National Marine Aquarium
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The National Marine Aquarium gears up for a super summer of fun (1)
The National Marine Aquarium
National Marine Aquarium big tank
National Marine Aquarium
National Marine Aquarium big tank
The National Marine Aquarium
National Marine Aquarium big tank
The National Marine Aquarium gears up for a super summer of fun (1)
The National Marine Aquarium
National Marine Aquarium big tank
National Marine Aquarium
National Marine Aquarium big tank
The National Marine Aquarium

The National Marine Aquarium (NMA) is home to the UK’s largest aquarium, located in the heart of Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City. It is proudly the home of the Ocean Conservation Trust, a charity dedicated to connecting people with the Ocean.

The Aquarium is one of Devon’s Top Attractions, one of Devon’s best days out. The National Marine Aquarium features an Atlantic Ocean and Great Barrier Reef Tank as well as featuring local animals.

Dive deeper and immerse yourself into this wonderful blue Ocean world. The Atlantic Ocean tank is the deepest holding a massive 2.5 million litres. Be amazed when you see all the animals big and small from the biggest Sand Tiger Sharks to the tiniest Angelfish.

The National Marine Aquarium

With plenty to experience and explore, find out all the information you will need to plan an unforgettable trip to the National Marine Aquarium, or immerse yourself in an experience or an event.

The aquarium is home to over 5,000 Ocean animals and ground-breaking Ocean conservation work and offers awe-inspiring exhibits. Explore the National Marine Aquarium for an experience you will never forget.

Your Aquarium visit will take you on a journey around the different zones of the world’s Ocean, from the local waters of Plymouth Sound, all the way to the tropical seas of the Great Barrier Reef and everywhere in between!

Home of the Ocean Conservation Trust, the Aquarium provides an opportunity to connect first-hand with the Ocean, what better place to spend your day? With plenty to experience and explore, find out all the information you will need to plan an unforgettable trip to the Aquarium here

BUY ONE VISIT, GET 12 MONTHS FREE.
All National Marine Aquarium admission tickets come with an unlimited annual pass for FREE!
Book now

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Experiences & Events

The National Marine Aquarium has a range of exciting and immersive ocean-themed events taking place single month, discover what we’ve got lined up here.

Our charity, the Ocean Conservation Trust, also provide a range of activities outside of the aquarium that aims to get people in, on or under the ocean! If you would like to know more about our events and experiences please contact our team on [email protected]

With a range of exciting and immersive ocean-themed events taking place at the National Marine Aquarium every single month, find out all about what we’ve got lined up here.

Find what’s on events here

Explore  the UK’s largest Aquarium

The Aquarium offers a range of exciting exhibits and activities that are sure to get you excited and enthused about our Ocean.
We’re much more than just an Aquarium, too – we’re an educational centre of excellence, run by the Ocean Conservation Trust – and it is our goal to connect as many people with the Ocean as we possibly can.

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Learning

The National Marine Aquarium offers a wide range of engaging curriculum-linked opportunities for nursery, school, college and University students to learn about our incredible blue planet.

From Virtual Tours of the whole Aquarium to hands-on practical investigations in the dedicated learning centre, the OCT Learning Team are confident that there is an Ocean experience for everyone! Click on the options below to be taken to our Ocean Conservation Trust website, where you can learn all about how our charity inspires students of all ages to connect with our beautiful Ocean.

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Offers at National Marine Aquarium

BUY ONE VISIT, GET 12 MONTHS FREE.

BUY ONE VISIT, GET 12 MONTHS FREE.
All National Marine Aquarium admission tickets come with an unlimited annual pass for FREE!
Book now

Book now!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the UK's biggest aquarium

The National Marine Aquarium is the largest public aquarium, located in the centre of Plymouth, Ocean City. The Ocean Conservation Trust run the Uk’s biggest aquarium open to the public.

How long does it take to walk around the National Marine Aquarium

The National Marine Aquarium recommend at least a three hour visit to properly see all the exhibits and marine animals. The nearby carpark has payment by phone and your time can be extended. The Aquarium also has an onsite restaurant.

Do I have to book the National Marine Aquarium online?

It is recommended all visitors pre-book whether or not they are paying or using a complimentary or annual return passes. Entry cannot be guaranteed without a booking, especially at busy and peak times, school holidays and weekends. Pay on arrival entries will be allowed until full capacity is reached.

How much does it cost to visit the National Marine Aquarium?

Adults standard £ 25 Winter season £22.50
Child (3-15) £ 15 Winter season £12.50
Concession (Students & 60+) £ 23 £20.50
Child (under3) Free winter season Free

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August 2024

My self and my 12 year old did the snorkel experince for my birthday.
It was the best money we have ever spent.
It was a totally emmersive experince. Chris our liason was so insanely knowledgeable and kind. We felt very safe and looked after.
To start the experince Chris took us to the big tanks and answered any questions and gave us loads of information about the sea creatures.
Then we did the experince. It was amazeing. Truly awe-inspiring . Friday the turtle was so mischievous and the sharks were mindbendingly awsome.
Chris took a ton of photos for us. And as the cage we were in is transparent you truly felt like u were present with the sea life. While still feeling safe. It was sublime.
We also went round the aquarium and you can tell how well the sea life is looked after. And the big tanks were amazing. Plenty of seating so you co

Trudi H

August 2024

Shark Snorkelling

We really enjoyed ourselves and would love to do this again, our Guide was very knowledgeable and made us both feel very at ease!

Kelly T

August 2024

A fantastic day out for curious kids and adults alike!

for the family. Well cared animals and well cared for infographics! The large tanks are mesmerising.

My daughter(4yrs old) spent a long time just watching the exhibits in the large tanks and the uk native tide tank. There was plenty of friendly staff on hand to answer questions.

The variety of sea creatures was great from tiny starfish(4mm) to large sand tiger sharks.

The sea anemones were beautiful!

The cafe was reasonably priced and the shop had some lovely children’s books.

Chralotte

July 2024

An amazing Aquarium and a great day out.

The Aquarium is huge with a stunning Atlantic tank with sharks, rays and a charismatic turtle, but there is also a sizable tank with local fish and small tanks with beautiful lighting for jellyfish and much more. We spent all morning looking round. The Aquarium does conservation work too and you can peek in the windows to some of their labs.

We did the snorkel experience – which is in the Atlantic tank – we booked that about 4 months in advance. It was amazing, a really intimate experience with some creatures I am unlikely to get close to in the wild.

Girlbythesea

July 2024 – Couples

Excellent definitely recommend a visit!

Entry price is decent considering you get a 12 month pass to come back £25, this place is brilliant loads to look at the tanks are placed enough apart so you don’t have to be pushed around, the big huge tank is beautiful with sharks, sting rays and fish, so much information on how to keep our oceans clean, I highly recommend a visit it was fantastic!

 

 

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