Bristol Aquarium (Was Blue Reef Aquarium)

Located in the famous Bristol harbour, the new Bristol Aquarium is a must see attraction for nature lovers. Come and admire our tropical Sharks, the beautiful Seahorses, or sit down and be amazed in our 3D IMAX theater.

Open Everyday 10am – 5pm
Admission price: Standard (13yr+) £20, Junior (3-12yr) £9.75, Child under 3yr FREE
Concessions £13.25 (FREE CARERS), Family (2standard+2jnr) £47.00, Grandparent Family £44.00
Can save by buying online

Machine 5: is located in the Learning Lab section of the Aquarium. All have 'Bristol Aquarium on them. Costs £2 per penny and is contactless
1) Octopus,
2) Seahorse,
3) Crab,
4) Ray.

Machine 6: is located in the entrance to the coral reef section. All have 'Bristol Aquarium on them. Costs £2 per penny and is contactless
1) Bass fish,
2) Clownfish,
3) Shark,
4) Frog.

Retired Machines:

Retired 1: 1) I Love You, 2) My Lucky Penny, 3) Blue Reef Aquarium logo, 4) Shark.
Retired 2: 1) Clownfish, 2) Seahorses, 3) Octopus, 4) Shark.
Retired 3: 1) Blue Reef Aquarium Hastings logo,
Retired 4: 1) Clown Fish, 2) Seahorses, 3) Octapus, 4) Shark.

19/08/25: Both machines are now inside the aquarium and paid entry is required to access. Machines use contactless card payment.