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The Deep

Kingston-upon-Hull HU1 4DP, England
01482 381000
4.0 of 5 stars 224 Reviews
Type: Aquariums
Traveller Description:  The Deep is a large aquarium which permits you to walk inside the tank within a transparent tunnel to view the marine life close up. It particularly... more »
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Hull
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This was our second visit to the Deep with children. Both my children loved it. Theres plenty for young children to do and see and its a great place for all ages. The only niggler I have is the fact it costs £3 to park which on top of the entrance fee makes it even more expensive. That said they... More

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lincs
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I did not find it as described.Very over-hyped.Not worth the money More

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Hull, Georgia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

This is where you see life in the raw. Everything is so close you feel you could reach out and touch it. The tour is amazing finishing up in a transparent lift that takes you inside the tank and makes a part of the sight a reality. You can almost feel the sharks and other fish brushing past you on... More

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Oakham
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Helpful and engaging staff. Children enjoyed it but some of the displays seemed to digress from the main theme of 'deep sea' (e.g. tarantula and frogs!?). Over-hyped in our opinion - children wanted to see sharks and they only had a couple of small ones in the main tank. Well worth a visit but keep your expectations realistic. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

was lots of fun today kidds loved it hopefully will b cumming back enjoyed it all so it all great gift shop needs diffrent gifts but the rest was great More

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Spalding, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Great place to visit but I think "once is enough". Plenty to see but too many static displays and not enough little aquariums, unless you wish to spend ages looking for the stick insect. Well sign posted as you approach Hull but you'll have to rely on your Nav System once you enter the city because someone has "stolen" all... More

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cumbria
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

My daughter enjoyed The Deep, lots to see, little soft play area, not enough there for full day out but worth the money. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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If you've been to other places LIKE "The Deep", maybe seeing the same type of think in Hull won't be revolutionary but I went there once with my son and mum who both enjoyed it. I did as well. it's all well laid out, there's a cafe and souvenir shop and from parts of the building nice views over the... More

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Brigg, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

This place is definitely worth a visit and i have been told it has improved since i have been. But its obviously not in USA league I would give it a 3 and a half out of 5 but wont allow me. More

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York, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Been here a couple of times, it's really good! Definitely need half a day or so to look around it though - especially if you have children :-) More

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