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Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth

Southsea, Portsmouth

The entrance to Blue Reef Aquarium on Southsea seafront

Photo: Paul Gillett, CC BY-SA 2.0

An aquarium on the Southsea seafront with marine and freshwater animals in its exhibits and a programme of talks through the day.

Highlights

Daily talks, listed on the What's On page
Archerfish, which can shoot insects from the water above

Good to know

Open every day except Christmas Day
Check the What's On page for talk times

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Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3PBParking: Check the official site for parking and getting here.

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Where: Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3PB
Price: Check on the official site. Ticket prices were not confirmed in this research.. Check on the official site. Ticket prices were not confirmed in this research.
Opening: Open every day of the year except Christmas Day, 10am to 5pm. Visitors may arrive up to closing time, though the aquarium recommends arriving with plenty of time to see the exhibits and talks.
Time needed: Check on the official site
Parking: Check the official site for parking and getting here.
Access: Check the official site for accessibility information before visiting.

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