Newquay Blue Reef Aquarium is situated on Towan Beach on the Cornish coast. An exciting underwater adventure that takes you on a journey from local waters to the more exotic. With over 40 different displays of marine species and encounters with reef fish in the coral reef display you are in for a captivating family day out!
Things to see and do
Incredible views with ocean displays of tropical sharks, coral reef fish and a huge Loggerhead turtle are there to greet you. One of the largest creatures swimming in the aquarium is the black tip reef shark, which can grow to almost 2 metres in length. Wow! See your new fishy friends, along with other tropical species such as loggerhead, wonderful turtles and puffer fish in the ocean tank. The aquarium has an impressive 250,000 litre ocean tank. So, there's plenty to see.
Surrounded by breathtaking ocean and wonderful wildlife, discover the only place in Cornwall to get up close and personal with the creatures that call our waters home. With a range of extensive exhibits, there is no better place in the county to visit to get your fishy fix!
We have a wide range of exhibits here at Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay, including those with creatures from different corners of the world. You can expect to see tropical fish, reptiles and much more! Whether it's sharks, big turtles or colourful tropical fish you want to see, we have it all!
Of course, we stay loyal to our roots too. Our Cornish waters gives guests a great glimpse into the fish that inhabit our nearby ocean.
When you purchase your admission, you have access to the aquarium for the whole day - a great way to make sure you catch all of our interesting talks & feeds held throughout the day.
All day access is particularly good for those who visit Newquay for the day, as it gives them the flexibility to pop in and out during your visit.
Last admission is 1 HOUR BEFORE CLOSE. For most up to date opening times, please visit our website.
Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay
Blue Reef Aquarium, Towan Promenade, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1DU, England
We do not have parking access for the general public. We have limited space for disabled visitors who will need to call ahead of their visit to reserve a spot. There are two sets of stairs to get down to us from the town, or you can follow Beach Road down to our front doors.
Tel: 01637878134
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Last updated: 14:40 05/02/2026
