Zoos & aquariums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Marine Discovery Centre
In or near Whitby.
Marine Discovery Centre — a zoo aquarium in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Trish Steel — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby · 0.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Marine Discovery Centre is a zoo aquarium located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Dracula Experience offers a unique tour that explores the story of Bram Stoker's Dracula and its connection to Whitby. Visitors can enjoy animated scenes, electronic effects, and live actors that bring the eerie tale to life in a historic setting.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Marine Discovery Centre is a zoo-aquarium located in Yorkshire. It focuses on marine life and conservation, providing educational experiences related to aquatic ecosystems. The centre aims to promote awareness of the importance of marine environments.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.4887, -0.6148
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Whitby
- Postcode
- YO21 3PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scarborough and Whitby
- Nearest railway station
- Whitby — 0.5 km
- Official site
- draculaexperience.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/11491965556 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Marine Discovery Centre?
- Marine Discovery Centre is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO21 3PX), in the parish of Whitby.
- What is Marine Discovery Centre?
- Marine Discovery Centre — a zoo aquarium in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Marine Discovery Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO21 3PX.
- Is Marine Discovery Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Marine Discovery Centre is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Marine Discovery Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Whitby, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO21 3PX.