Deep Sea World
North Queensferry, Kingdom of Fife
About Deep Sea World
Take a peek into life deep underwater at Deep Sea World - Scotland's national aquarium. Located beneath the world-famous Forth Rail Bridge, it’s home to over 2,000 creatures - ranging from seahorses and stingrays, to seals and sharks. It's the ultimate family day out for fish, seal and shark lovers too with grey nurse sharks, resident seals, giant sand tiger sharks, star fish, exotic fish and many other fascinating sea creatures.
Why we recommend Deep Sea World as a must visit for families
Explore the ocean
This award-winning aquarium will take you and your little explorers on a journey of discovery through the planet's rivers, lakes and oceans. You’ll get to see all sorts of wonderful and bizarre marine inhabitants - from mudskippers and piranhas to lesser octopus and clownfish, and explore the underwater world with a range of seasonal events. Don't miss the outdoor Seal Harbour, home to a resident family of adorable common seals!
Large collection of Sharks
See one of Europe's largest collections of sharks at the incredible 4.5 million litre Underwater Safari - the longest underwater tunnel in the UK. Come face to face with 3-metre-long sand tiger sharks, as well as hundreds of other deep sea creatures like rays, wrasse and mackerel. Be sure to catch the daily dive and feeding shows and watch the divers as they feed the sharks. Shark Experience
Who's up for a jawsome time? Plunge into the deep depths of the shark tank or go behind the scenes and learn about how the sharks are fed and taken care of in the aquarium. For any thrill-seekers there is the chance to get up close and personal with our Sand Tiger Sharks. Deep Sea World offers adult diving experiences and junior diving experiences. Get hand-to-fin with all your favourite creatures from a huge selection of sharks, stingrays, and shoals of beautiful fish. It's one of many fascinating creature encounters activities that spark kids' thirst for knowledge about the ocean and each of the fantastic animals that inhabit it. Educational and Interactive activities
To complete your full day trip why not check out the fascinating daily talks. There are lots of educational talks you can attend whether you get up bright and early for the Breakfast Round and Afternoon Tea mini tour, the seal feed, the seahorse feed, the amazon talk and so much more. Each talk or daily feed gives your kids a chance to ask questions about the intriguing life that lurks beneath the water's edge.
Why we love Deep Sea World
*Giant sharks, friendly seals & lots more marine creatures
*Feeding shows and animal talks happening daily
*Lots of seasonal events on offer, don’t miss out!
Reviews of Deep Sea World
Blogger Welsh Mum said: "Located directly under the Forth Railway bridge, it’s a really scenic drive and quite surprising, as the large car park is located at ground level, whilst you’ll head down and underneath into the aquarium itself. Deep Sea World is Scotland’s national aquarium and has one heck of a big shark tunnel – the longest underwater tunnel in the UK. As you enter Deep Sea World you’re initially met by small tanks full of colourful fish with a large open tank which my son was absolutely mesmerized by.
Deep Sea World was definitely one of the best aquariums we’ve visited and I would absolutely recommend anyone in the Fife area or visiting Edinburgh with children to pay it a visit."
Explore the ocean
It's the ultimate family day out for fish, seal and shark lovers too with grey nurse sharks, resident seals, giant sand tiger sharks, star fish, exotic fish and many other fascinating sea creatures.
One of Europe's largest collection of sharks
See one of Europe's largest collections of sharks at the incredible 4.5 million litre Underwater Safari - the longest underwater tunnel in the UK.
Great family day out whatever the weather
Deep Sea World offers enough activities and things to see to keep the whole family entertained for hours. Perfect entertainment for a rainy or chilly day.
Facilities
Toilets
Onsite Parking
Food Available
Opening Times
Monday to Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday to Sunday 10:00 - 18:00
Closed 25th December & 1st January
Pricing & Tickets
Adults (13+): £16.50
Kids (3-12): £11.75
Concessions: £14.50
Under 3's: free
Family (2 adults, 2 kids) £54.50
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time 2 - 3 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
FAQs
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Transport Information
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By Train:
There are great train services to North Queensferry from Edinburgh, Waverley, and Haymarket stations on the Fife Circle line.
North Queensferry is the first station after crossing the Forth Rail Bridge. The train journey is approximately 15 minutes.
Deep Sea World is then a short walk from North Queensferry station. Please take extra care when walking to Deep Sea World from the train station as the road goes downhill.
By Bus:
Click here for bus routes to and from the Inverkeithing Park and Ride.
For any further public transport information please call Traveline on 0870 608 2608. Alternatively, please visit First Group.
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