Aquariums · Bristol
Bristol Aquarium
📍 BS1 5TT
Photo: Tiia Monto (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Walk through an underwater tunnel with marine life overhead
- Giant botanical house with exotic plants called Urban Jungle
- Watch animals fed with in-person talks
- Over 40 naturally-themed displays including tropical sharks and rays
- Ex-IMAX 300 seater Megascreen cinema on site
Bristol Aquarium sits in the heart of the city on the historic Harbourside, with more than 40 naturally-themed displays of tropical sharks, rays, seahorses, turtles and other aquatic creatures. You can wander through an underwater tunnel with marine life swimming overhead, explore the giant botanical Urban Jungle, and catch daily talks and feeds. It suits families and school groups, with unlimited entry all day on a standard ticket. The aquarium is step free with ramps and disabled facilities throughout, and there's no on-site car park, though Millennium Square car park is a short walk away. Based in Bath, Somerset, it's within reach of Bedminster station 0.7 miles away, Henleaze Lake beach 3 miles away, and 41 bookable places to stay within 5 miles.
Practical details
- Open
- Open every day except Christmas Day
- Parking
- No on-site car park; nearest is Millennium Square car park, 2 minutes' walk
- Accessibility
- Step free with disabled toilets, ramps, suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters
- Dogs
- Trained assistance dogs welcome with working vest and ID card
- Booking
- Online tickets valid one day within 6 months of purchase
From the attraction's own website on 20 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ Parking
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Bristol Aquarium into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Bedminster 0.7 miles
- Bristol Temple Meads 0.8 miles
- Clifton Down 1.1 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page