Zoos & aquariums · South West England
National Marine Aquarium
In or near Brixton.
National Marine Aquarium — a zoo aquarium in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Lee Vilenski — CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth · 1.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
National Marine Aquarium is a zoo aquarium located in england-south-west, 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 National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth is the UK's largest aquarium, featuring over 5,000 marine animals and various habitats. Visitors can engage with Ocean Discovery Rangers through shows and talks, and explore exhibits that showcase the wonders of the ocean.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The National Marine Aquarium is located in South-West England. It is the largest public aquarium in the UK, focusing on marine conservation and education. The facility features a variety of marine habitats and species, offering insights into ocean ecosystems.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.3667, -4.1308
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL4 0LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
- Phone
- +44 844 893 7938
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 1.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4pm
- Official site
- www.national-aquarium.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/61344729 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is National Marine Aquarium?
- National Marine Aquarium is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL4 0LF), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is National Marine Aquarium?
- National Marine Aquarium — a zoo aquarium in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to National Marine Aquarium?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL4 0LF.
- Is National Marine Aquarium a protected site?
- Yes — National Marine Aquarium is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to National Marine Aquarium?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL4 0LF.