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Added value for groups
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Special group and trade rates
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One organiser goes free when bringing 20 or more
visitors
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Free familiarisation visits for organisers and
operators
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Free admission and hospitality for coach drivers
and recognised courier guides
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Account facilities for tour and coach operators
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Advance booking system with pay on arrival and
fast track entry
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Access for all
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All weather, all year attraction
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Easy access from M4/M5
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Coach drop off and pick up on-site
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School groups: click
here for information on visits for all key stages and post-16.
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"A unique place to
visit… many were surprised at the fantastic
range of things to see and do.”
Group
Leisure magazine - familiarisation visit
"Our age ranges were from 5 years to 73 and
all the ages in between and, without
exception, we all enjoyed our day enormously."
Mrs
Chandler, Bristol |
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EXPLORE
Explore-At-Bristol
...an amazing world of hands-on discovery
Experience the
secrets of the everyday and the extraordinary in the UK's most
exciting interactive science centre! Get into a spin on a human
gyroscope, pluck a magical laser harp, explore Space and experience
the wonky side of life in the leaning lounge...
Take a trip to the stars in our new presenter-led seasonal night sky
show, and discover something new with our ever-changing programme of
special exhibitions and interactive events. Explore involves people of
all ages in an incredible journey through the workings of the world
around us.
"Fantastic, hand-on activities - something for everyone to enjoy."
Mrs Jones, Bath.
Informal learning
At-Bristol offers a wealth of
opportunities for groups of all ages, abilities and interests -
whether a Scout or Guide pack, language school, adult special-interest
or lifelong learning group, or youth or after-school club.
In addition to the attractions we offer unrivalled behind-the-scenes
facilities including laboratories, computer suites and a TV Studio. A
wide variety of workshops and bespoke activities can be run for
pre-booked groups; please feel free to call and discuss your ideas.
We run special badge days for Scouting and Girlguiding groups; to hear
of future events please call and ask to be added to our contact list.
"An excellent day – Cubs thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Good from a
leader’s point of view – a badge completed in a day – all under one
roof!" Cub leader
Schools: for a Learning brochure outlining At-Bristol’s
curriculum-linked programmes in science, ICT, new media, citizenship
and leisure & tourism, for all key stages and post-16, please email
education@at-bristol.org.uk, or visit Education.
SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS
AND EVENTS
What’s on?
From interactive shows and hands-on workshops to meet-the-expert
sessions, Explore offers a varied events programme.
Click here to find out what's on
ACCESS FOR ALL
At-Bristol is proud
to have won Best Disabled Facility in the Group Leisure Industry Awards
2004, voted for by the readers of Group Leisure magazine. We want
everyone to enjoy At-Bristol and are committed to providing access for
all to our exhibitions and events. Facilities include:
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free entry for accompanying carers
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disabled parking next to Millennium Square and in the
car park
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level site and lifts to all floors
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wheelchair spaces in the Planetarium
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wheelchairs are available on request
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disabled toilet facilities in all venues
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mini loops at the information and ticket desks
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hearing loops in the Planetarium
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guide dogs are welcome
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information for visually impaired visitors
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Concession rates for registered disabled people
NB. Because of height restrictions arrangements must be made in
advance to park vehicles over two metres high.
REFRESHMENTS
Treat yourself to a delicious meal or snack in the
Explore café, or in the Firehouse Rotisserie restaurant. Please call
for information on meal deals and afternoon tea specials. Group meals
must be booked in advance. There is an outdoor kiosk and vending
machines are in the attractions. Picnic spaces can be set aside for
group packed lunches; again please request this when making your
booking as spaces are limited.
Coach drivers and recognised courier guides (in charge of a group)
receive a refreshment voucher along with free admission to all three
attractions.
GIFT SHOP
The Explore
shop offers
intriguing presents and souvenirs. Gift vouchers are available for
admission or annual membership. You can also shop online at
http://shop.at-bristol.org.uk
CHILDREN’S FACILITIES
Baby changing and pushchair access is available in all the
attractions. Children under three go free.
We can organise
fun-packed birthday parties – please email
information@at-bristol.org.uk for details.
PLANNING YOUR DAY
Familiarisation visits are available for group travel organisers
and tour operators – please call to arrange a visit.
Our friendly information and bookings team will help you tailor-make
an itinerary to suit your group’s interests and take you through our
flexible booking options. Call 0845 345 1235 (all calls charged
at local rates)
Site maps are available in advance from the bookings team.
"I must congratulate you all on being so organised and making the
day trouble free." J Dowling, Worcester
OPENING TIMES
Explore is open every day except 24, 25 and 26 December.
10am to 5pm - weekdays during term time (last entry at 4pm).
10am to 6pm - weekends, bank holidays and daily during local
school holidays (last entry at 5pm).
Schools: during term time, pre-booked school groups can visit
from 9.30am.
ADMISSION
Click here for admission rates.
Scout and Guide groups
- one accompanying adult goes free with every five Beavers or
Rainbows; every eight Cubs or Brownies; and every ten Scouts or
Guides. Please book in advance.
Nursery and pre-school groups: one adult goes free with every
five children.
BURSARIES
Bursary visits are available, subject to funding, to subsidise visits
from community groups who would otherwise be unable to afford a visit
to Explore. To find out more, please contact 0845 345 1235 or email
information@at-bristol.org.uk
BOOKINGS
Our friendly information and bookings team will help you tailor-make
an itinerary to suit your group’s interests and take you through our
flexible booking options. Call 0845 345 1235 (all calls
charged at local rates)
No advance payment or deposit is required. If you have pre-booked you
will pick up your tickets from the Explore Information desk and will enjoy fast track entry for your group.
Visa/MasterCard/Switch/Delta or sterling cheque is accepted on the
day. Prices include VAT at 17.5%
DIRECTIONS
Click here
for full directions and maps.
At-Bristol is
registered charity no. 1049954.
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