Hastings Aquarium East Sussex

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

https://hastingsaquarium.co.uk/schools-groups/group-trips/

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

https://www.google.ie/travel/hotels/entity/ChgI1M_LxOHFz6qtARoLL2cvMXRncG05ZjQQBA?utm_campaign=sharing&utm_medium=link&utm_source=htls&ved=0CAAQ5JsGahcKEwiYjvjmnc2BAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBA&ts=CAESABoECgIaACoECgAaAA

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!