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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 2020
Aquarium is under going a major refurbishment and enlargement to enhance your journey around the local aquatic exhibits. This work has been majorly delayed due to Covid 19, we are working hard to reopen for Easter 2021.
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.
New for 2018
Exciting New Exhibits and enhanced café space with Café Harbour View Deck; providing stunning elevated views of the harbour, Verity & St. Nicholas’ Chapel.
*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!
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Adult | £7.75 per ticket |
Child (3-15yrs) | £5.75 per ticket |
Family (1 adult + 3 children*) | £22.50 per ticket |
Family (2 adults + 3 children*) | £29.50 per ticket |
Family (2 adults and 2 children) | £24.25 per ticket |
Grandparents (2 seniors + 2 children*) | £22.50 per ticket |
Senior Citizen (65+) | £6.75 per ticket |
Students (with NUS card) | £6.25 per ticket |
* Indicates any additional children within family groups charged @ £5.25 ea.
NB Annual Membership (AM) is available on request. This provides unlimited entry for the following 12 months. Same day admission purchase is refunded off AM.
2022 Opening (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022) |
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* Opening Times 2022
Feb. spring half term - Easter hols. 10 - 3
Easter hols. - May summer half term 10-4
May summer half term 10-430/5
Summer hols. (mid-July -early Sept) 10 - 5/530
Sept - Oct autumn half term 10 - 4/430
Nov 10-230/
Dec - Jan CLOSED
Please refer to website for further details.
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