Overview

Explore The Deep, Hull’s acclaimed aquarium, home to diverse marine life, including sharks, penguins, and turtles—a journey through tropical lagoons, dark depths, and an icy realm. Engage with interactive exhibits like the “Rockpool Experience” and “Coral Reef,” or marvel at sharks and stingrays in an underwater tunnel. Thrill-seekers can ride a glass lift through a 10-meter ocean tank. Daily talks, feeds, and shows offer further insight, while children can enjoy interactive activities like the magic floor and soft play area. The Deep provides entertaining and educational experiences for all ages, promoting conservation and sustainability.

Things to do

Visitors can dive into the amazing world of marine life at The Deep, Hull’s top-notch aquarium spot. From sharks and stingrays to penguins and turtles, there’s a whole bunch of cool critters waiting to be discovered, including Europe’s only Green sawfish duo. Your journey here takes you through tropical lagoons, deep-sea darkness, and British shores and ends up in the icy Kingdom of Ice, where the Gentoo penguins hang out.

But that’s not all! There’s heaps of stuff to do at The Deep. Apart from checking out the main exhibits, you can get hands-on with interactive displays. Ever wanted to touch creatures from the rockpools? Well, now’s your chance with the “Rockpool Experience” exhibit! And don’t miss the “Coral Reef” area with its colourful tropical fish tanks. You can also stroll through an underwater tunnel where sharks and stingrays swim overhead. And for a real thrill, hop on a glass lift and zoom through a massive ocean tank full of sharks!

There’s plenty of fun for everyone here, including interactive discovery stations, an underwater viewing tunnel, and daily talks, feeds, and shows. The little ones can also have a blast with the interactive magic floor, fossil brushing station, and soft play area.

So, if you’re into marine life or just looking for a good time with the family, The Deep is the spot to be. It’s not just about having fun – it’s also about learning, conservation, and supporting a good cause.

Food & Drink

Hungry? They’ve got you covered! Swing by one of the family-friendly cafes during your visit and dig into various yummy hot and cold food, snacks, and drinks.

Feel like a picnic? No problem! You can enjoy your grub at the dedicated ‘Picnic Place’ halfway around the attraction or snag a seat on the outdoor picnic benches for some sunshine dining.

Main Café:
Get ready to chow down while soaking up the incredible views of the stunning Humber Estuary waterfront at the Main Café. They dish out hot breakfasts daily from 10:00 am to 11:00 am and hot meals from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm (except Christmas Eve & Christmas Day). And the best part? You can hit up the Main Café without paying to enter the attraction.

Halfway Café:
Feeling a bit low on energy? Recharge at the Halfway Café. It’s open during school holidays and weekends from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, serving a tasty range of snacks, sandwiches, cakes, and hot & cold drinks.