Blue Reef Aquarium

Blue Reef Aquariam

Enter the Blue Reef Aquarium and take a safari from the depths of the Solent to the tropical coral reef. A memorable visit for all the family.

Overlooking the busy Solent, Portsmouth's Blue Reef Aquarium takes visitors on the ultimate undersea safari. From the rich variety of British waters to the beauty of a tropical coral reef and more than 40 other displays - including a fantastic otter holt - the aquarium offers a fascinating window into the hidden world beneath the waves. At the aquarium's heart is a giant tropical reef tank with its own underwater, walk-through tunnel and home to a variety of tropical sharks and stingrays as well as hundreds of brightly-coloured reef fish.

To purchase discounted tickets for Adults, Seniors, Children or Students please call the Portsmouth Visitor Information Centre - 023 9282 6722. Blue Reef Aquarium is also currently offering a £2 discount to Portsmouth Library Card holders on all adult, senior and child tickets.


Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
(3 - 14 years)£7.20 per ticket
Adult£9.20 per ticket
Family of 4£30.80 per ticket
Family of 5£37.00 per ticket
Senior / Students£8.25 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

Open New Year
Open All Year
01/03/2010 - 31/10/2010
DayTimes
Monday10:0018:00
Tuesday10:0018:00
Wednesday10:0018:00
Thursday10:0018:00
Friday10:0018:00
Saturday10:0018:00
Sunday10:0018:00
01/11/2010 - 28/02/2011
DayTimes
Monday10:0017:00
Tuesday10:0017:00
Wednesday10:0017:00
Thursday10:0017:00
Friday10:0017:00
Saturday10:0017:00
Sunday10:0017:00

* Closed on Christmas Day. Last admission one hour before closing.

Public Transport Directions

From Portsmouth Harbour station it is 20 - 30 minute walk to Blue Reef Aquarium.
Bus 5 or 700 stops outside the Aquarium

Road Directions

From the M27:Onto M275 and follow brown and white signs to seafront and Blue Reef Aquarium. Nearest parking 200yds east of aquarium.

Accesibility Information

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Blue Reef Aquarium

Clarence Esplanade
Southsea
HAMPSHIRE
PO5 3PB

Tel: +44 (0)23 9287 5222

Website

Location Map

Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • Indoor Attraction
  • No Smoking Attraction

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Two portable induction loops.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (charge)

Catering

  • On-Site cafe/restaurant - Blue Reef cafe - freshly made rolls, jacket potatoes and snacks, cold, hot and alcoholic beverages.
  • Picnic Site

Payment Methods

  • Approx length of visit - 1-4 hours
  • Delta accepted
  • Groups Accepted - None
  • Maestro Accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 150
  • Min group size - 10
  • Solo accepted
  • Special group rates
  • Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Establishment Features

  • Conference facilities
  • Toilets

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Children
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
  • Marketed towards student/youth

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups