Avonmouth education centre
Discover how we treat wastewater and turn it into renewable energy at our Avonmouth education centre.
Who can visit
Education sessions at this site are only suitable for ages 14 and above.
Things to do
At Avonmouth, we recycle plastics, food waste and poo, and turn it into energy.
Learn about how we do it and the positive impact it has on the environment on a tour of the site, which is our biggest one!
As part of the tour, we will also cover the impact climate change on our treatment processes and the issues caused by certain items getting flushed.
We only offer tours at Avonmouth as the site does not have a classroom. If you would also like to book an education session, you may want to visit one of our other education centres.
Facilities at the education centre
- Water recycling centre.
- Food waste centre.
- Toilets.
There is limited parking at the site, so please try and car share, or arrive by coach or minibus.
Pedestrian access if strictly prohibited to ensure the health and safty of visitors.
How to find the education centre
Address
Avonmouth water recycling centre, Kings Weston Lane, Bristol, BS11 0YS.
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Book a visit
If you would like to visit our Avonmouth education centre, book your free session and tour today.
Before your visit
Ahead of your educational visit, please see our guidance and safety procedures.
Education visits to Wessex Water sites - Teachers' guide
education-visits-to-wessex-water-sites-teachers-guide.pdf - (193kb)Education visits to Wessex Water sites - Parental guide
education-visits-to-wessex-water-sites-parental-guide.pdf - (668kb)Education visits to Wessex Water sites -Emergency procedures
education-visits-to-wessex-water-sites-emergency-procedures.pdf - (146kb)