Maritime / Sea Life

Maritime / Sea Life

What is it and what does it involve?

The primary purpose of maritime and sea life establishments are to bring the ways of the ocean inland and make them accessible for everybody - these venues can involve things such as famous ships now open for public enjoyment and will educate all visitors about all topics ocean related!

What are the benefits?

Learning about maritime and sea life ventures are a great way of learning about things you don’t normally get to experience – life in and on the ocean is largely unfamiliar to many people, so these kinds of venues are great opportunities to see things you never have before, and are great accompaniment to classroom learning!

What students is it suitable for?

Maritime and sea life venues are generally suitable for everyone, but you should check with the destination in question to make certain as the specifics can vary greatly differ between establishments.

Costs?

Admission costs will vary a lot depending on the content of the venue; make sure to thoroughly check out what’s in your area.

Safety Implications?

Some of these venues are boats, so if you are on deck you must make sure younger students are properly supervised and aware of any regulations in place for their safety.

Venues for this Category

Educational Field Trips

Begin your journey into the astounding underwater world by taking a look at the Giant Spider Crab and the Giant Pacific Octopus. These aquatic creatures amaze us with their ability to camoflage themselves with surrounding rocks and other ocean features.

Your school field trip to SEA LIFE will include:

  • Rockpool Experience – Get up close and personal with our creatures
  • Free Chaperone Tickets – 1 free Chaperone Ticket per every 5 Student Tickets purchased
  • Free educational talks throughout the day that your class can attend 
  • Free Teacher Preview Visit
  • Free Downloadable Resources

The Lakes Aquarium brings your group face to face with a vast array of creatures from the furthest reaches of the globe – from fierce piranha and dainty seahorses, to menacing pike and diving ducks.

At SEA LIFE Mooloolaba you and your students will experience:

  • A wide range of interactive and educational programs to suit your students, your time and your budget.

  • Our amazing interactive touch pool, enthralling talks and feeds, and highly entertaining seal presentations.

The exciting, new £27 million Mary Rose Museum opened its doors to visitors last year. Located just metres from Nelson's flagship, HMS Victory and the ships of the modern Royal Navy, the new museum provides one of the most significant insights into Tudor life in the world and creates the new centrepiece to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

Discover how the Royal Navy helped shape the modern world through stories of courage and determination in our three exhibition galleries.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is an ideal day out for groups and tours.

The Denny Tank is located in West Dunbartonshire, in the town of Dumbarton on the River Clyde, close to Dumbarton Castle. It was built by the Denny family, Victorian shipbuilders and designers, famous for their work on the Cutty Sark and inventors of the Denny helicopter and Denny hovercraft.

Saltisford Canal Trust would like to give you a warm welcome to the Saltisford Arm of the Grand Union Canal, in heart of the historic market town of Warwick. 

We are a small canal charity set up 30 years ago to restore the canal arm which dates back to 1799, and is originally the terminus of the Warwick and Birmingham Canal.

Home to one of Europe's largest collections of global marine life and the jewel in the crown of the 28 Sea Life attractions in the UK and Europe. Situated in the heart of London, the experience takes visitors on an immersive and interactive journey along the Great Oceanic Conveyor.

You'll have an amazing day out at our fantastic SEA LIFE adventure both above and below the ocean.

  • SEA LIFE Adventure Park with over 1,000 incredible creatures from sharks and sea turtles to giant spider crabs and Octopus!

  • 53m panoramic tower giving you unrivalled views of the coastline.

Immerse yourself in a sea of colour, with ten spectacular recreated environments.

Come face to face with hundreds of creatures – from otters, rays and clownfish to sharks and piranhas – discover the world’s waters under one roof. 

New for 2014 – See amazing baby loggerhead turtles cruise the waters of their new Key West home and get jaw-droppingly close to the new crocodile!

The marine curriculum brought alive...

Visit the UK's largest aquarium and be amazed at our fascinating underwater world and how we all play a part in conserving it.

Your journey will take you across the world's oceans, from the shores of Plymouth to the coral reefs of the tropics. Our hosts deliver an action-packed talk schedule, including our not-to-be-missed interactive dive show at 2 pm daily.

Wharf Aquatics - award winning aquatic store for tropical fish, marine, aquarium, pond, coldwater fish, reptiles - Nottingham, Mansfield, Alfreton area.

Explore HMS Belfast’s nine decks to discover the stories of life on board this warship during Arctic convoys, D-Day and beyond.

Maryport Maritime Museum is ideally situated at the quayside in the beautiful and historic town of Maryport.

The museum occupies the building formally known as The Queen's Head public house which entertained and boarded a great many sailors between their voyages on the high seas.

SEA LIFE Manchester offers an interactive, hands-on visit for schools and groups. With an array of amazing creatures and our helpful and knowledgeable staff on hand to answer questions and offer amazing facts about the creatures that you'll see, this is an inspiring visit for all.

Situated right on the sea-front next to Brighton's iconic pier, SEA LIFE Brighton is the world's oldest operating aquarium and provides a fascinating insight into life below the waves.

Looking for family attractions and things to do in Istanbul? Visit Istanbul SEA LIFE Aquarium, located in Forum Istanbul Shopping Mall and home to an exciting collection of sea creatures.

Visit the Birthplace of the Titanic

Titanic Belfast is a visitor attraction and a monument to Belfast's maritime heritage on the site of the former Harland & Wolff shipyard. It tells the stories of the ill-fated RMS Titanic, which sank on her maiden voyage in 1912, and her sister ships RMS Olympic and HMHS Britannic.

Working coastguard lookout with a marvellous miscellany of maritime exhibits

One of England’s smallest museums, Mundesley Maritime Museum is packed with exhibits, including  lifesaving paraphernalia, ships wheels, and navigation lights. 

Prints and other information illustrate over 200 years of the town’s maritime history taking in lifeboats, shipwrecks, fishing, railways and the tragic story of the Mundesley Minefield.

One of Norfolk and England’s greatest heroes

The Nelson Museum celebrates the life and times of Admiral Lord Nelson. Find out about his remarkable naval career, the sea battles he won, his Norfolk childhood, scandalous love life and untimely death at the Battle of Trafalgar. 

Packed with dramatic and moving details the museum also offers ships' games, family fun days and a garden for picnics.

Situated in the award winning Maritime Quarter area of Swansea City, we are bordered on one side by the sandy beach of Swansea Bay. The vibrant city centre, with all of the amenities you could ever need, is only a short walk away.

From seahorses to sharks, crocodiles to crabs - they're all here!

Throughout our aquarium you will come face to face with a whole host of marine creatures from around the world, but also many which you would find in the Thames Estuary: rays, crabs, starfish and many more.

Meet Puffer fish, Lionfish and a very famous Clownfish! You can also play, do arts and crafts or even make up a fish dance!

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