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Tynemouth Aquarium

Aquarium & Marine Centre · Tyne and Wear, England · Grand Parade, Tynemouth, NE30 4JF

Tynemouth Aquarium is a aquarium & marine centre in Tyne and Wear, 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 £18.90 · Child £14.40 · Family £63.60
Checked on the official prices page: day ticket adult £18.90, junior (3-12) £14.40, family of 4 (2+2) £63.60; under-3s free. Annual pass adult £56.70, junior £42.30, family £178.80. Formerly Blue Reef Aquarium. Grand Parade, Tynemouth.
Opening timesDaily 10am-4pm.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time; wet days are busier.
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
Best for toddlers and young children; most families take 30-60 minutes. Fully accessible for buggies and wheelchairs.
If it rainsIndoors: a good rainy-day option, but it can get crowded in wet weather
ParkingTwo North Tyneside Council pay car parks beside the aquarium (tariffs on signs). Metro to Cullercoats then a 10-minute walk.
FoodCafé (you can use it without paying entry), on the pricey side; cheaper options nearby on the seafront.
Money saverOnline advance tickets cost far less than walk-up; check combined tickets.
Top tipsSee the seals and the Ocean Tunnel first. Combine with Tynemouth beach.
What to packLight layers, change for lockers, snacks for outside

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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