We’re delighted to present a thrilling opportunity for all you junior enthusiasts out there: a chance to win an exclusive Junior Annual Pass!

To seize this spooktacular opportunity, simply submit your entries by emailing us at bristoladmin@bristolaquarium.co.uk before the bewitching hour strikes on October 31st.

You can get your creative gears turning by downloading Part 1 of the story below and unleashing your inner storyteller using our template.

Best of luck to all the spirited participants!

On Friday 1^st September, immerse yourself in the magic of cinema and the wonders of an aquatic world with a special screening of Jurassic Park. But that’s not all! Step into our enchanting Botanical Houses, where dinosaurs roam among flora from different ecosystems. It’s a prehistoric adventure that’s sure to leave you in awe!

Arrive early from 6:00 PM to explore our marine exhibits and discover the beauty of the ocean and learn about marine conservation. As the sun sets, the cinema awaits! At 7:30 PM watch the film screening of Jurassic Park and relive the thrill of encountering dinosaurs on the big screen.  

Chloe O’dell, our brilliant Events Manager said, ‘We are all so excited to show Jurassic Park on our former IMAX screen, the IMAX sound system we have was made for Hollywood blockbusters such as this, hearing Rexy roar with our immersive surround sound will surely be a thrilling experience!

We also want to say a huge thank you to Dave at 20th Century Flicks for all his support with our cinema events!’

Experience one of the biggest films in motion picture history for the first time in 4K with director Steven Spielberg’s ultimate thrill ride, Jurassic Park. Featuring Academy Award®-winning visual effects and ground-breaking filmmaking that has been hailed as “a triumph of special effects artistry” (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times), this epic film is sheer movie- making magic that was 65 million years in the making.

Avoid disappointment and book your tickets here today!

Enjoy a mythical day of fun this February half-term at Bristol Aquarium! Meet our favourite mermaid and hear about her magical ‘tales’ of the sea. Or, prepare to walk the plank with our playful pirate, Captain Cannonball!

Join us and take part in our Flags Ahoy competition, craft treasures mermaids would be delighted by, and complete our mermaid’s purse trail!

You can Meet the Mermaid from the 11th of February to the 19th between 10 am and 3 pm! Our Pirate will be lurking around from the 20th – the 26^th of February between 10 am and 3 pm.

This is all included in the usual admission price and tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the ticket desk.

Bristol Aquarium does not operate on a ticket booking system so you do not need to choose a date for a visit, simply turn up on a date of your choosing. Tickets are valid for redemption for 6 months from the purchase date.

The film follows the story of Johnny and his aircrew from March 1943, on joining a newly formed squadron, for a top-secret, special operation that has the potential to shorten the war in Europe.

Johnny describes the dangerous low-flying training and events leading up to the operational briefing on May 16 1943.

Johnny and his crew finally discover what they are expected to do and are presented with what seems like an impossible task. They are to fly at 100 feet in a four-engine Lancaster bomber at night, over many miles of occupied enemy territory. On reaching the target, they need to drop a new weapon that has never before been tried operationally, with pinpoint accuracy, in a way they had not practiced, and then make their way back home safely. Nothing like this had ever been attempted.

Johnny provides a fascinating insight from an aircrew perspective of what it was like to be a part of one of the most famous RAF’s bombing operations of World War 2, the Dambusters raid.

Our doors open at 6:30 pm and the film and question and answer session runs from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm. The main feature (which is an hour long) is followed by a second shorter film (10 minutes) together with Q&A with the Director Andrew Panton and other members of the production team.

Click here to watch the film trailer.

Click here to learn more about the film.

Tickets Available at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/attack-on-sorpe-dam-premiere-george-johnny-johnsons-dambusters-story-tickets-501293180397

Tickets are £25 each. Please note that we have unreserved seating at this event. This cinema is accessible for all, with access for wheelchair users. Please bring along your confirmation email, which will be your ticket for the evening.

While Christmas fills many people with joy, it can be a time when the environment is impacted. If we all went out of our way to be more sustainable this Christmas, we can help the planet this holiday season!

Buy Smart, Not Hard

Some gifts will fill a practical need and will have to be bought new. However, there are lots of gifts that you can buy that are thoughtful keepsakes.

You can give more while spending less by giving gifts that are personal and unique. People tend to appreciate anything that shows thoughtfulness. It’s also a nice way to get creative in the run-up to Christmas too!

If your list of people to buy for is feeling like Santa’s ‘Nice’ list, organising a Secret Santa can be helpful! It’s a good way to save time, money, and unnecessary buying! Even though we won’t admit it, there are always a couple of presents we get at Christmas that will be buried in our drawer for years!

