Hastings Aquarium (Blue Reef)
Hastings Aquarium (Blue Reef) is a aquarium & marine centre in East Sussex, 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.
| Price | Adult £12 · Child £9 · Family £38 Estimated advance online pricing (2025/26 levels); verify on the official site before booking. |
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| Best time to go | Wet days. |
| School holiday tip | Early 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 ages | All ages; under-8s often get the most from it |
| If it rains | Indoors: a good rainy-day option, but it can get crowded in wet weather |
| Money saver | Online advance tickets cost far less than walk-up; check combined tickets. |
| Top tips | Seafront aquarium on Rock-a-Nore with an underwater tunnel, rays and seahorses; good for a wet day by the fishing huts. |
| What to pack | Light layers, change for lockers, snacks for outside |
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