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Mevagissey Aquarium
The harbour aquarium in Mevagissey was officially re-opened on 8th June 2006. The harbour aquarium at Mevagissey is housed in the old R.N.L.I. lifeboat house, which was completed in 1897, and housed 3 different lifeboats until 1930 when the advent of motor lifeboats caused the closing down of many of the smaller lifeboat stations.
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Fowey Aquarium - Cornwall
The Aquarium is situated on the historic Fowey Town Quay and gives a fascinating glimpse into the marine life found around the Cornish coast. Although the aquarium is small in size, our visitors are constantly amazed by the variety of marine creatures on display. In addition to a wide range of fish from the tiny gobies and shannies from the...
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Newquay Blue Reef Aquarium
Situated on Towan Beach in the centre of Newquay, opposite the famous island, the Blue Reef Aquarium is a stunning visit.Be amazed by the local marine species from the Cornish coast to hundreds of tropical species in the gigantic ocean display complete with underwater tunnel. Opening TimesOpen daily from 10am Last AdmissionMarch - October...
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National Marine Aquarium - Plymouth
The National Marine Aquarium was the first aquarium in the United Kingdom to be set up solely for the purpose of education, conservation and research. It remains Britain's foremost aquarium and in the six years it has been open it has attracted over two million visitors through its doors and thousands of enquiries by letter, telephone, fax and...
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National Seal Sanctuary - Gweek
The Sanctuary started in the winter of 1958 when a baby seal, only a few hours old, was washed up on the beach at St Agnes. Ken Jones lived with his wife just one hundred yards from the beach, he picked up the pup and took it back to his small garden. For many years he ran a rescue centre for seals and oiled birds, with just one pool, at...
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Living Coasts - Torquay
Living Coasts, Torquay's Coastal Zoo, is a unique, world class aquatic visitor attraction, focusing on the conservation of coastal and marine life around the globe. It has been developed by Paignton Zoo, with financial support from the South West Regional Development Agency and the European Regional Development fund. Take a journey around the...
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Ilfracombe Aquarium
Ilfracombe Aquarium is an award-winning, all-weather, educational attraction located in the Old Lifeboat House alongside Ilfracombe’s picturesque and historic harbour. The town is found on the dramatic North Devon coast 20 minutes drive from Barnstaple, set amongst the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The aquarium...
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TropiQuaria Animal and Adventure Park - Watchet
Tropiquaria Zoo, award winning Animal and Adventure Park is a great day out for adults and children of all ages. Hold a snake or creepy crawly in the Tropical Hall, visit the amazing puppet show and the strange fish in the aquarium. For a nostalgic experience see the Radio Museum. Outside play for hours on the full-size pirate ships or in the...
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Lyme Regis Aquariums & Sealife Centres
A visit to Lyme Regis would not be complete without a stroll to the end of the historic Cobb and a visit to the Marine Aquarium, one of the most fascinating visitor attractions in West Dorset. Discover close up the local fish and marine life of the Jurassic coast and learn about Lyme's maritime history. During a visit, you'll have the...
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A full list of aquariums and sea life centres in the County Of Cornwall
which make perfect places for you and your family to visit, and will
provide everyone with a fascinating day out the weather cannot spoil.
Here you will find a great day
out at aquariums and sea life centres in or near Cornwall and and
anything associated with the great seas, lakes and water that
encompasses our great planet, providing fun and informative facts on the eco structure of the planet. This would include aquarium tanks, housing sharks,
turtles and many other sea and water creatures, or merely what creatures
lie on the sea floor.
So
if your are looking to take the kids to see turtles, sharks, dolphins,
sea lions, penguins, tropical fish and other related aquatic shows then
these are the perfect places to visit.
Many of these venues
also cater and provide for children's birthday parties, corporate events
and private functions (please check your venue for details).