Enjoy incredibly close encounters with seahorses, tropical sharks, stingrays and even a giant octopus at Hastings Aquarium. Don’t miss the chance to meet some remarkable reptiles, from exotic …
Enjoy incredibly close encounters with seahorses, tropical sharks, stingrays and even a giant octopus at Hastings Aquarium. Don’t miss the chance to meet some remarkable reptiles, from exotic snakes to curious bearded dragons. With over 40 living displays teaming with hundreds of creatures, immerse yourself in amazing underwater habitats from our local waters to the exotic seas - dive in and discover!
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Mar 12, 2025
The fact that it’s small doesn’t bother me. The one thing that ruined the visit for my wife & I, was the placement of a “peppa pig” car ride. I understand it’s placed there to make money etc but ever…Full review by Thomas R
Feb 27, 2025
The variety of marine life on display is incredible, with so many different species of fish and sea creatures to admire. The tanks are well-maintained, and the layout makes it easy to explore each ex…Full review by Orion B
Jan 18, 2025
We visited the aquarium with our 17 month old who absolutely loved it here. They have different height windows to see the fish so everyone can see and you havent got to be picking up the little ones …Full review by Sophie p
Hi, I have an Assistance Dog who does medical alerts. He has a vest, patches and a lead clearly stating he's an Assistance Dog. Would he be allowed into the aquarium?
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Hi, yes you can take assistance dogs into the aquarium, hope you get the chance to, its a fascinating place :)
I’m really annoyed, as Ive just dropped my children off to the aquarium and told them I’d wait for them in the cafe as I’m disabled and needed to sit down, can you tell me why, with no many dietary requirements these days, you, 1, don’t have soya milk, and 2, don’t have decaffeinated coffee..??.... I was stunned..... it’s not difficult to stock these things, the response I got from the staff was pretty poor too, I’ve had to walk into Old Town just to get a coffee in the rain, and then am having to walk back again....... Not impressed at all ... Viki Rockliffe.
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Without being rude, as this appears to be more of a complaint than a question about the actual attraction itself, you may be better off contacting the aquarium direct with this issue …
Without being rude, as this appears to be more of a complaint than a question about the actual attraction itself, you may be better off contacting the aquarium direct with this issue and either leaving an email or speaking to an employee over the phone.
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We’re open everyday, except Christmas Day from 10am. Closing times change seasonally. Last entry is always 30 minutes before closure. Check our opening hours page ahead...
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