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Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay

Aquarium & Marine Centre · Cornwall, England

Blue Reef Aquarium Newquay is a aquarium & marine centre in Cornwall, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £12.50 · Child £9.50 · Family £44
Local listing last updated August 2022, so may be out of date: adult £12.50, child (3-12) £9.50, under-3s free. Family price here is 2 adults + 2 children.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time; wet days are busier.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesAll ages; under-8s often get the most from it
If it rainsIndoors: a good rainy-day option, but it can get crowded in wet weather
Money saverOnline advance tickets cost far less than walk-up; check combined tickets.
Top tipsSee the Ocean Tunnel and the rockpool first.
What to packLight layers, change for lockers, snacks for outside

Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source

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