Bristol Aquarium
Kids' birthday party venue in Bristol
Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol BS1 5TT
Themed birthday parties at Bristol's Harbourside aquarium, with a VIP guided tour, a fish-feeding experience and a hands-on Mermaid, Pirate or Dinosaur workshop
About Bristol Aquarium
At a glance
- Age range: 2–12 years
- Guest capacity: 10–20 kids
- Phone: 0117 929 8929
- Website: https://www.bristolaquarium.co.uk/
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Party packages & pricing
Themed Birthday Party
A 2 hour 15 minute themed party — Pirate (Sharks Ahoy!), Mermaid (Tidal Treasures) or Dinosaur (Fossil Hunter's) — including a VIP guided tour of the aquarium with an exclusive fish-feeding experience, a hands-on themed workshop, a themed party area with table decorations, a children's lunch and a dedicated party host. Minimum 10, maximum 20 children.
- Price: £17.95 £17.95 per child
- Per person: £17.95
- Guests: 10–20
- Ages: 2–12
Frequently asked questions
- How much is a party?
- Parties are £17.95 per child for ages 2 to 12, with a minimum of 10 children.
- What is included?
- A VIP guided tour of the aquarium with a marine-trained guide, an exclusive fish-feeding experience, a themed hands-on workshop, a themed party area with table decorations, a children's lunch and a dedicated party host throughout.
- How long is it, and what times are available?
- Parties last 2 hours 15 minutes, with time slots at either 11am or 2pm.
- What themes are there?
- You can choose from Pirate (Sharks Ahoy!), Mermaid (Tidal Treasures) or Dinosaur (Fossil Hunter's), each with its own hands-on workshop exploring real artefacts.
- What food is provided, and can we bring a cake?
- Each child gets a lunch of sandwiches, crisps, fruit and squash. A cake is not provided, so please bring your own; the team supply plates, knives and napkins and will light candles for you.
- How many children and adults can come?
- Parties are for a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 children. Two adults come free with every party, plus one more free adult for every five paying children, with any extra adults at a reduced rate.
- Is a deposit required?
- Yes, a £25 non-refundable deposit secures your date, and the remaining balance is settled on the day of the party.
- Are there add-ons, and where is the aquarium?
- You can add themed goody bags or an undersea VR experience to your booking. The aquarium is on Bristol's Harbourside in the city centre; there is no on-site car park, but several public car parks are a short walk away.
Reviews
4.6 / 5 based on 5 reviews.
Dylan Rice — Rating: 5/5
When i tell you, that aquariums never bore, i mean it. I went to bristol aquarium, last monday (bank holiday) to take little one out. It was fantastic. Ravioli the stingray loves hugging glass to get fed haha. The sharks are cool, the sassy turtle who loves to sunbathe. We were given amazing service as and when needed. The tropical side during the heatwave was incredibly horrific, but to see marine life during the part makes you forget it's 30°+ and how awesome nature actually is. In the words of the man from Austria in many action films says "I'll be back"
Ellie Griffin — Rating: 5/5
I had a really good time! Went with my mate on a Friday in term time. Super quiet. I think ticket price is perfectly reasonable when you think about how much the cost of upkeep must be. I loved the different displays and I really could spend hours in that underwater tunnel. Just magic!!
Natalie Harrow — Rating: 4/5
Lovely day out for the family Enjoyed the feeding couldn't really hear what the speaker was saying about the fish sadly. Gift shop has been moved and a bit bigger. We enjoyed it and then went and got an ice cream 😊
Ania Piaskowska — Rating: 5/5
Bristol Aquarium it’s honestly the best aquarium we’ve been to in the UK so far. The first thing we noticed was how clean all the glass tanks were — it really makes such a difference. The visibility was excellent and it helped us take some beautiful photos without glare or marks spoiling the view. You can tell the exhibits are very well maintained. We also really appreciated the seating areas throughout the aquarium. There are several benches placed near the tanks, which makes it easy to sit down, relax, and properly enjoy watching the fish. It creates a calm atmosphere and allows you to take your time rather than feeling rushed. The only downside for us was the ticket price, which we found a bit expensive. However, overall the experience was excellent and we had a wonderful visit. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Bristol!
Jeannette Gibson — Rating: 4/5
We went on a quiet weekday with our baby he loved looking at the fishes. Good variety to look at including turtles. They do daily talks and feeding sessions. It isn't the biggest and it only took us just over an hour to go round ( would be slower if busier) but probably not value for money at £22.50 each. Can't comment on the cafe as ate elsewhere.