Explore the aquarium!
Go on an adventure through the Aquarium’s themed zones, learning about the magical sea creatures that live on our shores and beneath the waves. Travel from one zone to the next, getting stuck into our interactive play activities along the way.
Long John Silver’s Storeroom
Long John’s collection of critters have escaped the ship’s hold! Are you brave enough to come face to face with some of the inhabitants who have taken up residence in the wreckage of the Hispaniola? With tarantulas, scorpions and millipedes only the bravest buccaneers dare venture here!
Sunken Hold
Venture into the heart of the Hispaniola where you will find open top tanks that house some of our most popular sea creatures including a shark lagoon, big-belly seahorses and clown fish.
Aqua Theatre
Here you will find the best view in the aquarium!
Immerse yourself in the Aqua Theatre where you will see a fantastic display of awe-inspiring sea creatures, including blacktip reef sharks and stingrays.
Sea Caves
Journey to the depths of the ocean, where you will find some amazing sea life including our jellies, lionfish and eels. Floor markings and safety signage will guide you through into The Tunnel, where sharks, rays and sea life swim above your head!
Discover our sea creatures
Interactive play zones!
Doodle Cove
Everyone will love this fun interactive activity! Head into our studio to design your own underwater critter, then bring it to life in our 3D animated underwater world.
Watch it swim across the screen in front of your eyes!
Shark Attack
How close will you get to our animated (and very realistic!) great white shark? If he spots you, you could be in trouble! Watch out, Long John tells us he is very grumpy.
Interactive sandpit
Dive into our sensory play sandbox and create land or seascapes of mountains, hills and trenches with your hands. Creature projections will dance across the sand and react to your changing landscape, creating a truly interactive hands-on play experience for all ages.
Aquarium gift shop
At the end of your adventure, visit our gift shop to check your quiz answers and to choose some treasure to remember your day out! With gifts from as little as 50p, there is something for all budgets. From pirate uniforms and soft toys to pocket-money gifts like sticky insects and hatching eggs, there’s something for everyone
