Zoos & aquariums · North East England
Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth
In or near Monkseaton.
Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth — a zoo aquarium in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
brian clark — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cullercoats · 0.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth is a zoo aquarium located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Tynemouth Aquarium is a marine attraction where visitors can explore a variety of aquatic life. The aquarium features exhibits showcasing different species and offers educational experiences for all ages.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth is an aquarium located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode NE30. It features a variety of marine life and aquatic exhibits, providing educational insights into marine ecosystems. The facility is known for its engaging displays and conservation efforts.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0277, -1.4304
- District
- North Tyneside
- Parish
- North Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE30 4JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tynemouth
- Phone
- +44 191 258 1031
- Nearest railway station
- Cullercoats — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/76130939 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth?
- Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE30 4JF), in the parish of North Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth?
- Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth — a zoo aquarium in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth?
- The nearest railway station is Cullercoats, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE30 4JF.
- Is Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth a protected site?
- Yes — Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth is part of the Tynemouth to Seaton Sluice SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth?
- The nearest railway station is Cullercoats, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE30 4JF.