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Oceanarium Bournemouth

Aquarium & Marine Centre · Dorset, England · BH2 5AA

Oceanarium Bournemouth is a aquarium & marine centre in Dorset, 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 £15 · Child £12 · Family £50
Visit Bournemouth: Pier Approach BH2 5AA; super saver family tickets; under-3 free. Prices on oceanarium.co.uk. Prices are estimates, so check before you go.
Best time to goWeekday mornings; a good wet-day option.
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
All ages.
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 tipsSeafront aquarium by Bournemouth Pier with sharks, turtles and otters.
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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