Name: Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth
Rating: 5.0

Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth

Blue Reef Aquarium, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 3PB, United Kingdom

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Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth is a family-friendly attraction showcasing incredible marine life from around the world. Visitors can explore colourful coral reefs, encounter playful clownfish, and discover fascinating creatures from both tropical and local British waters. It offers an exciting mix of education and fun, perfect for all ages.

Highlights include the Solent Seas zone with rays, lobsters, and starfish, the Tropical Treasures zone with lionfish and eels, and the Freshwater Fun area where you can meet turtles and amphibians. With interactive displays and close-up encounters, there’s something new to discover at every turn.

Admission prices are: Adults £15.55, Children (3–12) £12.25, Seniors/Students £14.55, Family (2A+2C) £53.60, and under-3s go free. Unique children’s party packages are available from £16.25 per child, including guided tours, fish feeding, party food, and a year’s free membership for the birthday child.

Overall, Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth offers an engaging day out filled with marine wonders, hands-on learning, and family fun. With its diverse aquatic zones and special events, it’s a must-visit for anyone who loves exploring the underwater world.

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Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Animals: Blue Reef Aquarium is teeming with incredible creatures from across the World. From colourful corals to playful clownfish there is so much to discover around every corner!
Solent Seas: Discover the sheer variety of British waters as you explore our wonderful Solent Seas zone. With creatures all found in local waters, you can see rays, lobster, starfish, anemones, and more!
Tropical Treasures: Explore the beauty of the world's oceans in our Tropical Treasures zone. As you journey through the wonders of the deep, you'll discover lionfish, eels, coral and more.
Freshwater Fun: Continue your undersea adventure as you discover the fascinating freshwater side of the aquatic world in our Freshwater Fun zone! Come face to face with turtles, and amphibians!

Facilities

Parking: Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth does not have its own parking facilities. However there is seafront parking operated by the City Council along the Esplanade, directly out front of the entrance. It is Pay & Display parking, and is on a first come first serve basis.
Food & Drinks: Driftwood Kitchen serves hot and cold food, snacks and drinks.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Standard (13+): £15.55
Child (3-12): £12.25
Under 3: Free
Family (2+2): £53.60
Senior/Students: £14.55

Pricing URL: https://www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk/portsmouth/visitor-info/admission-prices/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

We offer unique, fun and hassle-free parties for youngsters in a stimulating, safe environment.
Undersea Adventure Party: your child is officially invited to come and blow out their candles at Blue Reef Portsmouth.

For Children’s Parties like no other, we have everything you need to create a memorable underwater adventure that will keep your guests talking until the next one!
So celebrate in aquatic style; this party package is perfect for children aged between 3 and 12. Your adventure starts with a tour around the aquarium where you can view and discover all the amazing facts about our creatures. The birthday child then helps to feed one of our displays.
As if a wonderful venue that puts a different spin on your child’s birthday party isn’t enough, all Undersea Adventure Parties here also include…

A special guided tour of the aquarium
Party food – all you need to bring is the cake!
An exclusive fish feeding experience
A party bag for every child
A year’s free membership to Blue Reef as an extra gift for the birthday child
An e-copy of our Blue Reef party invite – download it here
Party members are asked to arrive ten minutes before the party to ensure we can start and finish promptly.
Blue Reef Aquarium members receive a 10% discount on the overall cost of parties at Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth.
Only £16.25 per child!

Visit the website for more information.

Open 10am – 5.00pm during term time
Open 10am – 5.00pm during summer school holidays
Christmas Eve: Open 10am – 4pm (last entry 3pm)
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: Open 10am – 4pm (last entry 3pm)
New Years Eve: Open 10am – 4pm (last entry 3pm)

Address: Blue Reef Aquarium, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Southsea PO5 3PB, United Kingdom

Post Code: PO5 3PB

Council: Portsmouth

County: Hampshire

By Bus: You can catch a bus from anywhere in the city, heading to Southsea Shopping Centre. The aquarium is just a 10-minute walk on the other side of the Southsea Common. Stagecoach provide buses as far as Havant and Waterlooville. Hop on route 23 to be brought down to South Parade Pier, just a 10 minute walk from us.
By Train: There are regular train services from across the UK. The closest station to the aquarium is Portsmouth Harbour Station, which is about a 30-minute walk away along the city’s picturesque seafront.
By Car: If you are travelling from the north or across from the south west, join the M27/A27 and follow the brown tourism signs to the seafront. There are plenty of local signs near Portsmouth seafront that will direct you to the aquarium.