Opening Times

  • Monday: 10am – 5pm
  • Tuesday: 10am – 5pm
  • Wednesday: 10am – 5pm
  • Thursday: 10am – 5pm
  • Friday: 10am – 5pm
  • Saturday: 10am – 5pm
  • Sunday: 10am – 5pm

The Big Hastings Beach Clean… IS BACK!

Join us on the 18th of June from 10am at Hastings Aquarium and help us keep our beautiful beach sparkling! All ages are welcome, gloves, bags and litter pickers will be provided. We hope to see you there! Free to participate.

Saturday Swashbuckle is here!

AVAST YE LILLY-LIVERED LANDLUBBERS!Join us at Hastings Aquarium next weekend for SATURDAY SWASHBUCKLE – an afternoon of live pirate performance. Hear the ghostly tale of Barnacle Bob, chief rapscallion of the high seas. Make sure you do our adventure trail too… ELSE YE WALK THE PLANK!AAAAAAAAARRRRR. Saturday 7th and Saturday 14th / 11am – 3pm … Continued

The Big Fishy Easter Egg Hunt!

Join us for an Egg-xhilerating Easter adventure at Hastings Aquarium! All activities are part of the standard ticket price so no additional booking needed. Go in search of hidden eggs around the aquarium, work out the clues and win prizes! We’ll have an arts and craft table, prizes for the fanciest dressed and loads more! … Continued

Dinosaurs Descend on Blue Reef Aquarium this Easter

A huge Tyrannosaurus Rex is returning to Blue Reef Aquarium during the Easter holidays. On Tuesday April 7th, guests to the Rock-a-Nore Road attraction will be able to get up close and personal with the beast between 10am and 3pm. The impressive four metre animatronic dinosaur, known as Pete, will also be bringing a selection … Continued

Diving Santa at Blue Reef Aquarium

DIVING SANTA AT BLUE REEF AQUARIUM Father Christmas will be donning his wetsuit and jumping into Blue Reef Aquarium’s main exhibit this December. On Saturday December 21st and Christmas Eve at 11am and 1pm, the fearless Santa will be delighting guests as he goes for swim with the help of his magical elf. Guests will … Continued

DINOSAURS DESCEND ON BLUE REEF AQUARIUM 

DINOSAURS DESCEND ON BLUE REEF AQUARIUM A huge Tyrannosaurus Rex is returning to Blue Reef Aquarium during the summer holidays. On Thursday 15th August, guests to the Rock-a-Nore Road attraction will be able to get up close and personal with the beast between 10am and 3pm. The impressive four metre animatronic dinosaur, known as Pete, … Continued

Monster Week at Blue Reef Aquarium

Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium will be taken over by sea monsters as part of a special week-long event which runs from Saturday May 25th to Sunday June 2nd. Among the ‘monsters’ on display will be the world’s biggest octopus species and a selection of toxic fish. Other activities on offer to younger visitors throughout the … Continued

What’s On in Hastings This Easter

It’s Easter time! The time of year that brings joy, longer days, and plenty of chocolate eggs! With many top attractions across the borough planning their Easter events and special activities, you won’t be short of things to do this weekend. If you’re looking for family-friendly ways to celebrate with the kids on their Easter … Continued

‘MERMAID’ SWIMS ASHORE TO MEET AQUARIUM GUESTS

‘MERMAID’ SWIMS ASHORE TO MEET AQUARIUM GUESTS Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium is playing host to a breath-taking, real-life mermaid during the Easter holidays. On Friday April 19th  visitors can take part in a meet and greet with Mermaid Anna, a mythical and magical interactive character. As well as taking ‘shellfies’ with Mermaid Anna, guests can also learn about ocean conservation. As part of the fun, a mermaid themed trail … Continued

Festive Fun at Blue Reef Aquarium

This Christmas at Blue Reef Aquarium is set to be the most magical yet as guests are invited to a special festive event. The event is taking place between 10am and 3pm on Saturday December 22nd at the Rock-a-Nore Road attraction. The day includes appearances by Diving Santa who will be delighting guests in the … Continued

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