National Marine Aquarium Reviews

The information panels desperately need updating - some of them have faded to nothing. The last tank has lots of beautiful fish - but nothing to tell me what they are. Disappointing and overpriced.

I great place to learn more about the waters around us and the kids love it

Best sea life place I've been too in a while.
Really tidy.
Lovely restaurant that's not a rip off.
Will be visiting again with my little girl very soon she loved it

Great place to spend a couple of hours, looking around and keeps kids amused, pay once go all year.

Whole family loved it. So much to do and see and very low price. Had a look at the fishing fleet moored nextdoor afterwards.

Couldn't ask for a better day out, I love it. The staff are always very polite and they answer any questions you have to the best of their knowledge, the children would love it here and won't stop talking about it, very educational. I learn something new each time I go.

Fantastic visit, lovely time here, highly recommend

Great day out. Made the most of our year free return.

Wonderful experience for children and families. Yearly pass too xxd

Great place to go to on rainy days. Worth buying an annual pass.

I have never been but heard from all my friends at school it's a great aquarium.

Absolutely fantastic place, lots of sea life to look at, they have three large exhibits that can be viewed from different angles, especially the main one with the turtles and sharks, has three different view points. If you are interested in the history side of things or like to read up on more info there is plenty of text and infographics around the walls too. Staff was also very friendly and if you get thirsty or hungry there is a small cafe inside serving some light grub.

Very informative place to visit. Looking forward to coming back

Lovely day out but would be nice if the soft play area was open when we were there as theres not many activities for toddlers so we only ended up staying a couple of hours.

Fantastic aquarium. Little one loves it there. Very informative staff friendly and knowledgeable.

had a lovely time with my husband daughter and 2 young grandchildren. spent almost 3 years looking around an an hour in the cafe.

Impressed with the very helpful assistants who are happy to give you extra information

Always a good visit with my Grandchildren. Parking nearby

I really enjoyed my visit. Great place to take children.

Great family day out, very interactive for the children and plenty for the adults to do, staff very informative.

First time here. Loved it. As scuba instructors its nice to show our son we used to see in out jobs when we lived in abroad. It's educational and can be fun too. Good way to spend a few hours

One of the most relaxing yet educational places you could encounter. Your ticket can last for a year.

Brilliant! We had a lovely time. Great for little ones and my 10 year old loved it too. Well definately return

Remember going there when little great shop and sandbox on top of building.

Excellent place! Saw the divers cleaning on of the tanks and feeding the sharks. Highly recommend if you like the ocean!

Had a thoroughly good time, my grandaughter loved it.

Best place I ve ever been! Such an amazing experience and I d definitely come here a lot more... Anyone who gets the chance to go - GO!!!

Beautiful marine aquarium with amazingly clean and spectacular pools. You should also turn to the small pool, which are very lovingly designed.

Always an excellent place to visit
Never gets boring.

Spectacular aquariums, our grandchildren love going here and it's the kind of place you could stay for hours just watching the fish and other creatures swim around in front, above and below you. There's lots to see with informative and interesting displays. The cafe is ok but does get busy. I think the nearby car-parking is expensive. My tip is to pay by phone and buy 3 hours which you can then extend if you need more time.

Second visit, didn't disappoint, my photos don't do it justice, so much to see

What an absolutely brilliant venue for a Christmas party, had ours here last weekend and it was fab. Brilliant venue, brilliant food and great hosts. Good DJ & disco afterwards to dance the night away. Would highly recommend this place. Special thanks to Emma who sorted the party for us with all our demands and a lady called Julie who on the night was so helpful even though it was extremely busy. Top marks and we will be back again soon .

Nice aquarium in Plymouth, where you can be not only close to the specimens, but also lecktere things touch. Sport of interesting fish and especially sharks. I highly recommend

Amazing selection of fish.Found it difficult to read about the different fish in the tanks as so dark you could not read the information given.

Absolutely love this place as a family we're here often

Perfect day out and very cheap if you are in the area would recommend highly.

A bit small, can see all things in less than 3 hours

Doesn't rock your world, but is a nice place to relax. Families with kids would enjoy it even more. The aquarium is well maintained and clean. There is cheap parking within 2 min walk of the aquarium.

Good, well stocked aqarium, very good talks and child friendly, wheelchair accessible, but for me with walking difficulties I struggled a bit, having said that there are plenty of seating areas to rest in

Very good but defonatly not a day trip only take 2 hours to go around

Fabulous place to visit. Great for all ages. Nice cafe catering for snacks and hot meals.

Amazing place for a family day or afternoon out. A good amount, but not too much information. Lots to see and do. Great for all ages, from toddlers upwards.

Lovely day out, and pay for the day and you can return as many times as you want for the next year, very good value.

Always love coming here staff are friendly helpful and it's so relaxing here

Love this place, one of the best aquariums I've been to. Tickets include entry for a year. Some very impressive exhibits in here, and it's full of educational goodness! Plenty for the kids to do. Took us about 2 hours to get around and see everything. Very friendly staff. Would recommend this place to anyone.

Brillant day
Went on a quiet day kids could see everything and could moved about freely
Price excellent as we can go for a year on the one payment which is superb value
Staff very good parking near by also help with two small Children
Well sign posted from main route into plymouth
Highly recomend for a visit

Love the Jellyfish and Seahorses. In my top three aquariums and I love aquariums. Great staff knowledge, lots of seats to sit and watch the fish from. Will always come back whenever I'm down Plymouth way.

Brilliant place to visit very interesting a really good day out

Great experience...

But needs, clear signage for ALL the thanks and a guide (in more than just the first room).

This is supposed to be an educational resource, it would be nice to know WHAT we are looking at and something about these wonderful fascinating creatures, that we need to protect.

Other than the lift's, which close on you as you TRY to go in / out; there were no other facilities as you go round, for the Disabled. Even with a mobility-scooter, this caused a real difficulty. There was nowhere to rest and get a drink and something to eat, during this x4 hour visit; and didn't see a loo either we were until leaving..!

Heidi

Always a pleasure to come here every time we visit! Staff are always friendly and easy to talk to. Lots to see and learn and suitable for all ages!

Great for younger kids and toddlers but not as much for over 10 year olds and has a great restaurant opposite called rockfish which is great for lunch so all round good

Something fishy going on here but can't put my finger on what

Incredible, as always! Lovely friendly volunteers who are willing to answer loads of questions add to the experience.

This is a lovely experience. Looking at the sharks is fantastic you can see them from every handle and watching them swim around the plane wreck is magical. If you don't like kiddies or noise mid week is best.