Venue

Blackpool's Winter Gardens first opened to the public on 11 July 1878, with a lavish ceremony attended by the Lord Mayor of London and Mayors and Mayoresses from 68 towns throughout the country. The Winter Gardens has entertained hordes of crowds in Blackpool in its collection of theatres, ballrooms, exhibition halls and public spaces. Since opening in 1878, the venue’s aspirations have continued to mirror the development of Blackpool as a friendly seaside resort and as the town grew in popularity throughout the century, the venue’s wide range of entertainment has developed with it.

We make sure your pupils get up-close to the amazing creatures in our themed displays. After all, the more they see the more they'll learn

Here are just some of the highlights:

• Over 2,000 creatures including sharks, sting rays, sea horses and many more.
• A spectacular walk under under the waves through our ocean tunnel.
• Feeding demonstrations and talks.
• Marine habitats ranging from rivers and lakes to deep oceans.
• The chance to touch a starfish or crab at our rockpool.

Give your class an unforgettable learning experience on Britain's biggest screen. Pick an IMAX film, and book a visit for your class – film showings during term time usually start at 10:30am or 11:45am, but other times can also be arranged. Alternatively, you can schedule a screening of a full-length feature film. 

Benefits of school trips to the BFI IMAX London include: