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National Marine Aquarium

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The largest Aquarium in the UK, the National Marine Aquarium is a conservation charity dedicated to driving the understanding of our Oceans. With the Largest and deepest tank in the UK, our Atlantic Ocean Tank, we also have the most species of sharks and rays. Then we also have the largest native collection that boasts Plymouth Sound a rock pool and local waters exhibition, and the Eddystone Reef Tank that has the largest viewing panel in the UK. We also have a further massive tank Great Barrier Reef and a collection of smaller exhibits. The self funded charity then runs conservation and education programmes in the UK and abroad, whilst funding further conservation projects across the globe.

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Advance Pass	£14.35 per person per day
Advance Pass	£10.75 per person per day
Advance Pass	£44.55 per person per day
Priority Pass	£18.45 per person per day
Priority Pass	£14.45 per person per day
Priority Pass	£59.50 per person per day
Standard Pass	£15.95 per person per day
Standard Pass	£11.95 per person per day
Standard Pass	£49.50 per person per day
Student Advance Pass	£12.15 per person per day
Student Priority Pass	£16.00 per person per day
Student Standard Pass	£13.50 per person per day

Child (3-15 years)
Family (2A+2C or 1A+3C)

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Certificate of Excellence 2018

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CoiledS
Trip Type:
Business
Evening event.
Wednesday, 13th February 2019
Corporate event for 75. Loved the venue, wow factor and unique. Food was first class and well thought out. Bar was ok reasonably priced. Read full review
LoriM732
Coral Springs, Florida
Trip Type:
Family
Great for Children
Thursday, 14th February 2019
It is hard not to be jaded by the abundant aquariums I have been to in the states. Because of that, I found this aquarium to be lacking in what I have grown to expect. There were interesting comments... Read full review
catherinerX4619EN
Redruth, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
Wish I could have these views at home!
Saturday, 16th February 2019
Being a massive lover of the underwater! I wanted something to see, something bigger then my guppies and tetra’s at home ! We’re from Cornwall so normally go to Newquay but as a birthday treat for... Read full review

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Rope Walk, Coxside, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 0DX

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Opening Times

Opening Times (1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	10:00	- 17:00*

* We are open everyday except 25th and 26th December.

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

Awards

Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme (Gold) 2017
Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2016

Functions and Events at National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth

Saturday, 16th February 2019 - Sunday, 24th February 2019

Sea the Difference at the National Marine Aquarium: more info

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