National Marine Aquarium
Visit the National Marine Aquarium, the UK's largest aquarium and be amazed at our fascinating underwater world
Start with a rock pool ramble in Shallow Waters then move deeper into the coastal seas of the Atlantic Reef.
Follow the mesmerising Ocean Drifters and enter the depths of the aquarium in our Lost At Sea exhibition.
Here you'll find the Atlantic Ocean tank teeming with sharks, rays, tarpon and countless other species swimming in shoals or grazing on a sunken WWII sea plane. After meeting our freaky fish in Weird Creatures you'll finally reach the visual spectacular of Coral Seas, the perfect place to end your journey.
National Marine Aquarium has a range of places to relax and refuel Sands - alfresco cafe Waves - family restaurant Horizons - snack and drinks bar Maritime Garden - outdoor picnic area
Ocean Gifts sells a wide range of branded goods from books to soft toys.
Multiple disabled toilets and baby changing areas.
National Marine Aquarium is situated in the historic Barbican area of Plymouth. From the A38 follow the brown tourist signs. For those with SAT NAV the postcode is PL4 0LF
The National Marine Aquarium offers discounted tickets on their website - so on a wet day beat the queues and save £'s.
If you've had fun on your family day out to National Marine Aquarium, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.
Rope Walk
Coxside
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 0LF
Telephone: 0844 893 7938
Family (2 adults / 2 children) £30
Adult £11
Child (5 to 15 years old incl £6.50
4 and under Free
Student / senior £9
Children 4 & under admitted free Opening Times: Open every day except - Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Open: 10am Close: 6pm (1st April - 31st October)
10am - 5pm (1st November - 31st March).
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