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St Andrews Aquarium

Aquarium & Marine Centre · Fife, Scotland · KY16 9AS

St Andrews Aquarium is a aquarium & marine centre in Fife, Scotland. 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 £16 · Child £12 · Family £52
St Andrews Aquarium official: open daily 10am-5pm (last admission 4pm), closed 24-26 Dec and 1 Jan. The Scores KY16 9AS (satnav KY16 9AB for parking). Prices on the ticket shop. Prices are estimates, so check before you go.
Best time to goAny day; seal feeds are a highlight.
School holiday tipLate August is the sweet spot for English/Welsh visitors: Scottish schools are back by mid-August while England/Wales are still on holiday. Early July is the Scottish local peak, so go midweek. 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 with seals, penguins and meerkats.
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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