Blue Reef Aquarium
explore some of Cornwall's hidden treasures

From the local Cornish coast to the dazzling beauty of the Tropical Reef, Newquay Blue Reef aquarium delivers an exciting world of underwater adventure.

More than 40 innovative displays vividly bring to life the sights, sounds and smells of the sea, whilst regular feeding displays, rock-pool workshops and informative talks provide a fun and fascinating day out.

Visitors can enjoy the closest of undersea encounters with amazing aquatic life including seahorses, giant octopus, pulsating Jellyfish and fierce Piranha .

At the aquariums heart is a spectacular coral reef display housed within a 250,000 litre ocean tank – home to exotic tropical species like black tip reef sharks and Omiros the rescued loggerhead turtle. As well as hundreds of brightly-coloured reef fish and a huge Southern Stingray.

Enjoy the sheer beauty of the display by taking a journey through its very own underwater tunnel, as well as a number of viewing portholes, a floor to ceiling window and even enjoy close encounters from the surface – where Omiros often likes to pop up to say hello!

Situated on Towan Promenade the heart of Newquay, Blue Reef Aquarium not only offers a beach on its doorstep but also an amazing experience, whatever the weather.

Getting to Blue Reef Aquarium

For closest parking look for Manor Road Car Park (TR7 1RA) or St Georeges Road Car Park (TR7 1JS)

From A3059 – Head west on Henver Rd/A3058 toward Henver Rd/A3058 . At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Henver Rd/A3058. At the next  roundabout, continue straight onto Narrowcliff. Continue onto Cliff Rd. Continue onto Berry Rd. Turn right onto Mount Wise. Turn right onto St Georges Road (for one car park), Turn right onto Manor Road (for other car park)

From A3075. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Trevemper Rd/A392. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Gannel Rd/A392. Continue on Higher Tower Rd. At the roundabout, continue straight onto Higher Tower Rd, turn right onto Crantock St and then turn right onto St George’s Rd (for one car park). Turn left on to Manor Road (for other car park)
By Train: Nearest train station is Newquay station (approx. 10 min walk). Turn left out of station (past arcade etc), cross road take right turning along pedestrian/tram line walkway. At end cross road and walk down hill, across grassed area.

By Bus: From Newquay Bus Station (approx. 5 min walk) , head east on Manor Road , turn left down the  alleyway towards Bank Street, Turn left on to Bank Street, follow towards The Central , turn right onto Gover Lane and follow to Towan  beach

Air – Newquay airport is situated 15 minutes drive east of Newquay. Visit www.newquaycornwallairport.com for further information.