Opening Times

  • Monday: 10am – 5pm (last entry 4pm)
  • Tuesday: 10am – 5pm (last entry 4pm)
  • Wednesday: 10am – 5pm (last entry 4pm)
  • Thursday: 10am – 5pm (last entry 4pm)
  • Friday: 10am – 5pm (last entry 4pm)
  • Saturday: 10am – 5pm (last entry 4pm)
  • Sunday: 10am – 5pm (last entry 4pm)

MERMAIDS’ TAILS AT BRISTOL AQUARIUM

Visitors to Bristol Aquarium will be able to come face to face with real life mermaids and sea monsters over the February Half Term Holidays (Feb 11th – 26th). Every day throughout the holidays, the Harbourside attraction’s resident sharks and rays will be joined by a magical mermaid. Visitors can listen to her magical tales … Continued

BRISTOL AQUARIUM INVITING VISITORS TO TAKE STOCK

The annual stock-take is taking place this weekend (Saturday January 14 to Sunday January 15) at Bristol Aquarium with their own version of a ‘fishy census!’ Throughout the weekend, staff at the award-winning aquarium are inviting visitors to volunteer to help spot and record the number of certain species including sharks, rays and seahorses. The … Continued

AQUARIUM’S A SUCKER FOR WORLD OCTOPUS DAY

Bristol Aquarium is to celebrate World Octopus Day with a weekend of special events and activities (Saturday, October 8th – Sunday, October 9th). This year’s event will be the 10th annual international celebration of the amazing octopus as well as other members of the cephalopod family. The star of the show will be the Harbourside … Continued

Daily Talks, Feeds and Activities!

To The Beach! Summer 2016   There is so much to do this summer holidays at Bristol Aquarium. Check out our itinerary of talks, feeds and activities to keep you and your little tadpoles entertained. Remember – your tickets allow you to come and go all day on the day of your purchase so you can … Continued

Jeremy Wade Live

Jeremy Wade Live 2016: Behind the Scenes of River Monsters Photo Exhibition WHEN: Wednesday, February 10th 2016, 12pm & 3:30pm (talk), each followed by Q&A and book signing. WHERE: Bristol Aquarium, Anchor Road, Harbourside. Dive deeper into the action packed world of ITV’s hit series and global phenomenon, River Monsters, with presenter, Jeremy Wade – … Continued

Fishy stock take

Annual stock take Our annual stock-take is taking place from Saturday January 9th to Sunday January 10th at Bristol Aquarium with our own version of a ‘fishy census!’. Throughout the weekend, staff here at Bristol’s biggest aquarium are inviting visitors to volunteer to help spot and record the number of certain species including sharks, rays and seahorses. … Continued

River Monsters exhibition

River Monsters exhibition to open at Bristol Aquarium River Monsters #WhatWeSee From Friday 27 November images from ITV’s hit series and global phenomenon ‘River Monsters’ are going on display at Bristol Aquarium. The inaugural River Monsters #WhatWeSee exhibition showcases over 25 incredible photographic images from the hit series that is hosted by extreme angler explorer … Continued

Ghouls lead spooky tours

Visitors to Bristol Aquarium will be able to experience ghoul-guided Spooky Torchlit Tours after dark on Friday, October 30th. Accompanied by the Harbourside attraction’s team of resident ghouls, visitors will be able to discover what happens after the public have gone home and the lights go out. Running from 6pm-9pm, each of the pre-booked tours … Continued

Horrible fun!

Horrible half-term fun at Bristol Aquarium!     Visitors to Bristol Aquarium are being invited to take part in a week-long exploration of predators big and small throughout the October Half Term holidays (October 22nd – November 1st). There will be the chance to discover deadly creatures and find out who preys upon whom. A … Continued

Sid storms it

Shipwrecked Sid goes down a storm at aquarium  Younger visitors enjoyed sea shanties and storytelling sessions with ‘Shipwrecked Sid’ at Bristol Aquarium on Wednesday. Created by Michael Loader, ‘Shipwrecked Sid’ has been marooned on a desert island and is delighted to share his tall tales of the sea. Sat in his homemade shack, Sid told … Continued

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