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Ilfracombe Aquarium
This exciting, award winning, all weather, educational attraction provides a fascinating insight into the aquatic world around North Devon. The aquarium houses an ever-growing collection of local aquatic life in beautifully recreated natural habitats. The exhibits follow a unique ‘zoned’ journey from the source of an Exmoor stream, down river to an Estuary, local Rockpool, The Harbour, Coast, to Lundy & its marine reserve. Free children quizzes available. The aquarium also offers a funky fish retail area where good value & unusual aquatic themed gifts can be purchased. A small café with sheltered outside seating provides refreshments, light snacks & quality local dairy ice cream in a relaxing environment. OPENING TIMES Mid Feb– Easter 10am - 3-30pm
Easter - June 10am - 4.30pm
July – Aug 10am – 5.30pm
Sept – Oct 10am – 4.30pm
Nov – Jan Open from 10am (please phone for afternoon opening times).
Opening Times
Open New Year
Open All Year
2009 Opening: 15/02/2009 - 15/11/2009
Monday 10:00 - 15:30
Tuesday 10:00 - 15:30
Wednesday 10:00 - 15:30
Thursday 10:00 - 15:30
Friday 10:00 - 15:30
Saturday 10:00 - 15:30
Sunday 10:00 - 15:30
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 15:30
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) | from £13.75 |
| Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) | from £11.50 |
| Grandparents (2 Adults & 2 Children) | from £10.50 |
| Adults (16+) | from £3.50 |
| Senior Citizen | from £3.00 |
| Students (with NUS card) | from £3.00 |
| Child (3-15yrs) | from £2.50 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Follow signs to Ilfracombe and then pick up the brown tourist signs to the seafront, you need to keep the sea on your left and drive towards St Philip and St James Church. With the church on your right you be travelling down St James’ Place. Turn left at the end T-junction and then first right. The harbour will be on your right and the aquarium is at the end on the left.
Public Transport Directions
By Bus: Throughout the year; buses number 3, 30 from Barnstaple, number 31 from Woolacombe of number 35 from Lee. During the summer additional services; number 32 from Woolacombe or 300 from Minehead via Lynton.
By Train: Throughout the year from Exeter to Barnstaple
By Coach: Many national towns/cities to Ilfracombe
Useful Nos: Traveline (Public transport info) 0870 608 2608, Wessex Trains 08457 484 950, National Express (Coaches) 08705 808080
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
Accessibility
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 01:00
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Booking essential
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted
- JCB accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 30
- Min group size - 10
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
