Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth

28/08/2026

DRUM ROLL PLEASE!

We can finally announce the name of our brand new octopus! Thank you for all of your suggestions, it was really tough narrowing it down to our 3 favourites but our new girl got the final say.

Watch the video to find out what she chose for her name!

27/08/2026

27/08/2026

Ducking the rain today? Let Charlie point the way! 🐠
Road closures are blocking the east side of the aquarium (turns out roads hate rain too), so park up at Clarence Pier and follow Charlie's route down the seafront, heading east.

If you're stopped at any point, just give us a shout on 0239 287 555 and we'll get you sorted.

See you soon. Charlie's already doing his best fin-wave!

25/08/2026

We are open! We know you've all been wondering what's up with your fave aquarium this weekend. Well wonder no more! Unlike last year, we will not be crashing the festival so you can still come and see us. We've got a handy map showing which roads and walkways are off-limits from Thursday to Sunday, plus where you can park! You can also hop on the X23 bus from The Hard to Clarence Pier! 🚌 See you then!

24/08/2026

Summer's not done yet and neither are we ☀️

10% off admission this week only!

🦈 shark tooth workshop (hands-on, seriously fun)
🦈 shark evolution trail
🦈 dig up your very own fossil to take home

🐙 and our new octopus has landed! She is SO curious about everyone walking past. Go say hi, and she might wave back!

20/08/2026

Avast! Cap'n Polly be settin' sail to Blue Reef Aquarium this weekend, with a hold full o' tall tales from the seven seas!

Come aboard an' meet 'er at 11:30am an' 2:30pm on both Saturday an' Sunday, where wee buccaneers can say "ahoy" an' pose for a portrait fit for any captain's quarters.

40% off, offer be sinkin' on the 23rd of August, with tickets valid 'til the 1st of September. Don't let this treasure slip through yer fingers!

11/08/2026

Summer is far from over and there's still time to enjoy our summer savings!

If you're looking for a fun day out that won't break the bank then look no further. Tickets from £7.74? Easiest money you've ever saved whilst still enjoying a much needed day out with the family!

We have fish (obviously)🐠, but that's just the beginning. Come and meet:

🦞 A big blue lobster with the massive claws!
🦈 Fascinating sharks from across the globe!
🐢 Turtles, including a small one who is convinced he’s twice his actual size!
🦀 Tiny vampire crabs with yellow eyes!
💦 Our own private splash park for when you need to cool off!
🦴 And as part of our summer event, join our fossil dig and shark tooth workshop!

Don’t miss out and save up to £22.40 for a family of 4! We’ll see you soon!

08/08/2026

It's international cat day!

So of course we just had to show you our adorable bristlenose catfish! Believe it or not, they're not actually related to cats but get their name from their whisker-like sensory barbels which act as highly sensitive navigation, tasting, and hunting tools.
Bristlenose catfish belong to the pleco family which has been around longer than grass! They use suckers at the bottom of their mouth to eat algae off rocks and plants meaning they are essential to keeping their ecosystem in check.

You can find them munching away in our pirahna tank near monsoon falls!