National Marine Aquarium
Coxside
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 0DX
About us
Visit the UK's largest Aquarium and be amazed by our fascinating underwater world and how we all play a part in conserving it.
The National Marine Aquarium is a registered charity committed to promoting a sympathetic understanding of the sea through programmes of education, conservation and research.
Your journey will take you across the world's oceans, from the shores of Plymouth to the coral reefs of the tropics. We have over 70 sharks from more than ten different species. The sharks on display range in size from the small dogfish to the large Sand Tiger Sharks. Our hosts deliver an action-packed talk schedule, including our not-to-be-missed interactive dive show at 2:00 pm daily.
For more information please contact 0844 893 7938 or visit www.national-aquarium.co.uk
Facilities
Other
- Exclusive Use
- Gift Shop
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Self-service restaurant with panoramic views over harbour, serving hot and cold snacks and refreshments.
- Picnic Site
Children & Infants
- Facilities for children
Establishment Features
- Cater for groups
- Toilets
Key Features
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
- Max group size - 100
- Min group size - 10
- No Smoking Attraction
Payment Methods
- American Express accepted
- Delta accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- French printed material
- German printed material
- Italian printed material
- Spanish printed material
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
TripAdvisor
Map & Directions
Road Directions
The National Marine Aquarium is located in the Coxside area of Plymouth.
Follow the brown and white fish signs, which can be found on all entry roads into the city. The recommended route is the A38 to Marsh Mills (Sainsbury's) then along the A374 Embankment Road. The route for the Aquarium and Barbican Car Park (main parking for the Aquarium) is signposted from here.
Public Transport Directions
From the city centre, catch Citybus 25 to the Mayflower Steps.
Opening Times
| Open all Year (excluding Christmas and Boxing Day) (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00* |
* Open Daily
Winter (October– March) 10am – 5pm
Summer (April – September) 10am – 6pm
Closed: 25th & 26th December
