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National Marine Aquarium

Plymouth

The UK's national aquarium, on Rope Walk in Coxside, beside Sutton Harbour in Plymouth. It is run by the Ocean Conservation Trust, a registered charity.

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Where to stay

  • BarbicanHistoric harbourside area with many guest houses, about 5 minutes' walk away
  • Plymouth HoeSeafront hotels, about 15 minutes' walk away
  • Plymouth city centreWide choice of hotels, about 10 minutes by car
  • PlymptonSuburb on the eastern side of the city, about 20 minutes away
  • SaltashCornish town across the Tamar, about 20 minutes away by car

Getting there

  • Plymouth station is about a 30-minute walk, or around 10 minutes by taxi
  • The Barbican bus stop (route 25) and Sutton Road stop (route 48) are about 5 minutes' walk away
  • Sutton Harbour car park is on the aquarium side of the bridge; it is pay and display with a 2m height restriction
  • Barbican car parks are on the other side of the footbridge
TipPre-book your tickets, as entry is not guaranteed without a booking on busy days. Allow around three hours for the visit when buying parking.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Where is the best place to stay near National Marine Aquarium?

Barbican: Historic harbourside area with many guest houses, about 5 minutes' walk away. Plymouth Hoe: Seafront hotels, about 15 minutes' walk away. Plymouth city centre: Wide choice of hotels, about 10 minutes by car. Plympton: Suburb on the eastern side of the city, about 20 minutes away. Saltash: Cornish town across the Tamar, about 20 minutes away by car.

How do I get to National Marine Aquarium?

Plymouth station is about a 30-minute walk, or around 10 minutes by taxi. The Barbican bus stop (route 25) and Sutton Road stop (route 48) are about 5 minutes' walk away. Sutton Harbour car park is on the aquarium side of the bridge; it is pay and display with a 2m height restriction. Barbican car parks are on the other side of the footbridge.

Any tips for visiting National Marine Aquarium?

Pre-book your tickets, as entry is not guaranteed without a booking on busy days. Allow around three hours for the visit when buying parking.

Which airport is closest to National Marine Aquarium?

The nearest airport on this site is Cornwall Airport Newquay, about 38 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.