Aquariums · Newquay
Blue Reef Aquarium
📍 TR7 1DU
Photo: Lewis Clarke (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Walk through tunnel in giant ocean tank with sharks
- See Omiros, a rescued loggerhead turtle
- Over 40 naturally-themed displays from Cornish shores to coral reefs
- Live talks and feeding demonstrations with keepers
- Meet Gaia the octopus with nine brains
Blue Reef Aquarium sits right on Towan Promenade in Newquay, overlooking the beach, and offers an indoor undersea adventure through more than 40 naturally-themed displays, from rocky Cornish shores to exotic coral reefs. The highlight is a giant ocean tank with an underwater walkthrough tunnel, home to colourful fish, tropical sharks and Omiros the rescued loggerhead turtle, while daily keeper talks and feeding sessions add extra interest throughout the day. You can also meet Gaia the octopus and explore conservation-themed exhibits. It suits families and all-weather visits, though there's no on-site parking, so use nearby car parks instead. With Towan beach right outside and Newquay station just 0.4 miles away, it's an easy addition to a stay in Newquay, where 190 places to stay can be found within 5 miles.
Practical details
- Parking
- No on-site parking; nearest car parks are a short walk away
- Accessibility
- No disabled parking on site; check with reception beforehand
- Booking
- Tickets and annual passes can be bought online
- Best for
- All-weather indoor family visit
From the attraction's own website on 2 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
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Apartment 25
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Newquay, South West England
Sleeps 6
£831 per break
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Beach View
🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Towan (Excellent water quality)
Newquay, South West England
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£557 per break
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Towan View Loft
🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Towan (Excellent water quality)
Newquay, South West England
Sleeps 4
£691 per break
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Towan View
🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Towan (Excellent water quality)
Newquay, South West England
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Chy-an-Brae
🏖️ a few minutes' walk from Towan (Excellent water quality)
Newquay, South West England
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