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Blue Reef Aquarium
Tynemouth's Blue Reef Aquarium offers visitors a dazzling undersea safari through the oceans of the world.
From its position overlooking the dramatic North Sea, the aquarium is home to everything from seahorses and puffer fish to poisonous dart frogs and tropical sharks.
As well as innovative displays, informative daily talks and feeding demonstrations, there's an ever changing programme of special events and exhibitions throughout the year.
The centrepiece of the aquarium is the spectacular coral reef housed within a gigantic ocean display.
The reef is home to exotic species like gracefuk black-tip reef sharks, angelfish, humphead wrasse and hundreds of dazzlingly beautiful fish that use the reef like a bustling undersea city.
Over 40 living displays reveal the sheer variety of life in the deep; from giant crabs and lobsters to rays and octopus.
Don't miss Blue Reef's resident family of Asian otters in their spacious heated indoor holt!
New for 2007 - Seal Cove
This purpose-built outdoor facility provides a perfect environment for our captive-bred harbour seals.
Special Offers
- 2 entry tickets for the price of 1 with the Discover Pass. (T&C: Cheapest ticket free. No Photocopies.)
More offers like this - Great savings with the Discover Pass
Accessibility:
Opening Times
| 01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Family of 5 | £23.99 per ticket type |
| Family of 4 | £21.99 per ticket type |
| Adult | £7.50 per ticket type |
| OAP/Student | £6.95 per ticket type |
| Child | £5.50 per ticket type |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A1058. Follow signposts to Tynemouth and pick up tourist signs to Aquarium.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Cullercoats Metro Station. Head towards the sea front, turn right, 10 minutes walk.
Facilities
Provider Features
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Restaurant and cafe, hot and cold food, 50-75 people.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - None
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 999
- Min group size - 10
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
- Marketed Towards Students / Youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
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Blue Reef Aquarium
Tynemouth
Tyne and Wear
NE30 4JF
Tel: +44 0191 2581031
Fax: +44 0191 2572116
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