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The National Marine Aquarium (NMA) is home to the UK’s largest aquarium, located in the heart of Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean City. It is proudly the home of the Ocean Conservation Trust, a charity dedicated to connecting people with the Ocean.
The Aquarium is one of Devon’s Top Attractions, one of Devon’s best days out. The National Marine Aquarium features an Atlantic Ocean and Great Barrier Reef Tank as well as featuring local animals.
Dive deeper and immerse yourself into this wonderful blue Ocean world. The Atlantic Ocean tank is the deepest holding a massive 2.5 million litres. Be amazed when you see all the animals big and small from the biggest Sand Tiger Sharks to the tiniest Angelfish.
With plenty to experience and explore, find out all the information you will need to plan an unforgettable trip to the National Marine Aquarium, or immerse yourself in an experience or an event.
The aquarium is home to over 5,000 Ocean animals and ground-breaking Ocean conservation work and offers awe-inspiring exhibits. Explore the National Marine Aquarium for an experience you will never forget.
Your Aquarium visit will take you on a journey around the different zones of the world’s Ocean, from the local waters of Plymouth Sound, all the way to the tropical seas of the Great Barrier Reef and everywhere in between!
Home of the Ocean Conservation Trust, the Aquarium provides an opportunity to connect first-hand with the Ocean, what better place to spend your day? With plenty to experience and explore, find out all the information you will need to plan an unforgettable trip to the Aquarium here
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Experiences & Events
The National Marine Aquarium has a range of exciting and immersive ocean-themed events taking place single month, discover what we’ve got lined up here.
Our charity, the Ocean Conservation Trust, also provide a range of activities outside of the aquarium that aims to get people in, on or under the ocean! If you would like to know more about our events and experiences please contact our team on [email protected]
With a range of exciting and immersive ocean-themed events taking place at the National Marine Aquarium every single month, find out all about what we’ve got lined up here.
Explore the UK’s largest Aquarium
The Aquarium offers a range of exciting exhibits and activities that are sure to get you excited and enthused about our Ocean.
We’re much more than just an Aquarium, too – we’re an educational centre of excellence, run by the Ocean Conservation Trust – and it is our goal to connect as many people with the Ocean as we possibly can.
- Aquarium Zones
- Ocean Discovery Ranger Team
- Animal Husbandry Care Team
- Conservation & Research Projects
Learning
The National Marine Aquarium offers a wide range of engaging curriculum-linked opportunities for nursery, school, college and University students to learn about our incredible blue planet.
From Virtual Tours of the whole Aquarium to hands-on practical investigations in the dedicated learning centre, the OCT Learning Team are confident that there is an Ocean experience for everyone! Click on the options below to be taken to our Ocean Conservation Trust website, where you can learn all about how our charity inspires students of all ages to connect with our beautiful Ocean.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the UK's biggest aquarium
The National Marine Aquarium is the largest public aquarium, located in the centre of Plymouth, Ocean City. The Ocean Conservation Trust run the Uk’s biggest aquarium open to the public.
How long does it take to walk around the National Marine Aquarium
The National Marine Aquarium recommend at least a three hour visit to properly see all the exhibits and marine animals. The nearby carpark has payment by phone and your time can be extended. The Aquarium also has an onsite restaurant.
Do I have to book the National Marine Aquarium online?
It is recommended all visitors pre-book whether or not they are paying or using a complimentary or annual return passes. Entry cannot be guaranteed without a booking, especially at busy and peak times, school holidays and weekends. Pay on arrival entries will be allowed until full capacity is reached.
How much does it cost to visit the National Marine Aquarium?
Adults standard £ 25 Winter season £22.50
Child (3-15) £ 15 Winter season £12.50
Concession (Students & 60+) £ 23 £20.50
Child (under3) Free winter season Free
