{"id":14037,"date":"2023-07-07T17:11:29","date_gmt":"2023-07-07T16:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/?p=14037"},"modified":"2023-07-07T17:16:30","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T16:16:30","slug":"sleeping-with-sharks-national-aquarium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/things-to-do\/sleeping-with-sharks-national-aquarium","title":{"rendered":"Sleeping with Sharks National Aquarium"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Get ready for an <strong>unforgettable experience <\/strong>at the Sleeping with Sharks sleepover event at the National Aquarium, Plymouth.<\/p>\n<p>Stay overnight at the aquarium in the company of sharks and fish. We&#8217;ve got all you need to know about this<strong> exciting opportunity<\/strong>![\/vc_column_text]\n            <div class=\"dowtk-blog-image\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/shutterstock_634686533.jpg\" alt=\"Sharks swimming\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<h2 class=\"dowtk-heading\">What happens at Sleeping With Sharks?<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"dowtk-blog-image\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/aquarium.jpg\" alt=\"aquarium\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_column_text]The <strong>Sleeping with Sharks<\/strong> experience is designed for children aged\u00a0 5-12 years old. Children and their parents can enjoy a <strong>unique experience<\/strong> together staying overnight at the National Aquarium. You&#8217;ll get to explore the aquarium at night and discover <strong>fascinating insights<\/strong> from the National Aquarium team about the <strong>marine life<\/strong> you are watching.<\/p>\n<h3>Sleeping with Sharks event schedule:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Arrival after teatime around 6.30pm where you will receive an introduction into your overnight stay.<\/li>\n<li>Take a twilight tour of the aquarium and see what happens to the fish at bedtime!<\/li>\n<li>Watch a movie near the marine exhibits and take part in games.<\/li>\n<li>Settle in to your space for the evening in front of the Eddystone Reef tank that contains many different aquatic creatures such as sharks, crabs and lobsters.<\/li>\n<li>In the morning breakfast is provided at The Wave Cafe and departure is between 8.30am-9am.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<h2 class=\"dowtk-heading\">What do I need to bring with me to Sleeping With The Sharks?<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"dowtk-blog-image\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/dubai-aquarium.jpg\" alt=\"two kids looking at the aquarium in dubai mall\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_column_text]The National Aquarium Plymouth recommend you bring the following items to ensure you enjoy your overnight stay.<\/p>\n<h3>Items to bring to Sleeping with Sharks:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Something to sleep in but not pyjamas in case you need to get up during the night.<\/li>\n<li>A sleeping bag, pillow and roll mat or air bed.<\/li>\n<li>Money as the gift shop can be opening during the evening on special request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<h2 class=\"dowtk-heading\">Where is Sleeping with Sharks?<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"attraction-cta\">\n                \n                \n                 \n            \n                                    <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\">\n                                                 \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-box\">\n                                <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-title\">\n                                    <span><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n<svg width=\"384px\" height=\"511px\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 511\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n    <title>Shape<\/title>\n    <g id=\"Page-1\" stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\">\n        <g id=\"location-dot-solid\" fill=\"#555555\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\">\n            <path d=\"M168.3,499.2 C116.1,435 0,279.4 0,192 C0,85.96 85.96,0 192,0 C298,0 384,85.96 384,192 C384,279.4 267,435 215.7,499.2 C203.4,514.5 180.6,514.5 168.3,499.2 L168.3,499.2 Z M192,256 C227.3,256 256,227.3 256,192 C256,156.7 227.3,128 192,128 C156.7,128 128,156.7 128,192 C128,227.3 156.7,256 192,256 Z\" id=\"Shape\"><\/path>\n        <\/g>\n    <\/g>\n<\/svg> Location<\/span>                                   \n                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/PzMSkcdQ7FXm9J1MA\" target=\"__blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n                                            <span>Get directions<\/span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><!--! 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