bath, bringing literature, history and storytelling to life for students.

Museum Visits

Visit the birthplace of Frankenstein and discover the dramatic true story of Mary Shelley and her infamous creation written in Bath in 1816 when Mary was just 19 years old. Our multi-award-winning attraction combines museum and immersive experiences including Escape Rooms and Escape Games giving students an atmospheric opportunity to explore English, History, Art and Culture.

The Frankenstein Experience – Walking Tour and Museum

Walk in author Mary Shelley’s forgotten footsteps in Bath on this engaging one-hour award-winning walking tour plus museum entry. Students will see where she lived, researched and wrote her iconic novel, Frankenstein. Your journey will explore Bath’s Regency side streets and uncover tales of secrets, lies and ruined reputations.

• Central Bath location (easy access for coaches and walking tours)
• Links to the KS3, KS4, GCSE and A-level English curricula.
• Combines history, literature and immersive learning
• Designed to support classroom learning of Frankenstein
• Trusted by schools across the UK

English Literature

• Gothic fiction (Frankenstein)
• Character study and narrative themes

Science

• Early scientific experimentation
• Ethics of scientific discovery

History

• Georgian / Victorian period context
• History of medicine and science

PSHE / Citizenship

• Moral responsibility in science
• Consequences of innovation

Museum Entry can accommodate groups of up to 30 students at one time.

Victors Lair Escape Room has a maximum capacity of 8 students with 1 adult on the premises.

The Shallows Basement Escape has a maximum capacity of 4 students with 1 adult on the premises.

The Frankenstein Experience is for groups of up to 24 students.

Larger cohorts may be split into staggered entry groups

We provide learning sheets tailored for KS3, KS4, and KS5, which are designed to support students’ learning during and after their visit. These resources were developed in collaboration with a local education provider to ensure they are age-appropriate and relevant to the curriculum. We are happy to provide sample learning sheets to teachers before their visit and can also direct them to any resources available on our website.

No restrictions

We can provide risk assessment upon request.

learning@houseoffrankenstein.com or 01225 551542

• Museum Entry (Excluding the Escape Rooms) – £9 per student

We recommend an adult to student ratio of:

Years 7 upwards (age 11 upwards): 1:20

Additional adults attending are charged at £16.75 per person.

• Museum and Escape Room – £22 per student

• Escape Room Only – £13 per student
• The Frankenstein Experience (Walking Tour and Museum Entry) – £18 per student

There will always be a qualified first aider on site.

• Toilets
• Ticketed entry reception
• Gift shop
• Nearby cafés and eateries in Bath city centre
• Waiting areas (limited on-site seating)
• Packed lunches typically taken in nearby public spaces (not always on-site dining)

Open 7 days a week from 11am till 5pm during term time and 11am until 6.30pm during school holidays.

“We were led by costume-clad actors and were immediately transported with soundscapes and visual effects. The House of Frankenstein has distinguished itself as an exhibition that celebrates not only the life of a prominent novelist but the monster that brought her literary acclaim.”

King Edwards School, Bath