Here at Bristol Aquarium we pride ourselves on providing conservation education through our talks, feeding shows and special activities.
Every half term we run special themed events with daytime activities all included in admission.
Make the most of your ticket by joining us at our 5 daily talks & feeds to discover more about the wonderful creatures of the deep and ask us anything about your favourite animals! 🐟
Find out more about our upcoming events below at the Aquarium and also in our Auditorium (additional charges may apply for auditorium or evening events where stated).
Bristol Aquarium – Even Calmer Days
More days added! We have recently added more Even Calmer Days to allow families to explore the aquarium on weekends. Our new Even Calmer Days are Sunday 5 May, Sunday 30 June, Sunday 1 September.
Our dedicated Even Calmer days create a more relaxing sensory experience for any customers who may need it. We will be turning off our music, and children’s rides. We also increase our lighting some of our darker areas throughout the day. We will be open at 10am with late opening until 6pm, last entry 5pm.
Join us for our Even Calmer Days on:
Monday 15 January
Tuesday 6 February
Wednesday 20 March
Thursday 25 April
Sunday 5 May
Friday 17 May
Monday 10 June
Sunday 30 June
Tuesday 9 July
Sunday 1 September
Wednesday 11 September
Thursday 3 October
Friday 15 November
Monday 9 December
Once purchased, tickets are valid for one day of your choice within 6 months from the date of purchase.
You do not need to book a time slot or a day. We endeavour to admit all visitors and will prioritise online tickets and members on days we are at capacity but due to the nature of the attraction’s one way system this is a very rare occurrence.
Daily Talks & Feeds Schedule:
11:30am
Coral Seas
Meet the inhabitants of our Coral Reef and see how we train our rays and sharks to come to the surface for their breakfast!
12:30pm
Mon/ Wed/ Fri
UK Native Fish and Sharks
Discover more about the shark species that can be found around our own shores!
12:30pm
Tue/ Thurs/ Sat/ Sun
Seahorses
Discover more about our graceful herd of Big Bellied Seahorses from Australasia.
1:30pm
Bay of Rays
Meet our inquisitive rays and learn about how they’re actually flat sharks!
2:30pm
Amazing Amazon
Come and check out this big fish feeding frenzy – just watch you don’t get splashed!
3:00pm
Rock Pools
A world on our beaches. Discover what lurks in the secrets of the rock pools!
Once purchased, tickets are valid for one day of your choice within 6 months from the date of purchase.
You do not need to book a time slot or a day. We endeavour to admit all visitors and will prioritise online tickets and members on days we are at capacity but due to the nature of the attraction’s one way system this is a very rare occurrence.