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Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium

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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£13.50 per person per day
Child£9.50 per person per day
Disabled Adult / Carer£11.50 per person per day
Disabled Child£8.50 per person per day
Family of 3 (2A + 1C)£27.50 per ticket
Family of 4 (2A + 2C)£29.95 per ticket
Family of 5 (2A + 3C)£34.95 per ticket
Family of 6 (2A + 4C)£39.95 per ticket
Senior£11.50 per person per day
Student£11.50 per person per day

Discounted ticket are available if visitors book online in advance via the website. See site for full website details.

Opening Times

Opening Times (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Jan 2022)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 18:00*

* Christmas Opening Times:
The Oceanarium is open daily from 10am, last admission 5pm closing 6pm
With the exception of the following over the Christmas holiday:
Christmas Day – CLOSED
Christmas Eve & New Years Eve – Open from 10am. Last admission at 3pm, closing at 4pm.
Boxing Day & New Years Day - Open from 11am. Last admission at 4pm, closing at 5pm.

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change
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Bournemouth
Dorset
BH2 5AA
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    Recent Reviews:

    • HollyPoppy10
      Walked round twice!
      4 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 16th October 2021
      Had a lovely time at the oceanarium. I recomened taking your time to look at each section and to walk round twice if case you miss anything on the first round. I really enjoyed the otter talks which... Read full review
    • barabarastoneham
      Good time had.
      4 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 21st October 2021
      The staff were friendly and we arrived in time to see the penguins being fed. The trainer seemed knowledgable. Read full review
    • Bilkosand
      Staines, United Kingdom
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      Worth a visit
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 22nd October 2021
      Excellent experience. The fish looked very healthy, and the conservation aspect was very evident. The information boards were very descriptive and easy to follow, which enhanced the experience. The... Read full review
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    Map & Directions

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    Road Directions

    Nearest major road is A35. A338 Wessex Way follow signs. The nearest pay and display car parks are located just a few minutes walk away from the Oceanarium: Bath Road South, Bath Road North and the BIC car park. Coaches can drop off their passengers in the turning area behind the Oceanarium, next to the BIC, just a minute walk from the Oceanarium

    Public Transport Directions

    By bus: Frequent buses running from Bournemouth Railway Station into Bournemouth Town Centre (via Yellow Buses): from Bus Stop 6 - number 3,4a, 4b, 4d, 5a, 5b & 6. The two main bus companies operating in Bournemouth and its surrounding towns are Yellow Buses and More Buses. The closest bus stop to the Oceanarium are situated on Bath Road (less than a minute away), Westover Road (less than five minutes) and Bournemouth Square/Town Centre (a five minute walk through Bournemouth Gardens). By train: Bournemouth Train Station is the main railway station serving the town of Bournemouth. It is just over one mile away from the Oceanarium, approximately a 20 minute walk. A taxi and bus station is immediately accessible upon exiting through railway platforms 3 and 4.

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