Museum
National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth
Some booking links are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We never let this influence which places we recommend.
The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth is the largest aquarium in the United Kingdom, offering a captivating journey through marine habitats from local Plymouth Sound to the vast Atlantic. Visitors can explore zones like the Atlantic Reef, where colorful fish dart among corals, and the deep ocean exhibit featuring sharks and rays. The highlight is the massive Pacific tank, home to a sand tiger shark and other large species. Interactive displays and feeding talks provide educational insights into marine conservation. It's a must-visit for families and ocean enthusiasts alike.
Don't miss
- Walk through the underwater tunnel in the Atlantic Reef exhibit
- Watch the daily shark feeding in the Pacific tank
- Meet the resident green sea turtles in the Turtle Bay exhibit
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit National Marine Aquarium, Plymouth
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inSEA LIFE Aquarium Arizona Admission Ticket4.1★ · 152 travelers1–2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$19 per personSee dates →
Most bookedThe National Aquarium Abu Dhabi Admission Tickets5★ · 1,768 travelers1–2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$31 per personSee dates →
Top ratedPlymouth Night /Ghost Tour4.6★ · 133 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$30 per personSee dates →More attractions in Plymouth
