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We had an absolutely fantastic time at Bristol Aquarium! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by the incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff. They were eager to answer any questions and made the experience even more enjoyable with their enthusiasm and expertise about the marine life. The variety of fish and other sea creatures on display is simply breathtaking. From colorful tropical fish to mesmerizing jellyfish, every tank is full of life and beautifully maintained. The highlight of our visit was definitely the huge tank that gives you the feeling of being submerged underwater. Walking through the tunnel with sharks, rays, and schools of fish swimming overhead was truly magical—like stepping into another world! We were also incredibly lucky to catch a glimpse of the aquarium's newest addition—a baby octopus! It was amazing to see such a rare and fascinating creature up close. The staff were excited to share stories about the baby octopus and its behaviors, making the experience even more special. The aquarium is well laid out, with informative displays that cater to both children and adults. Each exhibit is thoughtfully designed to not only showcase the incredible diversity of marine life but also educate visitors on conservation and the importance of protecting our oceans. After exploring the exhibits, we were delighted to find a neat and well-stocked gift shop. It had a great selection of souvenirs, from educational toys and books to unique gifts that will remind you of your visit. We picked up a couple of items, and the prices were quite reasonable. Overall, Bristol Aquarium offers a perfect blend of education and entertainment. Whether you're a family with young kids, a couple looking for a unique date spot, or just a solo traveller wanting to learn more about marine life, this place is a must-visit. Seeing the baby octopus was just the cherry on top of an already wonderful day. We will definitely be back for another underwater adventure!
Ayyub ChowdhuryAyyub Chowdhury
10
My daughter and I took 2 teenagers and a toddler to the aquarium. It's great that the ticket lasts all day. We went through twice to make sure we saw everything. All the tanks are well stocked with a variety of fish, sharks, turtles, and even an octopus. They are clean and beautiful and well looked after. You get to see the fish from various angles and can even see them from above through the glass ceiling. At timed intervals, you can see the fish being fed and listen to and interesting talk about them. The flowers and greenery are luscious and healthy. I initially felt this was an expensive day out. but when you work out the costs to keep everything in perfect order plus staff, plus the flexibility of the admissoon, it is justified. We had a coffee in the cafeteria, and the kids had an ice cream before their second trip around. If you buy your tickets online, you can use them for a visit any day within 6 months. This is great and would make a perfect gift. If you pay for a season ticket on the day you visit, they will refund that days admission fee, and then you can visit as often as you like. It is well worth a visit.
Gail BarnesGail Barnes
00
Started out at the cafe. Reasonably priced, decent enough selection and quality of food and drink. Quite uncomfortable seating. Slight concern in that the disabled toilet door only opened about 40%, a wheelchair user would have issues accessing this. The staff were really friendly and helpful throughout the trip. Great that you can have multiple visits during the day! The aquarium was obviously well looked after. It was clean and nicely presented. Really enjoyed the variety and the different zones. And easy to get around as a perdon with mobility issues. I absolutely loved all of the environmental information and the plastic bottles in the exhibit looking like jellyfish was real food for thought. Weirdly, gift shop was one of the empiest I've been in. Overall, really good aquarium. There is of course room for improvement but they have perfected the basics beautifully.
Bailey CopelandBailey Copeland
10
Note the address is Anchor Road but the entrance is not obvious as on the side that is not on the road, a signpost would help…? Visited during the summer holidays with disabled wife on mobility scooter and grandchildren, carer is free. True to the advise on the website the site is disabled accessible for the mobility scooter as is all ramped boardwalks and or level. I think if it was busy it might have been difficult to get close to the exhibits. Loads of fish and the other things you would expect, good views into the tanks from the top, the side and great views from the tunnel. I would suggest that under 5’s will not have the attention to benefit and there is no space for running about. Reception/ticket area needs renovation, no low sinks for children in toilets, cafe closed at 16:00 while there were plenty of potential customers… Overall good.
David ArcherDavid Archer
10
Great couple of hours out with the family, I think we paid £56.20 for a family of four. We went today which was the start of half term so we knew it was going to be busy. We queued for about 20 minutes outside in total but it seemed to go fast enough. Parking was a five minute walk away as well which was ideal. Once inside making our way around we had a great time. Some unusual fish to be seen and some great colourful ones too. We took a packed lunch and sat down on the provided seating area. Toilets dotted around the building which is ideal as well. All in all a great couple of hours of entertainment, there was a kids treasure hunt-like activity where you have to find the name of the 5 different things off a leaflet, after completing the kids get a cool little badge. All in all a great experience would recommend.
Adam PorterAdam Porter
60
Attended today at the aquarium with my 2 boys (5 and 2 years old). They LOVED spotting all of the fish and seeing what amazing things the aquarium had to offer. There's plenty to see for them (at their height) and a lot for the adults to see too. Unfortunately some of the displays can't be seen by my children as they had to be lifted (only about 3 displays to be fair). Hand sanitiser is still available around the facilities and everything was clean and tidy upon exploring the aquarium and their facilities. The lunch options were fairly priced and my boys were happy with the selection offered. Staff were all friendly and attentive, irrespective of being busy (we were also informed that we could visit the aquarium as many times as we liked for the day, even if we left the venue!) Will definitely be visiting again!
Johanne TandyJohanne Tandy
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Address
Anchor Rd, Bristol BS1 5TT, United Kingdom
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+44 117 929 8929
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bristolaquarium.co.uk
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attractions: Brunel's SS Great Britain, M Shed, Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, Castle Park, Brandon Hill, Bristol Cathedral, Queen Square, The Galleries, Cabot Tower, Arnolfini Arts, restaurants: Turtle Bay Bristol Broad Quay, Za Za Bazaar, COSMO World Buffet Restaurant, V-Shed - JD Wetherspoon, The Commercial Rooms - JD Wetherspoon, Las Iguanas - Bristol - Harbourside, Pasture, The Bristol Stable, Slug & Lettuce - Harbourside Bristol, Hole In The Wall Bristol

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