Description
Looking for the best things to do with kids in Lyme Regis? Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium is a popular family-friendly aquarium attraction situated on the historic harbour wall known as The Cobb in Dorset, England. Operating as an engaging coastal discovery hub.
Prices start from £8.00 for children, with adult tickets available for £10.00 and toddlers under three entering free of charge. it lets visitors explore native sea life, local marine species, and hands-on seashore exhibits.
If you are looking for the best place for a day out with family and kids, this coastal attraction brings marine life education, interactive touch pools, and unique feeding sessions to life. Children and teenagers can feed shoals of grey mullet directly by hand, hold live starfish, and examine fascinating local fossils and maritime artefacts.
Features
- Paid
- Host birthday parties: No
Features
What makes Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium unique?
- Historic harbour setting located directly on the famous stone pier known as The Cobb, overlooking Lyme Bay.
- Hands-on interactive feed sessions allowing visitors to participate in hand-feeding hungry shoals of grey mullet.
- Exclusive focus on local marine life showcasing species native to the Jurassic Coast rather than large exotic tropical animals.
- Compact, all-on-one-level layout making it fully accessible for pushchairs and wheelchair users without tricky stairs.
What are the top 5 highlights to see?
- What can you experience at the Mullet Feeding Tank? This interactive feeding session lets visitors hold food just beneath the water surface while shoals of grey mullet gently suck it straight from your hand. Children find this thrilling as they feel the fish nibbling right against their fingers.
- How does the Touch Pool bring seashore animals to life? This shallow tactile pool lets children safely pick up and hold live starfish, crabs, and other local coastal creatures under friendly staff guidance. It offers a memorable sensory experience for young explorers learning about rockpool conservation.
- What is special about the Native Fish Tanks? This collection houses local marine species caught right around the Dorset coastline, including bass, ballan wrasse, blennies, and dogfish. Kids enjoy spotting how these clever fish camouflage themselves against rocky backgrounds.
- What can families discover in the Crustacean Corner? This section features large local lobsters, spiny spider crabs, and curious sea creatures tucked away in rocky crevices. Young visitors enjoy watching them move their claws and interact with their underwater environment.
- Where can you view the Maritime History & Fossil Displays? This educational corner exhibits local fossils, historical artifacts from Lyme Regis, and video footage documenting dramatic storms and dolphins in Lyme Bay. It ties the natural marine displays directly to the rich heritage of the Jurassic Coast.
36.25 miles
