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National Marine Aquarium

City of Plymouth, United Kingdom

The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth is the largest aquarium in the UK, home to more than 5,000 animals beside Sutton Harbour.

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Illustrative aquarium photo
Illustrative photo, not National Marine Aquarium. Photo: Pengxiao Xu / Unsplash
ENTRYTickets usually required

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STATUSCheck before travel

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LOCATIONCity of Plymouth

United Kingdom

About National Marine Aquarium

The National Marine Aquarium opened in Plymouth in May 1998 and is the UK's largest aquarium, with more than 5,000 animals. It teaches visitors about the marine environment and is run by the Ocean Conservation Trust, a charity devoted to ocean conservation.

The aquarium is in Sutton Harbour, near the Barbican and the fish market, on Plymouth's waterfront. It is a member of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums and makes an indoor family day out whatever the weather on the coast.

Highlights

  • Largest aquarium in the UK
  • More than 5,000 animals
  • Beside Sutton Harbour near the Barbican
  • Good for families
  • Indoor, good for rainy days

Details are checked against public sources including Wikidata and Wikipedia. Opening times and prices change, so please check the official website before you travel.

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