Name: The Ilfracombe Aquarium
Address: The Quay, Holt, England, EX34 9EQ, GB
Telephone: 01271 864533

Dive into a captivating underwater world at Ilfracombe Aquarium through exhibits, displays, and a diverse array of marine life transport you into an educational oceanic adventure.

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The Ilfracombe Aquarium

The Ilfracombe Aquarium is an exciting and educational family attraction located by the harbour at The Quay in Ilfracombe

The building has been part of the town since 1880, when it was initially used as a granary

Today, the aquarium houses a fascinating collection of marine life from around the coasts of South West England and beyond

Visitors can explore the variety of tanks and displays, including everything from seahorses, lobsters and sharks, to jellyfish and octopi

Expert aquarists provide help and advice on the day-to-day care of fish away from their natural habitats

There’s also an area featuring various activities for younger visitors

The Ilfracombe Aquarium provides a magnificent, intimate experience of marine life that is sure to leave all visitors with lasting memories of their trip, as well as a greater understanding of how we can protect and appreciate our oceans and animals

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Contact Information

01271 864533

info@ilfracombeaquarium.co.uk

The Ilfracombe Aquarium Reviews

Quaint aquarium offering local fish exhibits & feeding demonstrations along with a gift shop & cafe.

Below are the latest reviews of The Ilfracombe Aquarium.

4.1

Based on 536 reviews

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Opening Hours:

Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Address: The Quay, Ilfracombe EX34 9EQ, UK

Richard Parkhouse

a week ago

Fantastic little aquarium. The staff are friendly and helpful. I love visiting and have a yearly pass. Our favourite is the octopus.

Caitlin Alborn

5 months ago

A fantastic aquarium focusing on local marine wildlife.It’s quite a small aquarium but the layout is fantastic, taking you on a journey of the local water environments and what creatures you’d expect to find there.My daughters (2yo + 4m) both really enjoyed it as we were given a step at the beginning which enabled my daughter to see the fish at a much better height (such a lovely touch!)Highly recommend ☺️

Katie Macdonald

6 months ago

We visited yesterday with our 3 year old and this was a really lovely end to our morning in Ilfracombe.. Perfect size for our daughter to be stay engaged and enjoy it as she can become distracted very easily. Very quiet weekday so didn't feel rushed and the staff were really lovely.. Lots of talks about the species of fish 🐟

Leisa Stewart-Sharpe

6 months ago

I spent an afternoon in Ilfracombe Aquarium and it was just as brilliant as I remembered. Small but perfectly formed. It was fascinating to learn about the animals living just beyond the shore. Lawrence who works there was a font of information and only too happy to point out things I’d have never spied including ray babies! I thoroughly recommend. Incidentally I went without my kids and still had a ball!

Duncan Cooper

8 months ago

Really liked it. So it is small, you could go through it all in about 10 minutes, but you can also read everything and watch all the fish and spend an hour there. Follows the journey of water from Exmoor down the rivers to the sea and all the various habitats and animals that like there. The big tank at the end being the sea, with some great fish and crabs. Staff are lovely and chatty, feeding the various fish on a fairly regular basis so you get to see them all in a natural habitat. Worth going to and spending some time there.

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