From Sharks to Clown Fish at Plymouth National Marine Aquarium (National Marine Aquarium)

Member Name: mumps

Product:	National Marine Aquarium
Date:	15/02/09 (52 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Fun and educational

Disadvantages: Can be prices with travel, parking, entrance and refreshments

Some General Information

National Marine Aquarium
Rope Walk, PLYMOUTH, Devon PL4 0LF 01752 600301

Charges - £11 for adults
Children under 5 - free
5 - 16s - £6.50
Students/pensioners - £9
Family (2 adults + 2 children) - £30

They are also currently offering an annual family membership for £40 which is a bargain if your family want to visit more than once.

Also 20% discount if you book online. Additional discounts for groups of 10+

Open daily 10 am to 5 pm in winter and 10 am to 6 pm in summer
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Things to see
70 sharks from ten different species
8 species of seahorses in the weird creatures zone
a loggerhead turtle

What to see

There are six main zones, Eplorocea, The Shallows, The Atlantic Reef, Meditteranean Sea, Weird Creatures and Coral Seas. There is also a Discovery Zone where children can take part in some activities.

All the areas are interesting but the most impressive, in my opinion, is the Atlantic Reef. It is huge and a good place to take a seat and just try to take it all in.

I find that children like the sharks best, I don't know what it is but children definitely find them fascinating and just a bit scary..........

Younger children will love visiting the West Creatures exhibition where the seahorses are fascinating and they can see real live Clown Fish (as in Disney's Finding Nemo)

At the end of all this a little sit down with refreshments in the cafeteria is most welcome.

To be fair this won't keep the family busy for a full day but combined with a shopping trip it gives you a great day out.

Summary: A really interesting place to visit