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Exploris Aquarium

Aquarium & Marine Centre · Co. Down, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland · The Rope Walk, Castle Street, Portaferry, BT22 1NZ

Exploris Aquarium is a aquarium & marine centre in Co. Down, Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland. 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 £10.50 · Child £9 · Family £31.50
Discover Northern Ireland listing: seal sanctuary and aquarium; online discount if booked a day ahead; shop and café free to enter. The Rope Walk, Portaferry BT22 1NZ.
Opening timesDaily 10am-5pm (last admission 4pm); quiet session 4-5pm.
Best time to goWeekday mornings in spring. UNVERIFIED: confirm the aquarium is still operating before planning.
School holiday tipNorthern Ireland has its own school calendar, so check local dates. Outside the English/Welsh/Scottish pattern; verify the aquarium is operating before planning around holidays.
Best agesAll ages; includes a seal sanctuary
All ages.
If it rainsIndoors with outdoor seal area
Money saverCheck opening first, then combine with free coastal stops
Top tipsIf open, visit the seal sanctuary first, then the tanks. Check opening hours and ferry timing from Strangford.
What to packLight layers, windproofs

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

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