National Marine Aquarium Ticket Portal

Behind the Scenes at The Aquarium

Normal admission applies, as the Behind the Scenes at The Aquarium is a bolt on package. 

There is lots to see behind the scenes of the UK’s largest Aquarium. Discover undisclosed areas with our un-forgettable Behind the Scenes experience. Discover how our world class animal husbandry and engineering teams look after 5000 marine animals keeping them happy and healthy, plus how we manage moving millions of litres of water.  Tours are 1 hour long, and booking in advance is essential.

Learn about food preparation, keeping the tank water clean in our many exhibits big and small, the daily tasks of a biologist, animal health treatments from our team and vets and so much more.

Please be aware that the Behind the Scenes at The Aquarium experience is only available for ages 8+ due to the content and areas visited. 

Ticket options

  • Adult [16+]
    Adult [16+]
    £15.00
    0 5 max
  • Child [8+ only]
    Child [8+ only]
    £10.00

    8-15 Years Old

    0 4 max

    8-15 Years Old

Behind the Scenes at The Aquarium

Normal admission applies, as the Behind the Scenes at The Aquarium is a bolt on package. 

There is lots to see behind the scenes of the UK’s largest Aquarium. Discover undisclosed areas with our un-forgettable Behind the Scenes experience. Discover how our world class animal husbandry and engineering teams look after 5000 marine animals keeping them happy and healthy, plus how we manage moving millions of litres of water.  Tours are 1 hour long, and booking in advance is essential.

Learn about food preparation, keeping the tank water clean in our many exhibits big and small, the daily tasks of a biologist, animal health treatments from our team and vets and so much more.

Please be aware that the Behind the Scenes at The Aquarium experience is only available for ages 8+ due to the content and areas visited.