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Bristol Aquarium

Anchor Road | Harbourside, Bristol BS1 5TT, England
Ranked #36 of 94 attractions in Bristol
3.5 of 5 stars 69 Reviews
Type: Aquariums
Useful Information: Activities for young children
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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We went during the week so it was fairly quiet. Parking is very close by, but also very expensive.. the place itself is amazing! Set out brilliantly, the design was excellent. Quite a bit to see, was probably in there for half hour to 45 minutes. Easy access for wheelchairs/prams, and all the tanks had really big Windows so its... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

good value half day out with tesco clubcard voucher exchange. wouldn't pay full price More

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Leicester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Great for children. Plenty to see and do. Very nicely laid out. The only thing was that it was quite expensive - even though we had a voucher for 20% off. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

I've been to Bristol Aquarium many times. I love the place. The fish and staff, especially the aquarists are amazingly helpful and informative. More

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Swansea, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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We travelled 1 1/2hrs to get to the aqaurium from south wales, kids where so excited. £33 for family of four with web discount, was awfull value for money. We rushed to see the octopus feeding which was ok if you get there early, but there where many people who couldnt see a thing, would of helped to have a... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

nice exhibition but very expensive. you can complete the whole place in an hour easily, 2 3d films are included so may be worth a visit if you havent seen them before. More

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Bath, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Expensive and the 20% discount offer doesn't work as they take it off the the individual prices not the family price, so beware. The cafe is extortionate - £1 for a Twix - how can they justify that? Apart from the octopus tank, it's nothing special. Not much different to elsewhere. Nothing interactive for the kids. Very disappointing. Don't waste... More

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Berkshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Plenty to see and a great excursion if its wet outside! From sharks and piranhas to octupi and crab - fasinating fish and fasinating facts. Feed time on the hour was very informative and fun. Got some lovely snaps of the gorgeous fishes More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

All the exhibits are clean, well cared for and the solid glass sides to very big open aired tanks allow kids to get up close and look properly at the fish/creatures. However, its too easy for them to whizz round like its some sort of race and do the entire place in about 30 mins, Make sure you time your... More

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port talbot
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Receny visited with my wife and young daughter. Its very nice building in lovely position in bristol old docks. First price is very expensive in fact rip off comes to mind. Aquarium is ok but apart from giant octupus which is fab is no diffrent to any aquarium you will visit any where else apart from what a lively building... More

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