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)

The UK’s Most-Streamed Kids Movies Revealed

This year, kids have spent more time in front of screens than ever. With schools closed and many outdoor activities off the cards, parents rightly resorted to TVs and tablets to keep little ones amused through lockdown. But what were they watching? And which films proved most popular during this most topsy-turvy of years? Back … Continued

Christmas Gift Ideas with Bristol Aquarium

Bristol Aquarium is home to thousands of marine-life from across the world’s waters; from brightly coloured tropical fish to the native species based right here on the UK shores. There is so much to discover, including a giant botanical house, teeming with a whole variety of interesting plants and trees. We’re all indoors and based … Continued

All female team of scientists at Bristol Aquarium

Bristol Aquarium employs a team of four full time and two part time female aquarists. To celebrate National Science Week starting on 10 March the Harbourside attraction is commending their passionate team of qualified Marine Biologists. Responsible for thousands of aquatic creatures from all over the World at the Aquarium, the team are great advocates … Continued

Christmas gifts for all

Struggling to find that perfect gift? Treat your friends and family to a memorable time at Bristol Aquarium. Plus there are loads of other festive marine-themed gifts for sale in the aquarium’s gift shop with presents to suit all budgets. More than 40 naturally-themed displays reveal the sheer variety of life in the deep. Bristol Aquarium … Continued

Marathon challenge

AQUARIST TO TAKE ON MARATHON CHALLENGE FOR MARINE CHARITY An aquarist at Bristol Aquarium has been using her daily tours of the Harbourside attraction as training for her forthcoming marathon challenge. Aquarist Charlotte Gee is to run the Brighton Marathon on Sunday, April 12th to raise money for the Marine Conservation Society. Last year Charlotte took … Continued

Extreme diver joins team

An extreme cave diver who has spent the last three months exploring under the ice in Antarctica is the new curator at Bristol Aquarium. Philip Jane, 41, has spent the past 10 years living and working in France where he was in charge of all life support systems for the l’Aquarium de Paris, one of … Continued

Marketing Manager swaps palace for plaice

Bristol Aquarium has appointed a new Sales and Marketing Manager as part of its ongoing development plans. Postgraduate Sarah Moore has more than 10 year’s experience working within both the third sector and leisure and tourism industries. Her most recent role was as marketing manager at the Bishop’s Palace in Wells, Somerset. She has also … Continued

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