About Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth
Discover fascinating marine life including reef sharks and sea turtles at this Southsea seafront aquarium, perfect for families whatever the weather. Facilities include parking, restaurant and full accessibility.
What's nearby
- Southsea Splash Pool next door
- Southsea Tennis Club next door
- The D-Day Story 250m away
- Southsea Common 350m away
- Southsea Castle 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Worth visiting, but won’t take longer than 30mins! Aquariums are elegant and well kept, as well displays. However, for almost £16 for an adult ticket, I would definitely say there’s not enough there to justify the cost. Furthermore, they do no discounts whatsoever for Blue Light or Key Workers etc…disappointing 👎
· via Google
Me and my husband were brought the VIP experience as a wedding present, safe to say that was money well spent! The staff there are amazing and friendly and very knowledgeable! We got to go behind the scenes and feed a variety of fish and animals! It is well worth the visit! We will definitely be back!
· via Google
A fun and enjoyable aquarium with a good variety of marine life and interactive exhibits. The underwater tunnel is a highlight, though the visit can feel a bit short. Not all fish/ animals were there during my visit time. Overall, a lovely experience for families and sea-life lovers in the area. 🐠
· via Google
I absolutely LOVE aquariums, this is a grrat one & I really enjoyed wandering around & seeing everything! Definitely reccomend visisting (but I'll always reccomend aquariums so yeah 😅) I'll add a few pictures too >w
· via Google
Reviewers consistently praise this aquarium as great for kids, highlighting its well-maintained exhibits and friendly, knowledgeable staff.
Other reviews mention the items can be overpriced and the variety can be limited.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Clarence Esplanade, Portsmouth, Southsea, PO5 3PB Get directions
- Category
- Aquariums & Sea Life Centres
- Guest rating
- 3.7 / 5 (2,725 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Portsmouth