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About
Bristol Aquarium in Bristol's historic Harbourside area takes you and your family and friends on a spectacular undersea safari.
Bristol Aquarium showcases tropical, marine and freshwater creatures from around the world in naturally-themed habitats, all designed to inspire deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world.
Explore the deep
Embark on a fascinating journey from the British coast through warmer waters to exotic tropical seas. Highlights include a life-size recreation of a sunken ship, a Bristol harbour scene, a walk-in seahorse display and a wooden footbridge, over the open-top giant coral seas display, which are home to tropical sharks and unicorn fish.
From the hidden world of UK waters, the Bristol Aquarium transports visitors to the spectacular underwater gardens of the Mediterranean and the stunning beauty of tropical waters, which are home to everything from fox faced rabbitfish and puffer fish to living corals and clownfish.
Other displays recreate mangroves, giant rock pools, Amazon rainforest pools and a South American fishing village. Part of the aquarium is also contained within a giant glasshouse, which is home to a huge variety of living plants and trees. There are even bananas growing!
Coral seas display
The centrepiece of the aquarium is the coral seas display, where visitors can enjoy the closest of undersea encounters in an underwater walk-through tunnel through the reef, from inside a glass cavern and via bubble window viewing points. More than forty other naturally-themed displays reveal the sheer variety of life in the deep, from crabs and lobsters to piranhas and archer fish.
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Extras
Other
- Gift Shop
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
Establishment Features
- Conference facilities - Contact At-Bristol -0117 9158000
- Event Venue - Contact A-Bristol - 0117 9158000
- On-site Restaurant/Cafe
- Toilets
Key Features
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge) - Nearest public car park is at Millennium Square
Payment Methods
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Delta accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Special group rates
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given - Subject to availability. Feeds and talks will be announced on the day
- Educational Visits Accepted - School Groups welcome Booking required
- Guided Tours Available for Groups - Booking required
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - Schools and other groups welcome - please contact us or visit the website for more information
Video
- Bristol Aquarium Video
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Find out about the latest on the roads and get travel directions from TravelWest.infoPublic Transport Directions
For comprehensive information about getting here by public transport, please visit TravelWest.infoTripAdvisor
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Recent Reviews:
- Char06360Trip Type:FamilyA great day out and very educational!
Wednesday, 5th June 2019We returned to Bristol aquarium for another family day out and we weren’t disappointed. We started our day with an easy bus journey into the centre of Bristol and a simple walk past many restaurants... Read full review - LisaDoeCowbridge, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyBrilliant day out
Sunday, 9th June 2019We came in a Sunday and arrived at 11am. We’d pre booked tickets on line which was cheaper than buying on the day. It was one adult, one older adult, two children (7 & 3). First stop toilets... Read full review - hollerinzebraChew Magna, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesOh Dear!
Friday, 14th June 2019Could have been so much better, its determination to appeal to "family groups" made it a nightmare for a professional ichthyologist with large gaggles of screaming kids more interested in using it... Read full review
Harbourside
Bristol
Avon
BS1 5TT
Tel: +44 (0)117 929 8929
Opening Times
| Open (1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019) |
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* Closed Christmas Day only.
Opening hours vary through year
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