Discover our events throughout the year
We host fun and educational events every school holiday, from getting hands on with a microscope to meeting a mermaid, we’ve always got something special around the corner here at Bristol Aquarium.
You can find regular films and events on our gigantic Bristol Megascreen – our renovated ex IMAX screen that plays host to film festivals, cult classics, documentaries, premieres and private hire events.
Plus we host loads of extra fantastic and engaging activities throughout the year on special occasions such as British Science Week, and you can come and see us at Festival of Nature and Bristol Harbour Festival!
Come back and visit this page soon to find more info on what we have coming up at the aquarium.
See it all!
Members get access to all of our events throughout the year as well as free entry to specific evening events such as Valentines, Halloween and Sunset Seas!
Plus benefits for our café, gift shop, birthday parties and more for the price of less than 3 visits!
Plan Your Visit
Bristol Aquarium is open every day, including all bank holidays. We’re closed only on Christmas Day.
Bristol Aquarium is open every day, including all bank holidays. We’re closed only on Christmas Day.
Our standard day tickets allow you to come around the aquarium as many times as you please during our opening hours on the day of your visit.
Last entrance into the aquarium is 1 hour before closing.
Opening times vary seasonally so please check here before planning your visit!
We’re easy to find, located in the heart of Bristol city centre on the historic Harbourside.
Bristol Aquarium
Anchor Road
Bristol
BS1 5TT
Online tickets are valid for one day within 6 months of the date of purchase, tickets can also still be bought on the door.
As a city centre attraction we do not have our own car park, the closest is Millennium Square Care Park. There are lots of other city centre car parks too if you prefer.
The aquarium is step free with disabled toilet facilities and ramps throughout, suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
A 1:1 registered carer accompanying a paying disabled visitor, with proof of carer status, is admitted free of charge. Click more info for further details on required proof.
We welcome trained assistance dogs to support the visitor they are with, wearing a working vest, and an ID card.