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Ilfracombe Aquarium tickets and tips

🌊Journey from stream to sea
🐟Up to 75 local aquatic species on display
🏆Award-winning educational experience
☔Fully indoors — great whatever the weather
⚓Brilliant location on historic Ilfracombe Pier

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Where is it?

How to get to Ilfracombe Aquarium

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Ilfracombe Aquarium,
The Old Lifeboat House, The Pier, Devon

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When is it open?

Ilfracombe Aquarium opening times

Monday – Sunday 10:00 – 17:00 (seasonal variations apply — check ahead)

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

What about facilities?

Ilfracombe Aquarium facilities

Toilets
Baby Changing Facilities
Gift Shop
Pushchair Friendly

Here’s the questions people are asking about Ilfracombe Aquarium

Most families spend around 45 minutes to 1.5 hours exploring the aquarium, depending on how much time is spent at each habitat and exhibit.

Yes, the aquarium is great for young children — the displays are at accessible heights and the variety of colourful aquatic creatures tends to delight toddlers and younger kids in particular.

The Old Lifeboat House setting means the layout may have some limitations; it's advisable to contact the aquarium directly ahead of your visit if you have specific accessibility requirements.

Dogs are generally not permitted inside the aquarium. Assistance dogs are welcome. The pier and surrounding seafront area are great for a dog walk before or after your visit.

The aquarium is open throughout much of the year, though hours and availability can vary by season. It's always worth checking their website for the latest opening information before visiting.

The aquarium displays up to 75 species of local aquatic wildlife, spanning freshwater stream creatures, estuary species, rock pool life, and marine animals — all native to the waters around Devon and the wider South West.

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Here’s the questions people are asking about Ilfracombe Aquarium

Q. How long does a visit to Ilfracombe Aquarium typically take?

Q. Is Ilfracombe Aquarium suitable for very young children?

Q. Is the aquarium wheelchair and pushchair accessible?

Q. Are dogs allowed inside the aquarium?

Q. Is the aquarium open year-round?

Q. What species can we expect to see at Ilfracombe Aquarium?

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