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National Laboratory of Marine Aquaria / Bristol Aquarium

Aquarium & Marine Centre · Bristol, England

National Laboratory of Marine Aquaria / Bristol Aquarium is a aquarium & marine centre in Bristol, 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 £14 · Child £10 · Family £42
The official homepage did not show prices. Online tickets are valid for one day within 6 months; tickets also sold at the door.
Opening timesOpen every day except Christmas Day; last entry 1 hour before closing. 1 Sep-1 Nov 10am-5pm; 2 Nov-18 Dec weekdays 10am-4pm, weekends 10am-5pm; 18 Jul-31 Aug 10am-6pm.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time. Fewer crowds on sunny days.
School holiday tipEarly July suits Scottish families. Late August is English peak; book a weekday.
Best agesBest for under-10s
If it rainsIndoors
ParkingNo car park of its own; Millennium Square and other city-centre car parks nearby. (No parking on site)
Money saverBook online ahead for the lowest price
Top tipsDo the tropical hall first, then the touch tanks. Combine with the Harbourside walk.
What to packLight layers

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