National Marine Aquarium - Plymouth

...just any aquarium, no the National Marine Aquarium. I remember a few years ago, I used to do a lot of work in Plymouth, and one of the places I used to go was the Aquarium, which used to be up near the Hoe, in the Citadel. Well it’s not there anymore. They got some serious funding, and had a purpose built Aquarium and research facility right on the water. ** How do I get there? ** It is in Plymouth (which if you don’t know is in Devon!), it is ...
...** Contact them? ** National Marine Aquarium Rope Walk Coxside Plymouth Devon PL4 0LF Tel 01752 600301 Fax 01752 600593 www.national-aquarium.co.uk If you are thinking of going, or are just curious, then I would thoroughly recommend that you look at the web site, it is full of really useful information plus there are loads of pictures, which might help put this review into context. Thanks for reading this, and if you go I hope you enjoyed ...

lazza123 21.11.2003 · Read full review
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Review of National Marine Aquarium - Plymouth

The National Marine Aquarium, based in Plymouth's historic Barbican is a must-see for everybody whether you have a deep and devoted interest in sealife or just want something to do. The price is quite high (around £6 - £8 at least), but all of the money raised does go back into funding the work that goes on. You can see big fish, small fidh - and sharks that swim all around you when you are stood in a special enclosed tank. This is the largest in ...
...around, but anyway it's some size!). There are lots of opportunities for 'interactions', where you can test your knowledge through games and quizzes en route. There is a good education programme, and they try to get schools involved as much as possible. There is disabled access throughout 99% of the site, and apart from one or two exhibits can be viewed by all. This may not appeal to those who have got small children, as there is a lot of walking ...

danthepianoman 03.02.2006 · Read full review
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Review of National Marine Aquarium - Plymouth

We went to the marine aquariam with my son who is three in order to amuse him for the day. we had hoped it would take the whole day as the entrance was so expensive. It is a vast place but there really isn't much for tots. there are places for them to stand so that they can see into the aqariums but not a lot else. Loads for above age 5 ish so I highly recommend it for anyone with older children and a lottery win to afford the entrance. I understand ...
...wages etc but for a family on a relitively budget holiday, it's too much - and I only have the one child! If I remember rightly it was about £10 each. The cafe nearby was very expensive and there wasn't anywhere else very close to eat. Parking was ludicrously highly priced and there is no free parking available close by. A fantastic magical place to go if you are prepared for the cost and don't have a toddler! There are loads of things for older ...

megandmog 20.01.2004 · Read full review
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Review of National Marine Aquarium - Plymouth