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National Marine Aquarium

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Visit the UK's largest aquarium and be amazed by our fascinating underwater world. The National Marine Aquarium is a registered charity committed to promoting a sympathetic understanding of the sea through programmes of education, conservation and research.

We have over 70 sharks from more than ten different species. The sharks on display range in size from the small dogfish to the large Sand Tiger Sharks.

Winter - 10am - 5pm (1st October - 31st March) Summer - 10am - 6pm (1st April - 30th September) Please call our information line on 0844 893 7938 to check opening times.

We recommend that you spend at least 3 hours here - last entry is 1 hour before closing. We are closed on the 24th 25th 26th December and 1st January.

Please call our information line 0844 893 7938 or visit www.national-aquarium.co.uk for latest information.

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By Car

The National Marine Aquarium is located in the Coxside area of Plymouth. Follow the brown and white fish signs, which can be found on all entry roads into the city.

The recommended route is the A38 to Marsh Mills (Sainsbury's) then along the A374 Embankment Road. The route for the Aquarium and Barbican Car Park (main parking for the Aquarium) is signposted from here.

If you have SAT NAV the postcode is: PL4 0DX

Please Note: Car Parking - The Barbican car park is pay and display and there are no change facilities. We recommend that visitors plan to spend 3 hours (£4.20) at the aquarium.

By Bus

Leave the Car… Why not leave the car and travel to the Aquarium more sustainably?

We are just a 15 minute walk through the Historic Barbican from the city centre and all local bus routes. For up to date local travel information visit: www.plymgo.com