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MEET A REAL-LIFE MERMAID THIS SUMMER HOLIDAY!
Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th of August 2023 11.30am – 16:00pm @ Hastings Aquarium This summer holiday, Hastings Aquarium is...
A Guide to Holidays in Hastings
Hastings might be famous for a lot of its historical and cultural influences, but there’s definitely more to it than...
What is Hastings Famous For?
So what exactly is Hastings best known for, and why is it worth visiting? Here, we’ll share all the things...
6 Unusual Things to Do in Hastings
If you’re ready to uncover the more unusual side of Hastings, you’re definitely in the right place! This guide is...
Christmas gift vouchers now available at Hastings Aquarium!
Christmas gift vouchers now available at Hastings Aquarium! Magical memories and an amazing day out await at Hastings Aquarium this...
How To: Buy Online With Tesco Clubcard Reward Partners
Exciting newsWe are now able to accept Tesco Clubcard Reward Partner vouchers online when purchasing Standard, Junior or Concession Day Passes*!! Below...
Happy New Year from Blue Reef!
A very happy new year from the Blue Reef Aquarium Hastings Team! We hope you’ve coped with everything that 2020...
Our Re-opening has been delayed
UPDATED Thursday 26th of May: Due to matters beyond our control, we have had to postpone our scheduled reopening this...
Ask the Aquarist… with Lauren
How do I become an Aquarist? What sort of teeth do sharks have? Aquarist Lauren answers YOUR questions...
Lights, Camera, Aquarium!
Read all about it! Big news for the Aquarium over Lockdown! A huge restoration project, an internet webseries and lots...
The Blue Planet Effect & the Plastic Problem
Junior Aquarist, Rebecca Hansell, revisits the BBC'S groundbreaking documentary series 'Blue Planet II'. What effect has this programme had...
Ask the Aquarist… with Rob
Do fish get thirsty? What's the fastest fish in the sea? Our ocean oracle, Rob, answers YOUR aquatic questions...
Fish and Marine Animals Named After Celebrities
Here, we're diving into the world’s waters to uncover some amazing fish and marine animals that have been named after...
Third Temporary Closure for Blue Reef Aquarium Hastings
As of Saturday 19th of December 2020, Blue Reef Aquarium Hastings will sadly close its doors once again in response...
Blue Reef is Re-Opening!
We are delighted to announce that Blue Reef is BACK. As of Wednesday 2nd of December, 2020 we will be...
Christmas Gift Ideas with Blue Reef Aquarium!
What could be a better gift experience than visiting over 250 species of breathtaking sealife from around the globe?! With...
My Octopus Teacher – A Blue Reef Review
Rebecca Hansell, Junior Aquarist at Blue Reef Hastings and film-fan, shares her insight and opinion on Netflix’s new hit documentary...
Second Temporary Closure for Blue Reef Aquarium Hastings
Blue Reef Aquarium Hastings will sadly close its doors once again in response to the country’s second lockdown. The site...
Aquarium Therapy: How Fish Tanks Can Reduce Stress and Improve Wellbeing
Watching colourful fish swim is fun for all, but did you know it can also have a positive effect on...
Blue Reef Aquarium Hastings is OPEN
Staff at the Aquarium welcomed visitors back on Saturday 4th July. They were pleased to see people enjoying their visits...
Blue Reef Aquarium Closes Temporarily in Response to COVID-19
Blue Reef Aquarium Hastings Closes Temporarily in Response to COVID-19 As a precautionary measure and in an effort to protect...
Dinosaurs Descend on Blue Reef Aquarium this Easter
A huge Tyrannosaurus Rex is returning to Blue Reef Aquarium during the Easter holidays. On Tuesday April 7th, guests to...
Diving Santa at Blue Reef Aquarium
DIVING SANTA AT BLUE REEF AQUARIUM Father Christmas will be donning his wetsuit and jumping into Blue Reef Aquarium’s main...
DINOSAURS DESCEND ON BLUE REEF AQUARIUM
DINOSAURS DESCEND ON BLUE REEF AQUARIUM A huge Tyrannosaurus Rex is returning to Blue Reef Aquarium during the summer holidays...
Where are the most beautiful sea creatures in the UK?
Rays, octopuses, sharks, seahorses you might think we’re describing the creatures you’ll find at Blue Reef Hastings. And you will...
Monster Week at Blue Reef Aquarium
Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium will be taken over by sea monsters as part of a special week-long event which runs...
What’s On in Hastings This Easter
It’s Easter time! The time of year that brings joy, longer days, and plenty of chocolate eggs! With many top...
‘MERMAID’ SWIMS ASHORE TO MEET AQUARIUM GUESTS
‘MERMAID’ SWIMS ASHORE TO MEET AQUARIUM GUESTS Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium is playing host to a breath-taking, real-life mermaid during the Easter holidays. On Friday April 19th...
Festive Fun at Blue Reef Aquarium
This Christmas at Blue Reef Aquarium is set to be the most magical yet as guests are invited to a...
