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Blue Reef Aquarium, Hastings
Aquarium

Rock-a-Nore Road
HASTINGS
East Sussex
TN34 3DW
Enjoy incredibly close encounters with seahorses, tropical sharks, stingrays, giant octopus and hundreds of other incredible aquatic creatures. Explore the dazzling beauty of a coral reef and journey through the spectacular tropical ocean display in a transparent underwater tunnel.
Over 40 living displays recreate amazing undersea habitats from local waters to exotic seas. Informative, entertaining talks and feeding displays throughout the day.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted - Not in restaurant
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
Catering
- On-Site cafe/restaurant - Small Coffee Shop serving drinks, icecream and cakes. Max 40.
Payment Methods
- Approx length of visit - 01:00
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - Groups of 30+ are advised to pre-book.
- Maestro Accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 100
- Min group size - 10
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed towards student/youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted
Languages spoken
- French spoken
- German spoken
Audio Commentary in Foreign Languages
- French audio guide
- German audio guide
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- French printed material
- German printed material
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A21. Follow signs to Hastings seafront. Brown and white signage.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Hastings. Exit station and follow Havelock Road to seafront, walk east (left) along the seafront for 0.5 miles. Look for black net-huts and walk along Rock-a-Nore Road to Blue Reef on the right.
Opening Times
| 2012 (01/01/2012 - 31/03/2012) |
| Day | Times |
| Monday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| 2012 (01/04/2012 - 30/09/2012) |
| Day | Times |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| 2012 (01/10/2012 - 31/12/2012) |
| Day | Times |
| Monday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|
| Concession ticket | £6.95 per ticket |
| Adult ticket | £7.95 per ticket |
| Child 3-16 yrs | £5.95 per ticket |
| Extra child on Family tkt | £4.95 per ticket |
| Family 2a + 2c | £25.80 per ticket |
| Family 2a + 3c | £30.75 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.