Name: Tynemouth Aquarium
Rating: 5.0

Tynemouth Aquarium

Tynemouth Aquarium, Grand Parade, Tynemouth, North Shields, UK

1-90 Years

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Tynemouth Aquarium in North Shields is a fascinating destination where visitors can explore marine life from around the world as well as species native to the UK coast. It offers an engaging mix of education and entertainment, making it perfect for families, school trips, and animal lovers of all ages. From tropical seas to local coastal wonders, every turn reveals a new and exciting underwater world.

The aquarium features amazing exhibits such as the Seal Cove, River Giants, and the Endangered Zone, along with themed zones like the Tropical Seas, Mississippi River, and Amazing Amazon. Visitors can enjoy daily talks, feeding sessions, and encounters with animals ranging from clownfish to seals and even marmosets. The “Weird & Wonderful” exhibit showcases some of the most unusual creatures you’ll ever meet.

Admission prices are £18.30 for adults, £13.75 for children aged 3–12, free for under 3s, £61.10 for a family (2+2), and £17.20 for seniors/students. Birthday parties are also available at £16.20 per child.

A visit to Tynemouth Aquarium promises a fun, educational, and memorable day out, with plenty to see and do for all ages. The mix of exotic marine life and fascinating local species makes it a unique attraction in the North East. Whether you’re looking for family fun, a special celebration, or simply to be amazed by the wonders of the sea, this aquarium is well worth the trip.

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Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Animals: Do you want to learn about some of the diverse residents of Tynemouth Aquarium? We have a huge selection of different creatures from common marmosets to clownfish, seals to seahorses, all for you to discover.
Exhibits: Begin your adventure through Tynemouth Aquarium as something new awaits around every corner. Adventure through tropical jungles and even uncover some rarely found animals off the north east coast. Your journey through the aquarium will also take you into our would class Seal Cove and River Giants exhibits where there are daily talks and feeds to help you learn more about the exhibits and the animals within them.
Mississippi River: Be transported to the USA and discover the different species who call the second longest river in North America their home. The Mississippi River and the flood plains surrounding it have become a complex eco-system that many different fish, birds and mammals are reliant on. 25% of all fish species living in North America can be found in the Mississippi River which amounts to around 280 different kinds of fish.
St Mary’s Island: When talking about the amazing animals of the sea, many people will be quick to imagine the biodiversity found in the likes of the Great Barrier Reef and the Amazon River. But let’s not forget about the excitingly diverse range of species living on coasts much closer to home right here in Tynemouth.
Weird & Wonderful: People love our seals because they are so adorable, others love the Marmosets because of their cheekiness and some love Piranhas because they are so deadly. However the collection in our Weird and Wonderful exhibit are just so down right strange you can’t help but be intrigued by them.
River Giants: Follow in the footsteps of legendary angler Jeremy Wade in one of Tynemouth Aquarium’s most ambitious exhibits to date. With the absence of the large sharks and whales of the ocean, these fresh water fish and rays have worked their way up the food chain and become monstrous in size.
Tropical Seas: Everyone walks away from our Tropical Seas feeling like they just gotten off the plane in the Caribbean. Maybe it is because we associated them with stunning beach holidays on beautiful islands, lazing in the sun surrounded by white sands and colourful marine life.
Amazing Amazon: The Amazon is the largest and most bio-diverse rainforest in the world. Covering almost 40% of the South American continent and stretching across four countries the Amazon Rainforest has provided the perfect home for thousands of different species for thousands of years.
Endangered Zone: In our endangered zone we shine the spotlight on some of the most vulnerable populations. Find out more about why these animals are slowly disappearing from our environment.

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Parking: Paid parking available.
Food & Drinks: Bay & Laurel restaurant available.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult: £18.30
Child (3-12): £13.75
Under 3: Free
Family (2+2): £61.10
Senior/Students: £17.20

Pricing URL: https://www.tynemouthaquarium.co.uk/visitor-info/prices/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Children’s Birthday Parties at Tynemouth Aquarium

Is your little one’s special day coming up? Then why not celebrate with a party at Tynemouth Aquarium!

If you’re tired of soft plays and parties at home, we offer a brilliant alternative that is safe, educational, and fun for all of the family – our birthday party package can be tailored to your child’s interests and promises to be an amazing experience for any young animal lover.

We look after it all!

All parties include a bespoke guided tour with a chance for the birthday child to feed our friendly fish and a mini rockpool workshop.
We also take care of the party food which is a cold packed lunch box including a choice of sandwich’s, packet of quavers, Frube yoghurt, piece of fruit and a choice of drink.
The fun doesn’t stop there; the birthday child can visit free for the whole year as we give an annual membership as a gift from us!
Then finally each child will receive a party bag to take home, containing fishy stationery, puzzle, games and a small bag of sweets.
We’ll take care of everything to make sure you have a party that’s filled with activities and awesome goodies to give you memories to treasure forever. All you need to bring is your excitement and the cake!

Birthday Party Child: £16.20 per child

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Open Daily at 10am, closing at 5pm, no last entry
(Saturday 19th July until Sunday 31st August)

Address: Tynemouth Aquarium, Grand Parade, Tynemouth, North Shields, UK

Post Code: NE30 4JF

Council: North Tyneside

County: Tyne and Wear

By Bus: Tynemouth Aquarium is just a short walk from two key bus stops on Grand Parade, near the Tynemouth Surf Café – only 0.2 miles away (about a 4-minute walk). The Coaster 1 bus runs from the Metro Centre in Gateshead via Newcastle to Whitley Bay. The 306 bus runs directly from Newcastle to Whitley Bay.
By Metro: If you’re catching the Metro, get off at the Cullercoats stop and it’s just a short 10-minute walk along the seafront to the aquarium.
By Car: If you’re reaching us by car, follow the A19, taking the A1058 (Coast Road) signposted to Tynemouth. Then follow signs towards Tynemouth Seafront.