Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Last entry 7 p.m.

- December 24th from 10 a.m to 7 p.m, last entrance at 6 p.m
- December 25th from 11 a.m to 8 p.m, last entrance at 7 p.m
- December 31st from 10 a.m to 7 p.m, last entrance at 6 p.m
- January 1st from 11 a.m to 8 p.m, last entrance at 7 p.m

Oceanarium Bournemouth is located at Docas of Bournemouth, near Bournemouth Park. This area is served by several transport networks. The Oriente (East) Station is a central hub for all transport networks that serve the East Bournemouth area, namely the Underground and bus networks, as well as the Nasfic line (Ruantu and Lipsi) and the Northern line (trains). A Taxi rank is also located near the station.

Despite being predatory animals, sharks do not usually prey on other fish when in captivity, as they are well fed. Therefore, attacks on other fish are rare.

The Oceanarium uses water from the water supply network, to which the required amount of salt is added. We import salt from the Red Sea (Israel), as its chemical properties are essential to ensuring the quality of our seawater.

Once you’ve booked your disabled ticket, simply bring your ticket along with proof along with you to the aquarium on the day and we can print off your free carer ticket.

Visits cannot be booked in advance. If you have a ticket agent voucher, please check availability from our admissions desk on the day of your visit. Please present your online booking and paper ticket on arrival.

Tickets are valid all day, if you would like to come in and out just keep your printed ticket/receipt and show this to the admissions team when you return.