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Ilfracombe Aquarium
This exciting award winning, all weather, fun, educational attraction provides a fascinating insight into the watery world of North Devon… The aquarium houses a diverse collection of local aquatic life in beautifully recreated natural habitats.
The exhibits provide visitors with a unique zoned journey experience starting from the SOURCE of an Exmoor stream, down RIVER to the ESTUARY, local ROCKPOOL, Ilfracombe HARBOUR, COAST and to LUNDY with its marine reserve.
Complimentary children’s’ quizzes following fun trails are offered on entry.
Friendly, caring staff are on hand too to help.
The aquarium also offers the Funky Fish Gift Shop where a great range of good value, unusual aquatic themed gifts can be purchased. The Pier Café provides a wide variety of delicious, sensibly priced, quality products available to enjoy in a relaxing harbourside environment.
New for 2012
Exciting new exhibits and the Rocket Shed indoor, cosy gallery for café users.
Admission
Adults (16+)-£3.99 Child (3+) £2.99
Seniors (65+) / Students-£3.50
Family (2 ad + 2 ch) £12.99
Annual membership * Group rates * Exhibit tours * Mobile/outreach service * Birthday party hosting * Venue hire * Exhibit design, consultation and commissions * Special requests available.
Opening Times
November - Early January ring for opening times.
Ilfracombe Aquarium 01/02/2012 - 31/12/2012
* November - Early January ring for opening times.
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) | from £12.99 |
| Adults (16+) | from £3.99 |
| Senior Citizen | from £3.50 |
| Students (with NUS card) | from £3.50 |
| Child (3-15yrs) | from £2.99 |
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
- Gift Shop
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
Children & Infants
- Facilities for children
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
Establishment Features
- Tea / Coffee Shop
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups - pre-booked groups only
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