Hastings Aquarium

Hastings Aquarium There's so much to see under the sea! Join us at Hastings Aquarium, open daily from 10am.

Hastings Aquarium is home to over 3500 incredible aquatic animals and reptiles. Embark on an amazing underwater safari exploring the hidden mysteries of our own native waters before dipping beneath the teeming freshwater rivers of South East Asia and the faraway ocean reefs of the South Pacific. Along the way, you’ll meet seahorses, pufferfish, turtles and tropical sharks; not to mention Baxter, t

he Giant Pacific Octopus! Hastings Aquarium is also home to a host of snakes, spiders, lizards and much more in its tropical Jungle Room as well as a shoal of deadly sea creatures in the terrifying Lethal Reef tank. Offering scheduled talks and feeds with its team of Aquarist Experts, animal handling sessions and a gigantic ocean tank complete with underwater walkthrough tunnel, Hastings Aquarium is the perfect family destination.

04/06/2026

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Calling all sea protectors & ocean enthusiasts!Join us at Hastings Aquarium, alongside the Hastings Kelp Project and Cle...
29/05/2026

Calling all sea protectors & ocean enthusiasts!

Join us at Hastings Aquarium, alongside the Hastings Kelp Project and Clean Water Action, on Sunday 7th June to help clean up our Hastings Old Town beaches!

Where: Meet on the Aquarium Café deck, Rock-a-Nore
When: 10:00 AM

What you need to know:
• All ages welcome! (children must be supervised by an adult)
• We’ve got you covered: Litter pickers, rubbish bags and light refreshments will be provided for all volunteers, alongside a quick health and safety briefing before we head out!

This is a fantastic opportunity to protect our local coastline and help our beaches recover after a busy May half-term. Our ultimate goal is to earn a Blue Flag award for Rock-a-Nore and by pulling together as a community, we can show the rest of the country exactly how we're going to get there!

Sign-up now: Please refer to the additional info and RSVP on our Facebook event page so we can gauge numbers. See you there! Event link in the comments!

Make sure you don't miss our new seahorse talk exclusive to this May half term!
25/05/2026

Make sure you don't miss our new seahorse talk exclusive to this May half term!

Don't forget about our arts and crafts table everyday this May half term! You can make your own kelp crown and be as cre...
24/05/2026

Don't forget about our arts and crafts table everyday this May half term! You can make your own kelp crown and be as creative as you like! 🐠🎨

BABY SEAHORSES! Don't forget to see our adorable baby seahorses this may half term! send in your best pics and we'll re ...
23/05/2026

BABY SEAHORSES! Don't forget to see our adorable baby seahorses this may half term! send in your best pics and we'll re post them to our story!😁

We’ve got plenty happening at Hastings Aquarium this May half-term to keep the family busy! As of this Saturday (23rd): ...
20/05/2026

We’ve got plenty happening at Hastings Aquarium this May half-term to keep the family busy!

As of this Saturday (23rd):

Join our NEW, daily seahorse talks at 1pm and 3pm - A great chance to see our newest baby seahorses and learn a bit about how we look after them with one of our amazing Aquarists!

Make and take: Let the kids’ imaginations run wild as they can make their very own Hero of the Seas mask or a shiny underwater crown to wear around the aquarium.

We also have two different trails running through the aquarium depending on who you’re visiting with. Younger kids can do our hands-on texture-rubbing trail, whilst older kids and adults can try the scratchcard spinner quiz.

You can book your tickets ahead of time on our website at hastingsaquarium.co.uk - As always, we’re open every day from 10am! 🦈

15/05/2026

New exhibit alert! Our new Cuttlefish in action!

It’s Sir David’s big day, and we’ve got a challenge for you! 🐟 Can you spot all five David's hidden around the aquarium?...
08/05/2026

It’s Sir David’s big day, and we’ve got a challenge for you! 🐟 Can you spot all five David's hidden around the aquarium?

Explore every nook and cranny just like Sir David would! 🤠

Snap your sightings and send your photos to us we’ll share the best ones on our story. Let the adventure begin! 🤳

Happy 100th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough! 🌊🐠 From everyone here at Hastings aquarium we thank you for your passion...
08/05/2026

Happy 100th Birthday to Sir David Attenborough! 🌊🐠

From everyone here at Hastings aquarium we thank you for your passion, wisdom, and dedication that has inspired generations to care for our oceans and all the creatures that call them home. From every coral reef to the deepest seas, we thank you for showing us the beauty and fragility of our natural world. Here’s to a century of wonder and a legacy that will last forever.

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Rock-A-Nore Road
Hastings
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