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By Car 10am – 6pm (last entry 5pm) Please access the website for advance tickets
Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. www.thedeep.co.uk
The Deep is just a one-hour drive from York, Leeds,
Lincoln and Sheffield. Follow the signs to Hull, then Adult £9.50
local signs for The Deep. For satellite navigation units Child (3 – 15 yrs inclusive) £7.50
select The Deep, Tower Street, Hull, HU1 4DP. Under 3s free The Deep is available to hire for that exclusive event
Car parking at The Deep is £3 which includes a £2 Senior / Student* £8.00 with a difference!
‘squid’ voucher to spend in our café or gift shop. Family of 4 £30.00 (save up to £5.00)
The Deep, Tower Street, Hull, HU1 4DP Family of 5 £36.00 (save up to £7.00) l Exclusive evening hire of the whole exhibition
By Public Transport Tel: 01482 381000 Fax: 01482 381018 l Dedicated conference and meeting facilities
Email: info@thedeep.co.uk *Valid with a current NUS card only. l Civil weddings and naming ceremonies
Direct trains from London take 2 hours 45 minutes. www.thedeep.co.uk l Wedding receptions
Taxis from the station cost approximately £4.50. The Family tickets include a maximum of 2 adults. l Choice of dining areas
nearest bus stop is under Myton Bridge. For local bus School parties on site 10am - 2pm weekdays. l Customised menus
times call Tel: 01482 222222. Advance tickets can be purchased online. Prices correct at time of publication (March 2010) and The Deep is a conservation and educational charity,
may be subject to change. Prices include 12 months working on a programme of conservation and
On Foot entry, conditions apply. research around the world, from the Caribbean to the
North Sea oil fields. The Deep works with a number
The Deep is 15 minutes walk from Hull Hull’s vibrant city centre with its free Museums of partners such as Equipe Cousteau, London Zoo,
City Centre and 20 minutes from the Quarter, Old Town, Marina, St Stephen’s Square and The Shark Trust and The Marine Conservation Society.
Paragon Transport Interchange via The Princes Quay Shopping Centre is just 15 minutes The Deep accepts all major credit cards except Our projects aim to help conserve the world’s oceans
Deep pedestrian footbridge. walk away. Diners Club Cards. We also accept Euro notes and and raise public awareness of the threats facing them.
cheques with a valid banker’s card. We do not accept
£50 notes. We work in collaboration with many conservation
organisations, universities, other aquariums and
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The Deep is a conservation and educational charity which

runs one of the deepest and most spectacular aquariums in
the world. It is a unique blend of stunning marine life, fun
interactives and audio-visual presentations. Together they Feb 13 onwards
tell the dramatic story of the world’s oceans. New 3D film Turtle Vision playing daily
New Amazon tank
Gifts galore to suit all pockets! Browse our
May 7 wide variety of unique and unusual souvenirs.
Let us take you on a journey of discovery from the Quiet Day – with BSL presentations
birth of the oceans into the future and from tropical
lagoons to the icy waters of Antarctica. Discover the secrets of slime and the animals whose March 27 – September 5 The Learning Centre Programme combines
lives depend on this sticky, gooey stuff to survive! (school holidays only) information with inspiration to provide an exceptional
As you descend deeper into the oceans you come See the deadly Blue Poison Arrow frogs, ‘20,000 Leagues Under The Sea’ learning opportunity. The full programme, including
face to face with sharks, rays, shimmering Golden Garden eels and Giant African Land snails! Delicious snacks and meals at everyday prices are
special events for schools, is available online.
Trevally and hundreds of other exotic species. October 8 available in our self-service Observatory Café. Open
Quiet Day – with BSL presentations 10am to 5.30pm (hot food until 3pm), or take
l Suitable for Foundation to Key Stage 4
Walk the ocean floor in one of the world’s deepest advantage of our free indoor ‘Picnic Place’.
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J in us this spring and summer as we celebrate
October 23 – 31 l Varied programme for post 16
viewing tunnels, whilst sharks and the incredible Jules Verne’s classic children’s novel, Pirate Week
Saw Fish glide overhead. Finally rise up through one Enter The Deep’s exhibition about life in the abyss! ‘20,000 Leagues Under The Sea.’ Tel: 01482 381000
of the world’s deepest tanks in our famous glass lift. The Twilight Zone is home to the Giant Pacific October 30
octopus, the ancient Nautilus and Discover the amazing world of Captain Nemo Halloween Ball
Giant Japanese Spider crabs. and his adventures aboard fantastic
submarine The Nautilus! December 22 – January 4
Festive fun at The Deep
Captain Nemo’s Animals Events programme subject to change
A fun competition trail highlighting the
real animals behind the story! For the latest information please visit For pre-booked groups of ten or more, the following
www.thedeep.co.uk or call 01482 381000 benefits apply:
The Science of 20,000 Leagues
Exploring the facts and fiction behind the book l Attractive group discounts
l Fast track entry
Diving Through the Ages l FREE entry and meal for coach drivers
Original deep sea dive suit l FREE organiser entry for groups of 20+ Two Rivers Restaurant at The Deep is open Friday and
Large scale model of the Disney Nautilus
l Discovery Corner featuring animals from British Saturday evenings and for specially themed occasions.
Rare first edition of the book
rock pools. Try the magic pool – dip your toe in Have your meal served in the Endless Oceans Gallery
without getting wet! with tank view dining. Please note pre-booking is
l Over 3,500 fish including spectacular sharks Design your own Super Sub
advisable. Check website for menu and prices.
and rays Think you can design a better Nautilus?
l Hullabaloo – a soft play area for our pre-school
l Europe’s deepest underwater viewing tunnel Join our children’s art activities
visitors, themed around the great Humber Estuary. Tel: 01482 382883
l 3D movie shows
l Daily dive presentations and animal feeding A Whale of a Tale!
l Birthday Parties – For 3 to 11 year olds by
Regular storytelling sessions with
prior arrangement.
Do bring your camera but no flash please as it startles the fish characters from the book