National Marine Aquarium

Visit the UK's largest aquarium and be amazed at our fascinating underwater world and how we all play a part in conserving it. Your journey will take you across the world's oceans, from the shores of Plymouth to the coral reefs of the tropics.

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Rope Walk Plymouth Devon PL4 0LF United Kingdom

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sharks species fish wildlife aquariums snorkeling turtles education
Matthew Buxton

Fantastic aquarium . Expect it to be busy and expect a lot of very enthusiastic children (and tired parents). If you want to see the shark feeding get there early and sit on the left for a good view

Tat Chuen Kong

An excellent place to see and learn about marine species from the world's oceans. There's also a deal with Dartmoor Zoo . Buy admission to one and get half price admission to the other!

Mary McKenna

The aquarium is fantastic & the people that work there are lovely - don't miss out if you're in Plymouth. It's available for private evening events also.

Julian Sims

Excellent tanks with sharks , rays and tuna , amongst others. Also excellent crab , octopus and small tank displays

Tina Cook

Come outside of peak hours otherwise it very busy especially during the school holidays. Best buy a ticket on line first and get fast tracked in thus avoiding the q's to get in.

Ian T

Fantastic aquarium the best I've visited in the UK. The shark and ray tank is impressive.

Phil Sainter ????????

So many things to see, highly recommend for those who like wildlife .

Beverley Dunsmore

Amazing place especially now there are fish back in eddy-stone reef :). Also spend some time in the coral reef watching snorkel (turtle ) swim around. :)

Kate B

Have a go in the 4D theatre - u might get splashed though!

Dale Nash

Snorkel the turtle when she was alive was great. now go for the sharks .

N E

Gets v busy in holidays esp if raining! Great fun educational place to visit. Sharks particularly popular with 5 yr old son!

Stella Goodman

Brilliant view of Plymouth Sound

Ellie Johns

I absolutely love this place, there isn't a bad word to be said about this place.

Sharon Usher

Well worth a trip if you are in the area

Donnington Stuart

The largest tank at the aquarium holds 2,500,000 Litres of water!

Julian Sims

Superb aquarium ! Truly awful Coffeeee ????

Nick Rapson

Sadly while we were there for a family trip and day out, the largest tank there was being worked on and that exhibit was closed. Aside from that, it was an enjoyable, if expensive day out.

Darren Hunt

Pre-book online and save 10%, day tickets will also get you free repeat entry for the following 12 months, bargain!

Plymouth Herald

Fifty attractions including Britain's deepest tank, holding 2.5million litres . There are 4,000 animals from 400 species in realistic settings from shore to coral reef Read more

Saeed K

The biggest aquarium in the UK, I think!!! ????

Francesco D'Alessio

Awesome fish and much more

Stella Goodman

Network Plymouth - great to meet up with lots of biz folk

Ross Sleight

Sharks , seahorses!

Tricky Kid

Snorkel the turtle ????

Jithesh Appukutty

Fantastic.. but give the 4D a miss.. blurry all along and not worth it.

Tomas Bella

Not worth the money. Very basic compared to many continental aquariums .

Aman Khater

Not as interesting as expected..

Alexander Peacock

Overpriced for what it offers. There are some nice things to see but it is short and feels as though it is exclusively tailored for the average 5 year old.

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