1. South West
  2. Devon
  3. Plymouth

Attraction Information

Experience life under the sea as you meet more than 4000 weird and wonderful creatures at the UK’s largest aquarium, National Marine Aquarium. There you’ll find over 4 million litres of water,  teeming with sharks, rays and other species. To top it all off, this is a conservation charity so with each visit you’re helping protect marine creatures. A win-win!

Feel like an underwater explorer as you discover 6 zones featuring a variety of inhabitants - from the underwater locals at Plymouth Sound, all the way to the exotic species at the Great Barrier Reef. You’ll get the chance to meet the residents too, namely Friday the Green Turtle, Neptune the Giant Pacific Octopus and Howie the massive Sand Tiger Shark.

With daily scuba dive shows, Ocean Expert talks and even a soft play for the kids, the National Marine Aquarium is fun for the whole family. Fancy something really special? Snooze under the sea with the Sleeping with Sharks family sleepover.

UK’s largest aquarium Daily shows, talks and family activities Sleeping with Sharks family sleepovers

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Opening Times

Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Closed 25th - 26th December

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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
Adults: £16.95
Kids (3-15): £12.95
Seniors: £14.95
Family (2 adults, 2 kids OR 1 adult, 3 kids): £53.50

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Plan Your Visit

Stopwatch IconTypical visit time 2 - 3 hours

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FAQs

Yes, there is parking onsite.

3 Hours: £4.20

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Contact Details

Rope Walk, Coxside
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 0LF
England

Tel: 0300 102 0300

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