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Events & Experiences

Here at Hastings Aquarium we pride ourselves on providing education through our talks, feeding shows and special activities.

Every school holidays we run special themed events with daytime activities all included in admission.

Make the most of your ticket by joining us at our 5 daily talks & feeds to discover more about the wonderful creatures of the deep and ask us anything about your favourite animals!

🗺️ Explorers of The Lost Reef 🗺️

A brand-new adventure awaits this summer at Hastings Aquarium!

Included with all admission tickets, young adventurers can uncover underwater secrets within the Lost Reef-themed Aquarium and embark on our new rubbing plaque trail! 🐚✏️

PLUS, every Friday in August, meet the legendary explorer Evie! 🧭 She’ll be on hand to guide brave explorers through the aquarium on an interactive quest full of clues, surprises and deep-sea discoveries.

📅 Event: 19 Aug – 2 Sept, 10am daily

🧭 Evie The Explorer appearances: Fridays in August

📍 Hastings Aquarium, Rock-a-Nore

Ready to dive into the unknown? 🌊

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Join Us for The Big Hastings Beach Clean!
Sunday, 6th July – Starting at 11:00 AM

Join Us for The Big Hastings Beach Clean!

Sunday, 6th July 2025 – Starting at 11:00 AM

Hastings Aquarium is calling on volunteers to take part in The Big Hastings Beach Clean this summer! Held in partnership with the Hastings Kelp Project, we will be cleaning on the stretch of beach right next to the Aquarium to help protect our local coastline and marine life.

Event Details:
Date: Sunday, 6th July 2025
Time: Meet at 11 AM (Please arrive 10 mins prior!) – we will wrap things up by 1pm latest
Location: Meet at the Aquarium Café. The clean will take place on Rock-a-Nore Beach

Please register now using the booking form below –
https://forms.gle/tHjcVW2EqirTQE9o9

What to Expect:
Hastings Aquarium staff will round up volunteers in the Café for a quick briefing prior to setting off on our clean.

Volunteers will be provided with:
• Litter pickers (Feel free to bring your own!)
• Bin bags
• A pair of gloves
• A data sheet and beach clean booklet to help record your findings

For all participants, we expect you :
• To wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear
• To bring sun protection if the weather is warm
• A bottle of water
• To accompany any volunteers with you who are under 16.

After the clean-up, we can meet back at the Aquarium Café for a light refreshment and a round of applause for our efforts.

All collected litter will be returned to the aquarium, where it will be sorted, recorded, and recycled where possible. Any remaining waste will be safely disposed of in a designated refuse container.

For more information on the booking terms, code of conduct and private policy, please visit here – https://drive.google.com/…/1_JnqU9agRSgQXGjMMn6…/view….

Alternatively, please contact us via email (hello@discoverhastings.co.uk) or on the phone (01424 718 776) for any further enquiries.

Help us make a real difference to our local coastline – we can’t wait to see you there!