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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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Recent Reviews:

Alun41
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Solo travel
Fairly spectacular
Sunday, 17th February 2019
This is worth the visit but I feel a little expensive. Children will love the experience to see all kinds of fish and sea life. I particularly liked the way the tour around is set up, ensuring that... Read full review
della p
Plymouth, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Family
Treat day
Sunday, 17th February 2019
I love this place .we don't go often enough and it's right on my door step.the staff are friendly and professional in there knowledge. Reasonable price for what you can see. It's such an amazing... Read full review
John G
Truro, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Friends getaway
They do good work
Monday, 18th February 2019
Well worth a visit to see what they are doing to protect our sea life. The sea's are fished out, years ago when I was a youth the sea's were full of fish now you have to look through all the rubbish... 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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