Oceanarium, The Bournemouth Aquarium

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Opening Times

Opening Times (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2026)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 18:00*

* Christmas Opening Times:
The Oceanarium is open daily from 10am, last admission 5pm closing 6pm
With the exception of the following over the Christmas holiday:
Christmas Day – CLOSED
Christmas Eve & New Years Eve – Open from 10am. Last admission at 3pm, closing at 4pm.
Boxing Day & New Years Day - Open from 11am. Last admission at 4pm, closing at 5pm.

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change
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West Beach
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH2 5AA
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars
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    Recent Reviews:

    • Fyke D
      Trip Type:
      Friends getaway
      Bournemouth Oceanarium: A Delightful Dive into Marine Magic
      3 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 24th July 2025
      We spent a sunny afternoon at Bournemouth Oceanarium, and it exceeded expectations! The layout is easy to navigate, with clear signs guiding you through zones like the tropical reef and British... Read full review
    • Simon S
      Fun Visit to See Ocean Creatures
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 24th July 2025
      We had a great day at Bournemouth Oceanarium, great particularly for the younger children. We loved watching the penguin feeding and the highlight was the giant turtle and the shark tank feeding. Read full review
    • Cat E
      Bognor Regis, United Kingdom
      A worthwhile holiday trip
      4 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 26th July 2025
      Some fascinating exhibits, and you can go in and out all day. My kids loved the tanks with internal domes you can stand up in. There's a great little play area and cafe next to the penguin tank. It... Read full review

    Map & Directions

    Road Directions

    Nearest major road is A35. A338 Wessex Way follow signs. The nearest pay and display car parks are located just a few minutes walk away from the Oceanarium: Bath Road South, Bath Road North and the BIC car park. Coaches can drop off their passengers in the turning area behind the Oceanarium, next to the BIC, just a minute walk from the Oceanarium

    Public Transport Directions

    By bus: Frequent buses running from Bournemouth Railway Station into Bournemouth Town Centre (via Yellow Buses): from Bus Stop 6 - number 3,4a, 4b, 4d, 5a, 5b & 6. The two main bus companies operating in Bournemouth and its surrounding towns are Yellow Buses and More Buses. The closest bus stop to the Oceanarium are situated on Bath Road (less than a minute away), Westover Road (less than five minutes) and Bournemouth Square/Town Centre (a five minute walk through Bournemouth Gardens). By train: Bournemouth Train Station is the main railway station serving the town of Bournemouth. It is just over one mile away from the Oceanarium, approximately a 20 minute walk. A taxi and bus station is immediately accessible upon exiting through railway platforms 3 and 4.

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