‘MERMAID’ SWIMS ASHORE TO MEET AQUARIUM GUESTS
‘MERMAID’ SWIMS ASHORE TO MEET AQUARIUM GUESTS Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium is playing host to a breath-taking, real-life mermaid during...
DINOSAURS DESCEND ON BLUE REEF AQUARIUM
DINOSAURS DESCEND ON BLUE REEF AQUARIUM A huge Tyrannosaurus Rex is set to descend on Blue Reef Aquarium during the...
AQUARIUM CELEBRATES ‘COUPLES’ IN HONOUR OF ROYAL WEDDING
AQUARIUM CELEBRATES ‘COUPLES’ IN HONOUR OF ROYAL WEDDING Guests are being invited to join in the royal wedding celebrations this...
SEA MONSTERS WEEK AT BLUE REEF AQUARIUM
‘SEA MONSTERS’ WEEK AT BLUE REEF AQUARIUM Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium will be taken over by sea monsters as part...
MERMAID ANNA MEET AND GREET
A breath-taking real life ‘mermaid’ is returning to Blue Reef Aquarium this Easter half term. On Thursday April 12th, visitors...
Dinosaur Day, Easter Half Term
A huge Tyrannosaurus Rex is set to descend on Blue Reef Aquarium this Easter half term. On Wednesday 4th April...
VISITORS HELP TO NAME NEW OCTOPUS
Aquarists at Hastings’ Blue Reef Aquarium have picked a winning name for their newly-arrived Giant Pacific Octopus after a hugely...
HASTINGS’ AQUARIUM SPREADS CHRISTMAS CHEER WITH RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS
HASTINGS’ AQUARIUM SPREADS CHRISTMAS CHEER WITH RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS Blue Reef Aquarium in Hastings is appealing for nominations after...
BLUE REEF LAUNCHES COMPETITION TO NAME GIANT OCTOPUS
Visitors to Blue Reef Aquarium in Hastings are being invited to come up with a name for their newest...
GIANT DINOSAUR DECENDS ON BLUE REEF AQUARIUM
Guests to Blue Reef Aquarium were wowed by a huge four metre dinosaur and its baby siblings during October half...
Autumn Beach Clean
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE WEATHER Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium is inviting volunteers to join them on...
HALF TERM HALLOWEEN FUN AT DISCOVER HASTINGS
Three of Hastings’ most popular visitor attractions are set for a horribly entertaining Halloween half term. Running from Saturday October...
AQUARIUM INVITES TODDLERS TO MEET TIDDLERS ON TUESDAYS
Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium is trialing a scheme to encourage more young families to visit during the week. As part...
MERMAID RETURNS TO AQUARIUM FOR HALF TERM FUN
MERMAID RETURNS TO AQUARIUM FOR HALF TERM FUN A breath-taking real life ‘mermaid’ is returning to Blue Reef Aquarium this...
DINOSAURS DESCEND ON BLUE REEF AQUARIUM
A huge Tyrannosaurus Rex is set to descend on Blue Reef Aquarium this October half term. On Thursday 26th October...
‘Mermaid’ swims ashore to meet aquarium guests
Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium is playing host to a breathtaking, real-life mermaid this summer. On Saturday, August 19th visitors can take part in a meet and greet with Mermaid Anna, a mythical and magical interactive...
EASTER EGG-CITEMENT AT DISCOVER HASTINGS
Three of Hastings’ biggest tourist attractions are promising guests an EGG-cellent time over the school holidays with fun-filled Easter trails...
FISHY FUN AS AQUARIUM LAUNCHES NEW ENRICHMENT SCHEME
Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium is giving its animals a ‘Fish-tastic’ time as part of new scheme. The Rock-a-Nore Road attraction...
Blue Reef Aquarium Plans Beach Clean
Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium is inviting volunteers to join them on a pre-spring beach clean next month. Staff from the...
Visitors invited to help with Stock Take
The annual stock-take is taking place over the February Half Term holidays (Feburary 11th-19th) at Hastings Blue Aquarium with their...
Exotic pets not just for Christmas
Experts at Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium are urging people not to buy exotic pets unless they are committed to giving...
Blue Reef Donates Tickets to Women’s Charity
Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium has donated tickets to a local women’s charity. The Rock-a-Nore Road attraction has offered a set...
Reindeer Trail at Blue Reef Aquarium
Visitors to Hastings’ Blue Reef Aquarium are being invited to help Santa Claus find his missing reindeer. The Rock-a-Nore Road...
Santa to take the plunge at Blue Reef Aquarium
Santa Claus is taking time off from preparing for Christmas by taking the plunge at Hastings’ Blue Reef Aquarium on...
Aquarium inviting visitors to do their thing for Children In Need
Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium is hosting a week-long series of fundraising events and activities for the BBC Children in Need...
Sprats Amazing – Giant shoal driven on to Hastings beach
Visitors to Rock-a-Nore beach were shocked to witness a rare marine phenomenon in which hundreds of sprats became stranded on...
Blue Reef diver helps wedding proposal go swimmingly
Romantic wildlife lover Matt Bridges enlisted the help of a diver at Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium to propose to his...