Shop Local

Sadly, a lot of gifts in today’s marketplace come from all around the world, and the impact of transportation contributes significantly to greenhouse emissions and global warming. Local craft fairs and artisan shops are a good source for gifts that come without the added costs of transportation. And gifts made locally often have a story that goes with the gift, since the artisan and the origin of the gift are known.

In Bristol, there are many independent shops that can offer thoughtful and sustainable gifts. The Bristol Christmas Markets are a good place to look. The stallholders are independent local traders, and there’s also no better place to get in the Christmas spirit!

Choose gifts made from recycled sources

Many individuals and small businesses have developed great products using recycled materials. Supporting these businesses helps reduce the waste stream while promoting the concept of making the best use of available materials.

Gifts at Bristol Aquarium

Here at Bristol Aquarium, our gift shop has lots of options for you! From fishy stocking fillers to big plushes, our gift shop has it all. Also, you don’t need to buy entry tickets for the aquarium to use the gift shop!

Or if you want to give the gift of Bristol Aquarium, you can now purchase an Annual Membership or a Day Ticket. To find out more, head to our Gift Shop page by clicking here.

Bristol Aquarium will be transforming into a port terminal this Summer Holidays to take its visitors on a voyage across the world’s oceans.

Visitors will pick up their tickets and passport at the check-in desk, take part in a postcard trail around the aquarium to fill in their passport and get involved in all of our scheduled activities.

Pack your bags and head to Bristol Aquarium this Summer to see our underwater animals up close!

Bristol Aquarium will be open from 10am until 6pm (last entry at 5pm) from Thursday 21st July 2022 to Sunday 4th September 2022.

The event is included in the usual admission price and tickets can be purchase online in advance or at the ticket desk. Bristol Aquarium does not operate on a ticket booking system so you do not need to choose a date for a visit, simply turn up on a date of your choosing. Tickets are valid for redemption for 6 months from the purchase date.

Meet a real life mermaid, and learn more about the monsters of the sea this half term at Bristol Aquarium. Find out what’s on here.

Want to discover what other sea creatures need some romance in their life?

Watch the video.

 
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Looking for a unique way to spend Valentines day?
Find out what’s on at Bristol Aquarium here. 

How to enter:

1. Visit Bristol Aquarium and capture a fin-tastic snap

2. Tag us in your photos using #underthelens

Competition ends on 31st January 2020, good luck!
 

Terms and conditions:

1. This competition is open to UK residents only, excluding family members of Bristol Aquarium employees.
2. To enter, you must complete the entry instructions as laid out above.
3. The winning prize consists of a family day pass
4. There is no cash alternative for the prizes (in whole or in part).
5. The winner of this prize is responsible for ensuring they are able to accept the prize as set out and in accordance with these terms. In the event they’re unable to do so, Bristol Aquarium reserves the right to reallocate the prize to another eligible entrant.
6. The winner will be chosen by Bristol Aquarium representatives and their decision is final.
7. The winner will be notified by social media direct message within 5 working days of the competition draw date.
8. Bristol Aquarium will use all reasonable endeavours to contact the winners within the stated period, should the winner not acknowledge receipt of their win within 3 working days of being notified, Bristol Aquarium reserves the right to reallocate the prize to another eligible entrant.
9. By submitting your entry, this constitutes your consent for Bristol Aquarium to use your entry for future editorial or publicity purposes.    
10. By entering the competition, entrants are deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions.

Opening Times

• 10am-4pm weekdays
• 10am-5pm weekends

Last entry is 1hour before closing. 
 

Talks & Feeds Schedule

• 11:30am – Daily – Tropical Predators

Meet the hunters in our warmer waters and learn how they catch their prey! Learn more about our Coral Seas display here.

• 12:30pm – Daily – Enchanting Seahorses

Learn about our large herd of graceful seahorses. Did you know: Our Big Bellied Seahorses are one of the biggest and most active seahorses in the world! Read more about our Learning Lab displays here.

• 1:30pm – Daily – Ravenous Rays

Meet our inquisitive rays and learn about how they’re actually flat sharks! Learn more about our Bay of Rays display here.

• 2:30pm – Daily – Amazon River

Come and check out this big fish feeding frenzy – just watch you don’t get splashed! Learn more about our Amazing Amazon display here.

• 3:30pm – Daily – Giant Pacific Octopus

Learn from our enthusiastic team all about Gloria, our Giant Pacific Octopus. Fingers crossed she’s in a good mood!
Please be aware that these are subject to change, so if there’s a specific talk or feed you’re visiting for, then call us on 0117 929 8929 to ensure you don’t miss out.
 

Tickets are valid all day and visitors are welcome to come and go throughout the day as they please – pop back to enjoy a talk all about your favourite animal!
To save money buy your tickets online here. Come and join in the fun!