Description
Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium is a traditional family-run attraction at the end of the famous Cobb harbour wall. It gives visitors a fun and interactive insight into the sea creatures of the Jurassic Coast. Compact but full of character, it’s one of the most enjoyable visitor spots in West Dorset.
Guests can hand-feed tame grey mullet, hold a starfish, and get close to lobsters and crabs. Displays feature local species such as bass, wrasse, blennies, dogfish, and sea scorpions. Presentations and hands-on experiences make learning about marine life exciting for all ages.
Admission prices are: Adults £10.00, Children (3–15) £8.00, and under-3s free.
Overall, Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium is perfect for families seeking a unique and memorable seaside activity. With interactive encounters, fascinating species, and plenty of photo opportunities, it’s a must-visit attraction along the Jurassic Coast.
Features
- Paid
- Host birthday parties: No
Features
Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium offers an interactive, hands-on experience with local marine life, letting you hand-feed tame grey mullet, hold a starfish, and get up close with lobsters and crabs—all while discovering species like bass, ballan wrasse, dogfish, blennies, and sea scorpions through their displays and presentations on Jurassic Coast marine life.
- Interactive: If you're looking for things to do in or around Lyme Regis, a visit to the aquarium is a great way to spend an hour or so getting to know the marine life which can found along the local coastline. During a visit you'll have the opportunity to interact with the sea creatures. Kids and adults alike love the unique experience of hand feeding the mullet, holding a starfish and getting up close with lobsters and crabs, all of which provide fantastic photo opportunities!
- Species: The aquarium is a brilliant place to visit come rain or shine. Even though we're compact in size, you'll find a variety of fish and sea creatures on display including bass, ballan wrasse, blennies, lobster, mullet, starfish, sea scorpions, crabs and dogfish.
- Mullet feeding: Let our friendly mullet take food directly from your hand. We believe the mullet feeding experience is unique as we've yet to come across anything similar. You start by lowering your clenched hand containing food into the water, you then slowly open your hand to reveal the food to these wonderfully tame creatures who will gently suck, caress and 'kiss' your hand as they feast upon the food.
36.25 miles
