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!

Daily talks & shows

  • 11:30am

    Coral Seas

    Meet the inhabitants of our Coral Reef and see how we train our rays and sharks.

  • 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/Thu/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!

  • 1:30pm

    Bay of Rays

    Meet our inquisitive rays and learn about how they’re actually flat sharks!

  • 1:30pm

    Bay of Rays

    Meet our inquisitive rays and learn about how they’re actually flat sharks!

Plan Your Visit

Bristol Aquarium is open everyday, including all bank holidays. We’re closed only on Christmas Day.

Bristol Aquarium is open everyday, including all bank holidays. We’re closed only on Christmas Day.

Last entrance into the aquarium is 1 hour before closing.

Opening times vary seasonally so please check below before planning your visit!

Seasonal Opening Times
Jan 2 – Feb 14
10am – 4pm weekdays 10am – 5pm weekends
Feb 15 – Jul 21
10am – 5pm every day
Jul 22 – Aug 31
10am – 6pm every day
Sep 1 – Nov 2
10am – 5pm every day
Nov 3 – Dec 19
10am – 4pm weekdays 10am-5pm weekends
Dec 20 – Jan 4 2026
10am – 5pm every day (Closed December 25)