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National Marine Aquarium

Aquarium & Marine Centre · Plymouth, England

National Marine Aquarium is a aquarium & marine centre in Plymouth, 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 £26 · Child £16 · Family £84
National Marine Aquarium official: adult £26, child 3-15 £16, under-3 free; concessions £23. No family ticket; figure shown is 2+2. Plymouth Barbican.
Opening times10am-5pm (9.30am in school holidays).
Best time to goWeekdays in term time; hot sunny days see fewer visitors. Arrive at opening.
School holiday tipEarly July is quiet for Scottish families. Late August is English peak; arrive early.
Best agesAll ages; good for under-10s
All ages.
If it rainsIndoors: excellent wet-weather choice
Money saverTickets often act as annual passes, so return visits are free
Top tipsSee the Atlantic Reef first, then the Great Barrier Reef tank. Use the Barbican for lunch.
What to packLight layers, snacks for outside

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