National Marine Aquarium, Bere Ferrers

Name: National Marine Aquarium
Address: Rope Walk, Bere Ferrers, PL4 0LF, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1752 600301

#4 among attractions in Bere Ferrers

Top attraction, Aquarium, Park, Zoo

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Facts and practical information

The National Marine Aquarium, located in Britain's Ocean City Plymouth is the largest Aquarium in the UK. It is home to over 4,000 animals and has carried out "groundbreaking" Ocean conservation work, as well as offering a variety of immersive and engaging opportunities to learn about the marine environment through ocean education for all ages. ()

Opened: 1998 (26 years ago)Animals: 4000Species: 400Elevation: 23 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 50°22'0"N, 4°7'52"W

Address

Rope WalkSutton and Mount GouldBere Ferrers PL4 0LF United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1752 600301

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Day trips

National Marine Aquarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Drake Circus, Smeaton's Tower, Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth Dome.

0.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Drake Circus, Bere Ferrers
13 min walk • Drake Circus Shopping Centre is a 425,000-square-foot covered shopping mall in the centre of Plymouth, England, which opened in October 2006. The building was designed by London-based architects Chapman Taylor and built by Bovis Lend Lease.
0.5 miW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse, View point
Smeaton's Tower, Bere Ferrers
13 min walk • Smeaton's Tower is a memorial to civil engineer John Smeaton, designer of the third and most notable Eddystone Lighthouse. A major step forward in lighthouse design, Smeaton's structure was in use from 1759 to 1877, until erosion of the ledge it was built upon forced new construction.
0.5 miW
Park, View point, Historical place
Plymouth Hoe, Bere Ferrers
12 min walk • Plymouth Hoe, referred to locally as the Hoe, is a large south-facing open public space in the English coastal city of Plymouth. The Hoe is adjacent to and above the low limestone cliffs that form the seafront and it commands views of Plymouth Sound, Drake's Island, and across the Hamoaze to Mount Edgcumbe in Cornwall.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Restaurant
Plymouth Dome, Bere Ferrers
14 min walk • Plymouth Dome is a former museum and visitor attraction on Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth, Devon. It opened in 1989 and closed in 2006.
0.5 miNW
Memorial
Armada Memorial, Bere Ferrers
14 min walk • The Armada Memorial is a monument on Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth, Devon, England. Built in 1888, the monument celebrates the tercentenary of the defeat of the Spanish Armada, which was sighted by English captains stationed in the city.
0.5 miW
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Plymouth Naval Memorial, Bere Ferrers
13 min walk • The Plymouth Naval Memorial is a war memorial in Plymouth, Devon, England which is dedicated to British and Commonwealth sailors who were lost in World War I and World War II with no known grave.
~790 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Harbor
Barbican, Bere Ferrers
4 min walk • The Barbican is the name given to the western and northern sides of Sutton Harbour, the original harbour of Plymouth in Devon, England.
~740 ftNW
Marina, Park, Harbor
Sutton Harbour, Bere Ferrers
4 min walk • Sutton Harbour, formerly known as Sutton Pool, is the original port of Plymouth in Devon, England. It is still a busy fishing port and marina and is bounded on one side by the historic Barbican district.
~1830 ftSW
Church
Royal Chapel of St Katherine-upon-the-Hoe, Bere Ferrers
9 min walk • The Royal Chapel of St Katherine-upon-the-Hoe is the garrison church within the precincts of the Royal Citadel in Plymouth. The original church on the site was licensed for services by the Bishop of Exeter, Thomas de Brantingham, in 1371.
~870 ftW
Forts and castles
Plymouth Castle, Bere Ferrers
5 min walk • Plymouth Castle was a castle built in the early 15th century to defend the town and harbour of Plymouth in Devon, England. By the end of the 16th century it had ceased to have any military function and fell into disrepair, being almost completely demolished by the 19th century.
0.5 miNW
Architecture
Plymouth Guildhall, Bere Ferrers
13 min walk • Plymouth Guildhall is located on Guildhall Square in the city centre of Plymouth, Devon, England. It is a Grade II listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is National Marine Aquarium open?

National Marine Aquarium is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to National Marine Aquarium?

Nearby attractions include Mayflower Steps, Bere Ferrers (4 min walk), Sutton Harbour, Bere Ferrers (4 min walk), Barbican, Bere Ferrers (4 min walk), Plymouth Castle, Bere Ferrers (5 min walk).

How to get to National Marine Aquarium by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Marine Aquarium:

Bus

Astor Playing Field • Lines: Falcon (11 min walk)
Cattedown Roundabout • Lines: Falcon (11 min walk)

Train

Plymouth (25 min walk)