Aquariums · Looe
National Marine Aquarium
📍 PL4 0LF
Photo: Markles55 (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Over 5,000 marine animals to see
- UK's deepest aquarium habitat with largest viewing window
- Ocean Discovery Rangers shows and talks
- Range of ocean-themed events and experiences
- Learning centre with hands-on investigations
The National Marine Aquarium is the UK's National Aquarium, located in Plymouth and home to the Ocean Conservation Trust charity. Inside you'll find over 5,000 marine animals, the UK's deepest aquarium habitat and its largest viewing window, plus shows and talks from the Ocean Discovery Rangers. There's a dedicated learning centre for hands-on investigations, and a changing programme of ocean-themed events and experiences. It suits families, school groups and anyone keen to support marine conservation, as ticket proceeds go towards conservation work. It's open daily from 10am to 5pm, with last entry at 4pm, and pre-booking is recommended in peak periods. If you're staying nearby, Plymouth station is just 0.9 miles away, Plymouth Hoe East beach is 0.5 miles away, and there are 89 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- 10am–5pm daily, last entry 4pm
- Booking
- Pre-booking required during peak periods
- Best for
- Marine life fans and conservation-minded visitors
From the attraction's own website on 24 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ WiFi
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
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Fisherman's Cottage
🏖️ 0.34 miles from Plymouth Hoe East (Excellent water quality)
Plymouth, South West England
Sleeps 2
£473 per break
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0.4 mi
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14 Spinnaker Quay
🏖️ 0.58 miles from Plymouth Hoe East (Excellent water quality)
Plymouth, South West England
Sleeps 6
£927 per break
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0.4 mi
Leonardo Hotel Plymouth
✓ Located in the heart of Plymouth city centre
🏖️ 0.58 miles from Plymouth Hoe East (Excellent water quality)
Plymouth
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