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Oceanarium


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 16 attractions in Bournemouth
Traveler Description: Seafront Aquarium near the pier. Oceanarium, Pier Approach, Bournemouth, BH2 5AA Tel 01202 311993 http://www.oceana... more »
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Attraction type: Aquarium, Zoo
Address: Pier Approach
West Beach Bournemouth BH2 5AA
England
Tel: 44 1202 311993
Fax: 44 1202 311990

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4 of 5 stars
babykiwwi   2 contributions
bournemouth
May 27, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

hey, i went there with my boyfriend, i live in burnemouth, but i've only been there once! it's rather cheap, and its good fun, it's romantic, educational, funny, and after a long day there, there's a cafe! if you havn't been there already, i advise you to go becuase it's great fun! ¬ kerri x :] more

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3 of 5 stars
angioletto_9   4 contributions
UK
Feb 15, 2009

I went to Oceanarium with my boyfriend, as I thought it would be something nice and romantic to do. From the pictures that were on the internet it seemed ok and looked quite big. When we got there, the staff were friendly, but the admission price was a bit overpriced for what we saw. I went to the London Aquarium... more

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4 of 5 stars
gecko77   158 contributions
Coventry, United Kingdom
Mar 10, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

The oceanarium contains quite an interesting selection of fish that are found worldwide and although looks small from the outside is quite large once you get inside. The aquariums are well maintained and the whole experience is good. Definitely worth visiting on a wet day or to get away from the summer crowds on the beach. more

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3 of 5 stars
cardomon   30 contributions
Christchurch UK
Mar 19, 2006
5
people found this review helpful

Like I said, its an aquarium like alot of other aquariums. Its quite decent without being specacular. Please note if you do go in the height of summer when its raining you may well find yourself joined by several 1000 other people. more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Bournemouth
Jul 23, 2003
10
people found this review helpful

Loads of species of fish and other sea creatures kept in very clean and attractive conditions. A great place to visit. more

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3 of 5 stars
NessunNick   7 contributions
Napoli
Jun 16, 2008

Niente di che. Piccolo, pochi pesci. Niente di eclatante. But I miss Bournemouth more

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Oceanarium Address

Pier Approach | West Beach, Bournemouth BH2 5AA, England
Tel: 44 1202 311993 Fax: 44 1202 311990