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Tynemouth Aquarium

  • Carer ticket
  • Calmer times
The aquarium building at Tynemouth (then Blue Reef)
Photo: Neil Turner, CC BY-SA 2.0

Checked on the venue's own website, 26 Oct 2026. Not yet confirmed by the venue.

Source: Tynemouth Aquarium: accessibility information · Report a change

Seafront aquarium (formerly Blue Reef) with seals, otters and an underwater tunnel. Offers free carer entry and mostly single level displays; no sensory sessions are listed.

What they offer

  • Carer ticketOne carer free with each disabled guest ticket, proof required, bought at the gate.
  • Quieter times to visitPage warns some areas are dimly lit for the animals.

Not published yet: quiet or relaxed times, quiet room or space, sensory map, visual guide or social story, ear defenders or sensory kit, queue support, changing Places toilet, staff training. Worth asking when you book or before you go.

Before you go

Every person is different. Use these details to plan, and contact the venue if something matters to you: most are happy to answer questions before you visit.

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