FAQs

What carers ID do you allow?

We accept a variety of carers ID, the most common ones we accept are, but not limited to: Carers ID Card, PIP letter, DLA letter and Blue Badge. If you have any queries about this, please feel free to contact us.

Do you do NHS / Blue Light Discount?

We honour these discounts in the shop and the cafe, however they aren’t redeemable on admissions.

Do I need to book before I visit?

We recommend all visitors to pre-book whether or not you are paying or using your complimentary annual return pass. We cannot guarantee entry without a booking, especially in peak periods such as holidays and weekends. Walk-ins will only be available if we have not reached full capacity for the building.

Hopefully we’ve answered your questions, if not please email enquiries@oceanconservationtrust.org and we’ll try to help. Why not plan your visit and come and sea us soon…

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The National Marine Aquarium (NMA) is the UK’s National Aquarium, located in Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth. We are proudly the home of the Ocean Conservation Trust, a charity dedicated to connecting people with the Ocean.

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