Fowey Aquarium — Attraction in England

We could have spent all morning in this small but fascinating aquarium.

Filled with a huge array of sea life from the local area, most of them all fondly named, their home offers little and big kids (talking about you, parents) alike a fun break from the shops of Fowey.

Home to lobster, a conga eel, starfish, hermit crabs, dog fish and the odd smaller shark, to name but a few, the aquarium has lots to discover. What’s even better is the owner is on hand, happy to answer any questions you may have.

Its £4 each for adults and an absolute bargain. Actually wish we’d been able to spend longer there, but we live a 5 hour drive away.

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I Touched a Star at the Fowey Aquarium!

What aquariums should be, local ocean species close up and in a simple setting! This old school aquarium has an amazing range of species that grew over the 2 weeks I visited. Too many species to mention, including 2 varieties of lobster, multiple crab species, eel, fish, shrimp, sea slugs, and an amazing variety of flat fish in a natural habitat. They even had a Cuttle Fish and a relation to Sea Horses.

The owner was passionate and knowledgeable! Did I say you can touch starfish, touch crabs, and see small fish and shrimp in their tidepool touch tank?

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A small but perfectly formed aquarium. Most of the inhabitants are provided by local fisherman, so it's a really interesting introduction to local marine life and a chance to meet your friendly neighbourhood fish, crabs, eels, octopus and much else.

The staff member there was really knowledgeable and friendly, introducing us to the inhabitants and giving us all sorts of fascinating facts and anecdotes. There's also a touch pool where you can hold a starfish, or give a crab a tickle (mind fingers).

We had a lovely time and would thoroughly recommend it as a great way to spend a rainy afternoon. Will definitely go back next time...