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Bournemouth Oceanarium tickets and tips

🦈Come face-to-face with sharks, rays and sea turtles
🌊Themed ocean zones create an immersive underwater journey
🐠Feeding sessions and talks included with admission
🌧️Fully indoors — a perfect rainy day escape on the South Coast
📍Right on Bournemouth seafront, ideal for a full family day out

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Where is it?

How to get to Bournemouth Oceanarium

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Bournemouth Oceanarium,
Bournemouth,

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When is it open?

Bournemouth Oceanarium opening times

Monday – Friday 10:00 – 17:00

Saturday – Sunday 10:00 – 18:00

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

What about facilities?

Bournemouth Oceanarium facilities

On-site Café(s)
Baby Changing Facilities
Pushchair Friendly
Toilets
Gift Shop
First Aid
Wheelchair Hire

Here’s the questions people are asking about Bournemouth Oceanarium

Most families spend around 1.5 to 2 hours exploring all the zones, though you could easily linger longer if little ones want to revisit favourite tanks.

Absolutely — the colourful fish and illuminated tanks are captivating for young children, and the layout is manageable with pushchairs.

Yes, the attraction is largely accessible with lifts and ramps throughout, making it suitable for pushchairs and wheelchair users.

Yes, live feeding sessions and educational presentations are typically included with admission — check the daily schedule on arrival for exact times.

Walk-up tickets are usually available, but booking online in advance is recommended during busy periods such as school holidays to guarantee entry and potentially save on the ticket price.

There is a café on site for light refreshments. Being on the Bournemouth seafront, there are also plenty of nearby restaurants, cafés and takeaways within easy walking distance.

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Bournemouth Oceanarium tickets and tips

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Great Rainy Day Option

Here’s the questions people are asking about Bournemouth Oceanarium

Q. How long does a visit to Bournemouth Oceanarium typically take?

Q. Is Bournemouth Oceanarium suitable for toddlers and very young children?

Q. Is the Oceanarium pushchair and wheelchair friendly?

Q. Are there feeding sessions or talks included in the ticket price?

Q. Can I buy tickets on the day at the door?

Q. Is there somewhere to eat nearby or at the Oceanarium?

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