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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)

2069 reviews

Certificate of Excellence 2018

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Very Good
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Average
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Terrible
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Recent Reviews:

Trevor M
Reading, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Family
One of the best rainy day options in the South West
Monday, 13th August 2018
Third visit here in the past few years. It's simply brilliant - better than any Sea Life aquarium I've been to. As with anywhere like this - get there early to avoid the crowds! I'm sure the best... Read full review
boo411
Trip Type:
Family
BUSY
Sunday, 12th August 2018
If you're a local don't visit in peak season, we weren't able to view anything. Only good thing is we are local and got a years pass so will visit out of season! Read full review
Mayo1969
Plymouth, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Family
Great day out.
Sunday, 12th August 2018
Took my 2 grandchildren. They had a great day and were fascinated by the tanks and displays. Well worth a visit. Paid the extra for an annual pass. Really worth it. Read full review

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Map & Directions

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

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Tel0844 8937938

Opening Times

Opening Times (1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2018)
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

Monday, 1st January 2018 - Sunday, 30th December 2018

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