Bristol Aquarium
Located in the city centre, the Bristol Aquarium is just a few yards from We The Curious and Millennium Square. The underwater adventure begins in a sunken shipwreck, where native fish have claimed the wreck as their home. Inspired by UK coastlines, the exhibition features catsharks, crayfishes, lobsters and jellyfish.
The aquarium’s Urban Jungle is the only botanical house to feature in a UK aquarium, and it’s here you’ll get up close and personal with several types of rays, terrapins and freshwater fish. Visit at 1.30 pm to catch the Bay of Rays talk to learn more about them.
The exhibition leads on to the 60,000-litre Mighty Amazon display home to deadly piranhas, turtles, and other freshwater species. But the real centrepiece of the aquarium is the open-top Coral Seas display. The 250,000-litre display is home to over 250 marine animals, such as pufferfish, Nemo and Dory. Two underwater tunnels navigate through the display offering an immersive experience, with a floor-to-ceiling viewing window at the end of the two tunnels.
Further Information Bristol Aquarium
Is there food and drink available?
There is a cafe on-site selling hot and cold food and drinks.
What are the main things to do?
An aquarium, with lots of different tanks, an urban jungle, amazon Amazon-themed display, a sunken ship and the coral seas plus two underwater tunnels. Toilets and a cafe.
What are the ticket prices?
Tickets bought online cost £15.26 for an adult and £9.77 for a child aged 3-12 years. Under 3’s are free. Other pricing options are available.
Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online.
Is there parking?
You have to pay to park. Parking at Millennium Square car park is recommended.
When are they open?
Bristol Aquarium is open almost all year round. For up-to-date opening times and dates please follow this link.
Dog friendly?
Only assistance dogs are permitted.
Are they accessible?
This is a guest post with thanks to Charlotte from The Millennial Runaway
