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National Marine Aquarium
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About
The National Marine Aquarium is an Ocean Conservation Charity dedicated to connecting people with our Ocean. Their fun & engaging Ocean experts run the largest Aquarium in the UK and can’t wait to help you have a great experience. Your Aquarium visit will take you around the world’s Ocean. Connect with the Ocean from Plymouth Sound, all the way to the tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef and everywhere in between! Their exhibits feature stunning underwater habitats and the animals that live there.
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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult Ticket | from £19.50 to £23.00 per ticket |
| Child Ticket | from £9.75 to £11.50 per ticket |
| Senior Ticket (60+ yrs) | from £17.50 to £21.00 per ticket |
| Student | from £14.50 to £18.00 per ticket |
| Under 3s and Carers | Free |
Day Plus Pass
So that visitors can gain the most from their experience at National Marine Aquarium, on purchase of a day ticket visitors will be able to return to National Marine Aquarium for a further 12 months free of charge (terms and conditions apply). This is applicable to all tickets purchased online too.
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Recent Reviews:
- GosieQCoventry, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilySmall and overrated
Saturday, 1st January 2022Very small Aquarium. 1 hour is more than enough to see everything - so do not book car park for any longer time. Have seen about 7 different places like this in UK, but this one was the worst one... Read full review - helenmZ1354UASlough, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyGood time had by all.
Saturday, 1st January 2022Enjoyed the wide variety of sealife and ways of observing it. Not too sure about your science “expert” describing string alkalis as “sweet” but we just skirted round that point. Read full review - 675Helicreature675Cornwall, United KingdomDisappointing
Sunday, 23rd January 2022I so wanted to be able to write a great review of this place as it was part of a long planned, special, family day out - but the truth is that it doesn't come close to other aquariums I've visited... Read full review
Facilities
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Specialist Features
- Family Fun
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- National Marine Aquarium
Map & Directions
Rope Walk, Coxside, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 0DX
Opening Times
| Opening Times (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00* |
* Open all year (closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day)
Last entry 4pm
Awards
- Green Awards
.JPG "Green Tourism Business Scheme (Gold)")
Green Tourism Business Scheme (Gold) 2017 - Visit England
Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2016
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