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Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth

 Portsmouth

Blue Reef Aquarium in Southsea, Portsmouth is voted Visitor Attraction of the Year by Tourism South East.
Situated on Clarence Esplanade, between the two piers overlooking the busy Solent, Blue Reef Aquarium is a great visit whatever the weather.
Be amazed by animals ranging from local marine species to the hundreds of tropical fish in the gigantic ocean display complete with underwater tunnel. 

family fun

family fun

Blue Reef is a great place for visitors of all ages to find out more about the wonders of the deep.
As well as innovative displays, informative talks and feeding demonstrations, there's an ever changing programme of events, exhibitions and themed activities to keep the family fully entertained
We're a baby friendly attraction with changing facilities and our café provides high chairs, bottle warmer and a microwave is available for parental use.

Directions: By Road - Follow Tourist Information signs for Seafront.  Local signs along the seafront will direct you to the aquarium.
Pay and Display Car Parking facilities are available along the Esplanade
By Train/Bus - Alight at Portmsouth Harbour Station.  Number 6 bus departs approximately every 10 minutes from the Hard Interchange (adjacent to Portsmouth Harbour Station). Alternatively, the No 700 bus will take you to Clarence Pier.

Admission & opening times

Blue Reef Aquarium is open daily from 10am
Last admission is 5pm (4pm November - February)
We are closed on Christmas Day only.

Admission Prices are:

Adult £5.95
Child (aged 3 - 16) £3.95
Senior & Students £4.95
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) £17.95


If you enjoy visiting Blue Reef Aquarium - why not become a member?

Benefits include:

Free Admission for a full year to all Blue Reef Aquariums.
£1 off the full admission price for accompanying friends and family
£1 off the full price for children's birthday parties.

Membership Fees are:

Adult £14.99
Child (aged 3-16) £9.99
Senior / Student £12.99

Family Membership (for 2 adults and up to 3 children)

 £45.00