Group Visits - Educational Visits

The Oceanarium is an ideal environment for learning -discover a wide range of aquatic creatures and habitats linked to elements of the National Curriculum. Plasma screen documentaries, interpretation boards and the world’s first Interactive Dive Cage will engage and inspire your pupils – bringing learning to life!

The Oceanarium is an all weather, indoor attraction suitable for all ages and abilities from pre-school, KS1 and KS2 through to GNVQ students.

All pre-booked groups of 10 or more paying people receive special discounted rates (see below for details) and are entitled to a free guided tour, by one of our experienced ‘Welcome Hosts’. To further enhance your visit, why not download our free education packs.

Get Resources

To enjoy your tour we recommend that you allow one to one and a half hours. Afterwards allow time to enjoy our beachfront “Offshore Café” with breathtaking views across the bay, and time to shop in “The Cove” for the ideal gift or souvenir.

There is a coach drop-off point situated by the BIC, approximately one minutes walk, across a pedestrianised plaza, from the Oceanarium. The nearest coach park is at Queen’s Road Car Park – situated just off the Wessex Way (less than a mile from the Oceanarium).

Please note: To receive discounted rates, groups must pre-book 48hours (minimum) before the date of your visit. Tour guides are offered subject to availability and are not available during the school holidays. It is advised that the maximum group size is 25. Larger groups will be divided into more manageable numbers for guided tours.

EDUCATIONAL GROUP RATES:
Teacher	£4.00	N/A
Child (3-15yrs)	£4.00	full admission price £6.00
Student (16+ with student I.D.)	£6.00	full admission price £7.50
Additional Adults	£6.50	full admission price £8.50
Disabled	£4.00	full admission price £6.00
Carer	£4.00	full admission price £6.00

For education groups we also offer 1 free teacher place for every 10 paying children.
We also offer one teacher at our teacher rate (currently £4.00) with every 10 paying children. All additional adults must pay the standard adult group rate (currently £6.50) regardless of whether they are teachers, class room assistants, parents etc.

To book or for more information call 01202 311993 ext 25 to speak to our Bookings Co-ordinator.

NEW FOR 2008: PRE-ORDERED GIFTBAGS

Make your group's visit to the Oceanarium completely hassle free with our new pre-ordered giftbags!

For only £1.50 per pupil, we can provide a fantastic reminder of their trip, pre packed and ready for you to collect at the end of your visit.

Each giftbag contains stationery items such as a pencil, pen and rubber* along with an Oceanarium sticker. For more details, please ask when booking.

* Contents may change without prior notice, but giftbags will always contain items of a similar nature and value.

Group Visits - Educational Visits

Teacher Resources

NEW FOR 2008: PRE-ORDERED GIFTBAGS