Ilfracombe Aquarium

*LOCAL AQUATIC EXHIBITS *PIER CAFÉ *FUNKY FISH GIFT SHOP* 

Established since 2001, this exciting, award winning, all weather, family attraction remains the ‘GO-TO’ location whilst in Ilfracombe

The recently extended and improved, LOCAL AQUATIC EXHIBITS are a lovingly-cared-for, collection of living exhibits displaying up to 75 species of aquatic animals from around North Devon. They provide a unique and fascinating zoned journey of discovery from the source of an Exmoor stream down river to the coast and beyond – to Lundy and it’s Marine Protected Area. Complimentary children’s quizzes following fun trails are offered on entry.

Friendly, caring, knowledgeable staff are on hand to help. They offer engaging conversation, feeding demonstrations and sensory experiences. Interactives too all make for a fun, engaging, learning experience.

The aquarium also offers THE PIER CAFE which provides great coffee, teas, cold drinks, a variety of fresh cakes, hot savouries and scones. All are sensibly priced quality products. These can be enjoyed at a table or as takeaway. Our café space provides all weather protection and also extends into a sheltered, relaxing, south facing harbourside environment.

The FUNKY FISH GIFT SHOP offers a great range of good value, unusual aquatic themed gifts for purchase. Free WIFI.

New for 2025

Exhibits with new designs & species on display. New children’s quizzes and interactives. Café with new delicious offerings. Shop with new souvenirs and gift ideas.

Café Harbour View Deck (available when weather is conducive) provides unrivalled, elevated views of the harbour, our stunning coastline, Verity statue & St. Nicholas’ Chapel.

The team here look forward to welcoming you…