Discover the dramatic story of the world's oceans from the dawn of time to the future, at Hull's award wining aquarium - home to 3000 fish and 40 sharks! Highlights include Europe's deepest viewing tunnel and a glass lift ride through our 10m tank.

Visit The Twilight Zone, the world's largest exhibition on deep ocean life, featuring Giant Pacific Octopus, Wolf Eels and the ancient Nautilus.

Explore The Deep's newest is Slime – discover animals who stick, slime and slide to survive! 

One café open all year round and a second café open during peak periods Picnic area available in and outside of the building (please note inside picnic areas may be used by schools during busy periods.

Salads bar available and all dietary requirements can be catered for – ask staff for more details

Large gift shop The Deepartment Store sells a variety of gifts for younger children and a good selection of quality gifts including Fair Trade for adults

Disabled toilets on all floors

No baby food sold but milk / food can be warmed for babies

Follow the M62 East and then A63 to Hull City Centre, follow tourist signs to The Deep. From the rail station, it will take 20 minutes walk or catch the No. 20 bus from the station which will drop you at The Deep

When the kids are at school (Mon – Fri) The Deep can get quite busy with school groups, so come after 2pm and enjoy the exhibition when the school kids have gone home.

If you've had fun on your family day out to The Deep, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.