A petite education aquarium housing a range of creatures from sharks, fish, reptiles to bugs. Each enclosure has plenty of educational plaques, catered toward children and adults. We went as three adults on a weekday and had a great time! Loved the additional of texture points to mimic the texture of creatures, with the underwater tunnel was my favourite exhibit. The creatures are kept in far better condition than most aquariums like Sea Life and London Aquatic Centre. The aquarium felt clean and cared for too. I would say the £23.80 combo adult ticket of the smugglers run + aquarium is better value than the £16.50 single adult ticket for the aquarium, which felt a little steep for the size of the aquarium. However, once you purchase your ticket, you can come back to the aquarium as many times as your like, on the date of purchase. Additionally, they do offer a discount for blue light workers, local residents and carers. At the end of the aquarium there is a green screen photobooth for £10, and we would’ve been tempted if the original ticket was not as expensive. Gift shop was great, with a large selection of products, ranging from jewellery, plushies, stationary, magnets, snow globes and commemorative coins.

My family and I visited here on a pre-paid combi ticket, which provided access to the smugglers caves and 20% off. Although not a huge site, it was fun, and educational. I could have happily spent a few hours here, sat down watching the various species of fish. There was also an arts n crafts section, whoch my children really enjoyed. Well definitely recommend this place, and for folks to buy the combi ticket.

Loved it!! Despite it not being huge, I whiled away an hour and a half looking at the gorgeous creatures on display! While I can't say that the lack of jellyfish or cephalopods wasn't a disappointment, I very much enjoyed the rest of it. The reptile room was an unexpected surprise, as was the chance to stroke a snake! However, there's little point in telling me to wash my hands at the sink in the back if the soap dispenser is empty. Luckily, I had some hand sanitizer with me. I went on a weekday and it was very quiet which suited my group perfectly.

We visited Hastings Aquarium at the start of January just after my daughter's birthday. As she had a school training day, we thought that it would be a good time to go. The aquarium was very small, but there was still lots to see and we enjoyed walking around. The best part of our day was when we listened to a talk about Archerfish and learning about how they shoot down their food by spraying jets of water. We also liked walking through the tunnel and seeing all the sea animals swimming above our heads.

Hastings Aquarium is such a wonderful experience, especially if you’re a nature and marine life lover like me. I picked up the Explorer’s Guide booklet, and it really enriched the visit – giving interesting facts about the different species and making the whole journey even more engaging. There’s a fascinating variety of creatures to see: from jellyfish, crabs, prawns, seahorses, and sharks, to stingrays, starfish, eels, octopus, lobsters, turtles, and even clownfish and other colorful tropical species. Each tank is well presented, and you can take your time learning about the animals while enjoying the calming atmosphere. The facility itself is well thought out – there’s a well-maintained toilet, easy access to fast food joints nearby, and a car park close to the seashore which makes visiting very convenient. What really stood out to me was the picturesque view of the mountains and coastline around Hastings, which adds to the overall experience when you step outside. Yes, the ticket price might feel a little high at first, but once you’re inside, it’s absolutely worth it for the knowledge, the atmosphere, and the joy of being up close with such amazing marine life. I’m uploading plenty of videos and photos to capture the experience, but nothing beats seeing it in person. Highly recommended for families, couples, or anyone who loves the ocean!”