Blue Reef Aquarium

Blue Reef on the sea front in Tynemouth has 30 living displays featuring amazing aquatic life including tropical sharks, octopi, seahorses, giant crabs and piranhas.

A purpose-built seal cove houses harbour seals. Entertaining talks and feeding displays help make the whole experience even more enjoyable.

New:
Step into the incredible world of the tropical rainforest with this stunning new Amazonian feature.
Meet a colony of adorable miniature monkeys; including tiny pygmy marmosets and comical-looking cotton topped tamarins.

The new display is also home to a variety of brightly coloured exotic rainforest fish, a waterfall and a selection of living tropical plants.



Open daily from 10am
Last admission 5pm (4pm Nov-Feb)
Closed Christmas Day only

Blue Reef Aquarium is situated on the coast road between Tynemouth and Cullercoats. Follow A19 taking the A1058 (Coast Road)signposted to Tynemouth.