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Spiny vs Slimy

National Marine Aquarium
Rope Walk
Coxside
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 0DX

Tel: 0300 102 0300

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Fish in the tank, with the words slime vs spine on it

Opening Times

Season (1 Oct 2025 - 2 Nov 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00

Prices

Adults £26
Child (3-15) £16
Concession (Students & 60+) £23
Child (under3) Free
Carer Free
Annual Passholder Free

About us

Are you Team Spiny or Team Slimy?

This October, explore the fascinating world of spiny shells, slimy scales, and everything in between!

Visit the National Marine Aquarium to take part in their new interactive activity trail, discovering different slimy and spiny animals in each of the zones.

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