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Planning your visit and On the Day
Explore is a hands-on science centre on Bristol's
historic Harbourside, with over 170 interactive exhibits, presenter-led
live shows, special temporary exhibitions and the iconic Planetarium
sphere showing seasonal star shows.
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Our learning programme of
workshops, events and
resources is designed to support a visit to our
attractions and exhibitions, providing a stimulating environment for
learning and exploration.
This page contains all the information you will need while planning your
trip, and on the day, in order to make your visit as enjoyable as
possible.
Planning your visit
Education rates (per student)
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Entry price |
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Educational groups |
£4.45 |
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| Nursery
groups |
£2.95 |
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Additional
workshops (see
workshop programme) |
from £1.75 |
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| Live
Science shows |
50p |
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The educational rates above are available to
formal educational groups of ten or more students under the age of
21 including schools, colleges, home education and social
services. Leisure groups also apply for special rates; please call
for prices.
Accompanying adults
For every ten students, one accompanying adult goes free. For pre-school
groups and groups with special educational needs, one adult goes free with
every five students. Additional accompanying adults are charged the
student rate.
Payment
Explore will invoice your organisation once the booking has been
made. Full payment must be received on or before the day. No refunds are
given but complimentary tickets for return visits will be issued if actual
numbers visiting are less than the pre-booked number. Cheques should be
made payable to At-Bristol Ltd.
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Booking
Please telephone our dedicated bookings team for help in planning your
visit or to make your booking – call 0845 345 3344. Educational group
visits must be booked at least 14 days in advance.
Opening times
Explore is open every day except 24, 25 and 26
December. Educational rates and services are available weekdays in
term-time, 10am to 5pm (last entry at 4pm).
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Special needs
Explore is committed to supporting visits for those with special
educational needs. Please call for further details. Please discuss any
requirements at time of booking.
Accessibility
Explore is fully accessible to wheelchair users, including available
spaces in the Planetarium (pre-booking is advised). Wheelchairs are
available on request.
Risk assessment
All buildings, exhibits, workshops and activities within Explore
have been fully risk assessed. To view further details, please see our
on-line risk assessment by clicking
here.
Free Planning visits
Teachers are welcome to preview Explore at any time. Simply bring along
headed paper from your school, signed by the headteacher, and you can get
access free of charge. We also offer free teacher preview evenings where
you can learn about upcoming exhibitions and events - click here for more information.
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Contact details
Learning At-Bristol
Harbourside
Bristol
BS1 5DB
Tel: 0117 915 5000
Fax: 0117 915 7200
E-mail: education@at-bristol.org.uk
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On the day
Drop-off and
parking
Coaches and minibuses should drop off their visitors next to Millennium
Square. Coaches will then be directed to one of the Council coach parking
sites allocated for use by Explore. Limited on-site parking is
available for minibuses and special needs groups, but this must be
arranged at the time of booking as places are limited.
Coats and bags
There are trolleys in which to leave coats and bags (but not valuables).
Explore will allocate each group a trolley at the time of arrival
and this can be accessed for lunch.
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Lunches
Explore is situated by two magnificent pedestrian squares
making this an ideal site for picnics. Some lunch spaces are available
within the buildings but these are limited. Priority is given to groups
whose visits fall between 12pm and 2pm, to younger children and those with
special needs. Lunch spaces are allocated on arrival.
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Shops
Explore’s shop sells a range of educational toys, books and ‘pocket
money’ souvenirs. If you are planning to visit the shop, please remember
to include this in your schedule, or alternatively, goody bags can be
pre-ordered – please call 0845 345 3344 for details.
Resources
We have a full programme of educational workshops, which supplement a
visit to Explore, as well as a range of special theme days
(including gifted and talented events). We also have a selection of
on-line resources to further enhance a visit. Please have a
look around the rest of our site at everything we have to offer
educational groups.
For bookings and information: call 0845 345 3344 or email
education@at-bristol.org.uk
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