Halloween Half Term Fun
Two of Hastings’ most popular visitor attractions are getting in a mischievous mood for a horribly entertaining Halloween half term...
World Octopus Day
Hastings’ Blue Reef Aquarium is holding a series of special events and activities to celebrate World Octopus Day on Saturday...
Autumn Beach Clean
Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium is inviting volunteers to join them on an autumnal beach clean next month. Staff from the...
Blue Reef Aquarium recreates mini Amazon riverbed
Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium has recreated a miniature section of the Amazon riverbed as part of a new feature. The...
Giant Clownfish invited to ‘Finding Dory’ Premier
Blue Reef Aquarium’s cuddly costume character Charlie the Clownfish will be guest of honour at the premiere of the new...
Aquarium awash with AR Pokemon
Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium is awash with a host of bizarre new Pokemon Go characters. Staff at the Rock-a-Nore Road...
Pirate Day Fun
Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium, Smugglers’ Adventure and Hastings Castle are joining forces this weekend (Sunday, July 17th) to celebrate the...
Hastings Castle Play – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Hastings Castle will be transformed into ancient Athens for an outdoor performance of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ later this year...
June Beach Clean
Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium is once again inviting local people to take part in a beach clean this weekend. Staff...
May Half Term Event
Hastings’ Blue Reef Aquarium is going green for the May Half Term holidays (Saturday, May 28th– Sunday, June 5th). The...
Bumper Haul for Blue Reef Beach Clean
A record number of volunteers helped staff from Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium collect 35 bags of rubbish in just 90...
Volunteers Needed At Aquarium
If you have passion for the aquatic world then Hastings’ Blue Reef Aquarium would like to hear from you. The...
Fishy Stock Take Event
An annual stock-take with a difference is taking place over the February half term holidays (Feb 15th-21st) at Hastings Blue...
Themed Birthday Parties!
Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium is helping parents to combat party planning in winter weather, with its indoor children’s birthday parties...
Smugglers: Torchlight Tour
Intrepid visitors to the famous Smugglers Adventure in Hastings will have a second chance to take part in a special...
Fishmas Dinner
Keepers at Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium have been providing some special festive treats for their residents in the run up...
Donation to Homeless Charity
Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium has donated tickets to a local homeless charity in the run up to Christmas. The Rock-a-Nore...
Deeply Creepy Halloween!
Two of Hastings’ most popular visitor attractions are getting in a mischievous mood for a deeply creepy Halloween half term...
The Big Draw 2015
The Blue Reef Aquarium in Hastings is inviting the public to create their own marine-themed works of art. Inspired by...
Beach Clean
Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium is appealing for volunteers to take part in a beach clean this weekend. Staff from Blue...
Claws Week
Visitors to Hastings’s Blue Reef Aquarium will be able to enjoy some close encounters with a variety of weird and...
Breeding Programme For British Pipefish
Aquarists at Hastings’ Blue Reef Aquarium have set up a breeding programme for one of the UK’s most unusual fish...
Shark Week Feb Half Term
Visitors to Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium will have the chance to immerse themselves in a world of sharks and rays...
Keepers Name Baby Stingrays After 1D
A quintet of baby stingrays are settling in to their new home at Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium. The southern stingrays...
January Beach Clean
AQUARIUM APPEALING FOR NEW YEAR BEACH CLEAN HELPERS Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium is appealing for volunteers to take part...
Diving Santa!
SANTA TAKES THE PLUNGE AT BLUE REEF AQUARIUM A scuba-diving Santa Claus took time off from preparing for Christmas by...
Deeply Creepy Halloween Fun
Two of Hastings’ most popular visitor attractions are getting in a mischievous mood for a deeply creepy Halloween half term...
Dumped Turtles Spark Warning
Aquarists at Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium have issued a stark warning over the growing problem of ‘exotic’ pet dumping. Their...
BEACH CLEAN!
Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium is appealing for volunteers to take part in a beach clean next month. Staff from Blue...
Fishy Stocktake
A stock-take with a difference is taking place from Monday, September 15th to Sunday, September 21st at Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium with their...
Claws Week!
Visitors to Hastings’s Blue Reef Aquarium will be able to enjoy some close encounters with a variety of weird and...
Predators Week at Blue Reef
Visitors to Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium will be able to come face to face with some of the aquatic world’s...
Blue Reef Sponsors Panto
It was perhaps appropriate that a giant clownfish and a large cat should be on hand to officially launch Blue...
Charlie’s Day Out
A two-metre-tall clownfish has been enjoying a day out at the seaside in Hastings. The giant orange and white fish...
Sea Monsters Week
Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium will be taken over by sea monsters as part of a special week-long event which runs...
Shark Week at Blue Reef
Visitors to Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium will have the chance to immerse themselves in a world of sharks and rays...
Easter Shark Egg Hunt
Visitors to Hastings’ Blue Reef Aquarium will be able to join in with an Easter Egg Hunt with a difference...
Jungle Room Expansion
Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium has added a total of 10 new displays to its ‘Jungle Room’ as part of a...
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