Portsmouth, Hampshire

Blue Reef Aquarium

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Overview

Are you in search of a family-friendly adventure? Look no further than Blue Reef! Here, you can explore the fascinating world of aquatic life. With a wide range of talks, feeding displays, and events, you’ll never run out of things to do.

Things to do

The Blue Reef in Portsmouth is an incredible place for all ages to explore and discover the wonders of aquatic creatures. You can get up close and personal with sea life by walking through the underwater tunnel, the glass cavern, and the large ocean window. Over 30 displays with natural themes featuring crabs, rays, turtles, and more.

You can attend informative talks and feeding displays throughout the day, and there’s a busy calendar of events to keep the whole family entertained. You can learn about the snapping turtle, which is native to North America and lives in the shallows. Observe the tropical Bamboo Sharks as they zip around coral reef displays in the Tropical Treasures exhibit. And say hello to the adorable Axolotl, a unique amphibian that stays in its juvenile phase for life.

The giant ocean displays are home to many colorful reef fish, each unique. You can watch the graceful Regal Tang, the Porcupine Puffer Fish, the Red Bellied Piranha, or the Archer Fish. Check out the mesmerizing seahorses or the waterline of stingrays.

Food & Drink

If you’re hungry and searching for a place to relish some mouth-watering food, snacks, and beverages, then the Driftwood Kitchen is the perfect destination. Their menu serves a wide range of freshly prepared hot and cold options, and you’ll also be able to enjoy the breathtaking sea views of the Solent while you dine.

Location

Things to know

Address
Clarence Esplanade
Southsea
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO5 3PB
Opening Hours

Open 10 am – 5.30 pm (last entry 5 pm)

Christmas Eve: Open 10 am – 4 pm (last entry 3 pm)
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: Open 10 am – 4 pm (last entry 3 pm)
New Year’s Eve: Open 10 am – 4 pm (last entry 3 pm)

Pricing

Standard (12+): £14.35
Junior (3 – 12 years): £11.10
Concession: £13.35
Toddler (0-2 years): Free

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