Opening times
Open daily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with last entry at 4:00 PM. Closed 24-26 December and New Year's Day.
At a glance
Tickets
Adult £17.00, Child (3-15) £14.00, Disabled £16.00, OAP £16.00, Student £16.00, Family (2 adults, 2 children) £58.00, Under 3s free. The official ticket page also states that one free carer ticket is available per concession ticket, with proof required.
Entry type
Timed-entry all-day passes. The aquarium advises families not to miss their timed slot in busy periods.
Address
The Scores, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9AS
Parking and access
Bruce Embankment car park (KY16 9AB) is about 100 yards away. Fife Council lists it as a 157-space car park with 4 disabled bays and seasonal charging from 1 April to 30 September.
Visit length
1-2 hours is the safest planning guide for most families, but that is based on third-party duration guidance rather than an official visit-length estimate.
Last entry
Last entry is 4:00 PM.
Parking
Gift shop
Toilets
Daily Talks And Feeds
Nearby Parking
Why visit
It gives families a manageable indoor aquarium visit in the middle of St Andrews, with fixed feeding and talk times plus an all-day pass that lets you dip in and out rather than doing everything in one go. That makes it easier to use as part of a wider day in town, especially in poor weather.
Access
The aquarium is very clear that access is the main limitation here. Its official accessibility statement says the building cannot be made wheelchair friendly because of its Victorian-era layout, and it also notes that the gift shop and toilets are reached by stairs. That makes this a poor fit for wheelchair users and something families with heavier buggies should think through carefully before visiting.
Weather fit
This is a strong rainy-day option because it is mainly indoors and open year round, but it is better as a shorter indoor stop than a major full-day attraction.
Current animal note
The official ticket page states that the seals have been temporarily rehomed while storm-damage repairs are completed, and that ticket prices have been discounted to reflect this. Families expecting seals should factor that in before booking.
Plan your visit
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