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Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth tickets and tips

🦈Come face-to-face with sharks and tropical sea life
🦀Hands-on rock pool touch experiences for kids
🌊Brilliant rainy-day activity right on the seafront
🐠Fascinating keeper talks and feeding displays daily
🏖️Easy to combine with Tynemouth beach and village

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Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth,
Grand Parade,

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When is it open?

Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth opening times

Monday – Friday 10:00 – 17:00

Saturday – Sunday 10:00 – 17:00

Please note - all opening times are subject to seasonal changes.

What about facilities?

Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth facilities

On-site Café(s)
Baby Changing Facilities
Pushchair Friendly
Toilets
Gift Shop
First Aid
Parking (Charges Apply)

Here’s the questions people are asking about Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth

Absolutely — the aquarium is a great choice for toddlers and young children. The colourful displays are at eye level in many areas, and the touch rock pool experience is particularly popular with little ones. Pushchairs are welcome throughout.

Most families spend around 1 to 2 hours inside the aquarium, though you could easily take longer if you time your visit around feeding talks or let young children linger at the touch pool.

Yes, the aquarium is largely accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs. It is a relatively compact site, and staff are on hand to assist if needed.

Yes — the aquarium runs regular feeding demonstrations and educational talks throughout the day. Times can vary, so it's worth checking the schedule displayed at the entrance on arrival.

The aquarium has a small café on site for snacks and drinks. There are also several cafés, fish and chip shops, and restaurants in nearby Tynemouth village, just a short walk away.

There is no dedicated on-site car park, but paid public parking is available along Grand Parade and in nearby Tynemouth village. The aquarium is also accessible by Metro from Newcastle city centre.

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Combine with a beach visit

Here’s the questions people are asking about Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth

Q. Is Blue Reef Aquarium Tynemouth suitable for toddlers and very young children?

Q. How long should we allow for a visit?

Q. Is the aquarium pushchair and wheelchair accessible?

Q. Are there any feeding displays or keeper talks we can watch?

Q. Is there somewhere to eat at or near the aquarium?

Q. Is there parking nearby?

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