British Antarctic Survey is inviting you to send your name on an extraordinary adventure to the world's most remote continent.
This October, you can be part of a remarkable expedition to Antarctica - without leaving home. British Antarctic Survey's Ticket to Antarctica returns with another adventure to the frozen continent, this time following a Twin Otter research plane as it flies thousands of miles from Canada to the UK's Rothera Research Station, then onwards to the remote Sky-Blu field camp.
Starting today (Tuesday 2 September) you can sign up for your name to travel this incredible route, and receive weekly 'airmail' updates following the expedition's progress - plus a personalised digital 'ticket' featuring campaign mascot Pebble Penguin.
This year's adventure includes meeting the pilots that fly over pristine Antarctic landscapes, visiting a station literally built on skis, conducting science from the sky and discovering what life is really like in one of Earth's most challenging environments.
Win a postcard from Antarctica
For ten lucky participants who have sent their name, Antarctic 'airmail' will become a reality! During the adventure, participants will have the opportunity to join a draw to receive an exclusive postcard sent from the residents-only post office at Rothera Research Station, Antarctica.
Join fellow explorers from around the world
Last year's Antarctic journey on board RRS Sir David Attenborough captured the imaginations of 70,000 people around the world. Participants told us it created "great memories" for grandchildren, helped families share in loved ones' Antarctic experiences, and fascinated people from 2 to 92 years old.
Captivate your classroom
This year, it's even easier for teachers to bring the excitement of Ticket to Antarctica into the classroom. Teachers can register a class as a group, and young people of any age can sign up to take part independently.
One teacher told us: "My Year 4 pupils loved receiving their weekly message. They would meet me at the door in the morning asking if it had arrived."
Schools can join a live call with researchers at Halley VI Research Station as part of STEM's Protect our Planet Day (recommended for Key Stages 2 and 3) on 27 November 2025. Teachers can also tap into curriculum-linked lesson plans for Key Stages 2-4.
Your journey begins 2 October 2025
Registration is free and takes just minutes. You'll receive your personalised ticket immediately, with your first digital airmail update arriving in late September as the team prepares for departure.
Whether you're fascinated by polar science, dream of adventure or want to share the magic of Antarctica with your family, this is your chance to experience one of the world's last great wildernesses and understand the vital climate research happening there.
Sign up at tickettoantarctica.co.uk now.
