Zoos & aquariums · South West England
Oceanarium
In or near Stanpit.
Oceanarium — a zoo aquarium in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
David Lally — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bournemouth · 1.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Oceanarium is a zoo aquarium located in england-south-east, 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 Oceanarium in Bournemouth is an aquarium that offers visitors the chance to explore a variety of marine life. Guests can see different species of fish, sharks, and penguins, and learn about marine conservation efforts.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Poole Bay Cliffs SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Oceanarium is a zoo-aquarium located in South-East England, postcode BH2. It features a variety of marine life and exhibits, showcasing aquatic ecosystems and species from around the world.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.7159, -1.8768
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH2 5AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bournemouth West
- Phone
- +44 1202 311 993
- Nearest railway station
- Bournemouth — 1.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; weekends closed 6pm; last entry 1 hour before closing
- Official site
- www.oceanarium.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/93127306 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oceanarium?
- Oceanarium is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH2 5AA), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is Oceanarium?
- Oceanarium — a zoo aquarium in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oceanarium?
- The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH2 5AA.
- Is Oceanarium a protected site?
- Yes — Oceanarium is part of the Poole Bay Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Oceanarium?
- The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH2 5AA.