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Ilfracombe Aquarium
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*LOCAL AQUATIC EXHIBITS *PIER CAFÉ WITH HARBOUR VIEW DECK *FUNKY FISH GIFT SHOP*
Established since 2001, this exciting, award winning, all weather, family attraction is the ‘go-to’ attraction whilst in Ilfracombe.
New for 2019
Exciting New Exhibits and enhanced café space with Café Harbour View Deck; providing stunning elevated views of the harbour, Verity & St. Nicholas’ Chapel.
The LOCAL AQUATIC EXHIBITS are a lovingly-cared-for, collection of living exhibits displaying over 75 species. They provide a unique and fascinating zoned journey of discovery from the source of an Exmoor stream to sea and beyond - to Lundy and it’s Marine Protected Area. Complimentary childrens’ quizzes, for all ages, following fun trails are offered on entry.
Friendly, caring, knowledgeable staff engage with talks, offer feeding demonstrations and remain on hand throughout to help.
The aquarium also offers the FUNKY FISH GIFT SHOP where a great range of good value, unusual aquatic themed gifts can be purchased. THE PIER CAFÉ with Harbour View Deck provides a wide variety of delicious, sensibly priced, quality products available to enjoy in a relaxing and beautiful sun-trap, harbourside environment. Free wifi.
*Local Aquatic Exhibits
*Funky Fish Gift Shop
*Pier Café with sheltered outside seating.
*Café deck provides unrivalled harbour and coastal views. Is a great sun trap.
* Convenient pier Parking
* Picturesque harbour- side location
* Large child friendly pedestrian area at front
* Modern toilets
* Disabled access throughout ground level
* Coach dropping-off point
* Free WIFI
* Verity statue / St Nicholas’ Chapel / harbour / stunning coastal views all just 100m away!
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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £6.25 per ticket |
| Child (3-15yrs) | £5.25 per ticket |
| Family (1 adult + 3 children) | £21.00 per ticket |
| Family (2 adults + 3 children) | £27.00 per ticket |
| Family (2 adults and 2 children) | £22.00 per ticket |
| Grandparents (2 seniors + 2 children) | £15.95 per ticket |
| Senior Citizen (65+) | £5.25 per ticket |
| Students (with NUS card) | £5.50 per ticket |
Any additional children with family groups discounted to £5 each.
We do not accept bank transfers etc but we do accept all major credit cards except American Express. Cash and contactless payments accepted.
Facilities
COVID-19 Response
- 1m distancing in place
- 2m distancing in place
- Capacity limit
- Clear signage
- Contactless payment possible
- COVID-19 measures in place
- COVID-19 risk assessment completed
- COVID-19 staff training completed
- Currently closed - Aquarium is closed but cafe and shop open.
- Deep cleaning between visitors
- Floors clearly marked for social distancing
- Food available during COVID-19 restrictions
- Hand sanitizer available to visitors & staff
- Hygiene screens in place
- Outside seating
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Pets welcome during COVID-19 restrictions
- Queuing system
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Socially distanced spaced seating
- Staff required to regularly wash hands
- Virtual menus
Map & Directions
The Old Lifeboat House, The Pier, Ilfracombe Harbour, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9EQ
Opening Times
* The Aquarium is still closed but we are hoping to reopen Mid February 2021. The Pier Cafe and Funky Fish Gift Shop will be reopening under Covid 19 secure guidelines on July 4th 2020. Open 10.30 – 3.30 daily.
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