Late post today having been stricken once again by the Sunday lassitude.
The handsome chap pictured above lives at The London Aquarium, we toddled along there for a trip yesterday, myself, brother, sister in law, other brother, niece (6) and nephew (4).
It's a bit pricey ( £16 adults , £11.75 child.), but not overly so, given it's location and comparable attractions, but through judicious use of "2 for 1" deals we all got in for £8.00 each. ( So £48.00 instead of £87.50 quite a saving.)
I'd been before some years back and wasn't that impressed, but it's now had a big makeover and it shows. the exhibits are easily accessible to all ages and are well presented , it was very busy but didn't seem crowded and if you waited a few moments everyone was able to get right up to the glass.
The central massive tank is still the star of the show and has been re-landscaped and looks a lot more exciting. The kids were captivated by it.
The new 'shark walk' tunnel to me was a bit 'meh' it's only about 12 foot long and anyone who has been to the American versions wouldn't be that impressed. but then again I'm a cynical old fart and not 7 years old.
So worth £16.00 probably not , but for £8.00 yes, well worth a visit.
What does get my goat though , is it seems that now for nearly all attractions all exits are through the gift shop, which is a cynical ploy, considering how much they fleeced you on the way in.
I'm sure it wasn't that way when I was a kid and I really feel for parents for whom money may be a bit tight.
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The handsome chap pictured above lives at The London Aquarium, we toddled along there for a trip yesterday, myself, brother, sister in law, other brother, niece (6) and nephew (4).
It's a bit pricey ( £16 adults , £11.75 child.), but not overly so, given it's location and comparable attractions, but through judicious use of "2 for 1" deals we all got in for £8.00 each. ( So £48.00 instead of £87.50 quite a saving.)
I'd been before some years back and wasn't that impressed, but it's now had a big makeover and it shows. the exhibits are easily accessible to all ages and are well presented , it was very busy but didn't seem crowded and if you waited a few moments everyone was able to get right up to the glass.
The central massive tank is still the star of the show and has been re-landscaped and looks a lot more exciting. The kids were captivated by it.
The new 'shark walk' tunnel to me was a bit 'meh' it's only about 12 foot long and anyone who has been to the American versions wouldn't be that impressed. but then again I'm a cynical old fart and not 7 years old.
So worth £16.00 probably not , but for £8.00 yes, well worth a visit.
What does get my goat though , is it seems that now for nearly all attractions all exits are through the gift shop, which is a cynical ploy, considering how much they fleeced you on the way in.
I'm sure it wasn't that way when I was a kid and I really feel for parents for whom money may be a bit tight.
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I LOLed! Yeah. it is usually like that! Not to mention those gift shops have highly overpriced rubbish! Genius business people, yeah?
ReplyDeleteNo problem with the gift shops here, I'm one of those strange parents who can say no (maybe I over-egg it by laughing when they plead, but it's all for their future good).
ReplyDeleteEntrance fees on the other hand ...
£16! I'm sure it was only £10 when I last went, and that can't be more than two years ago...
ReplyDeleteAh but this is the new, improved, hotness and somebodies got to pay for it.
ReplyDeleteHowever on the way round a girl member of staff did ask my brother and I if we wanted to touch her starfish and quite frankly you normally pay a lot more than £16.00 for that.