insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 01 - March 2015 | Page 64

DAYSOUT SO MUCH TO SEA UNDER THE SEA AT BLUE REEF AQUARIUM, HASTINGS Take the ultimate undersea safari and enjoy incredibly close encounters with seahorses, native sharks, giant octopus and hundreds of amazing aquatic creatures. Over 40 naturally themed stunning displays take you on a fantastic journey from local waters to exotic seas. Come face to face with fascinating frogs, adorable baby rays and meet the terribly toxic lion fish. under the sea children’s healthy lunchbox in a fun-filled setting. Looking for somewhere to host your child’s party? Blue Reef Aquarium Hastings offers a great range of themed parties, all including a guided tour with one of the experienced aquarists followed by a birthday tea in the café. At the aquarium’s heart is the giant Ocean Reef where an underwater tunnel offers breathtaking views of beautiful corals, shoals of colourful fish and a king of ocean predators – the Black Tip Reef Shark. Explore the Jungle Discovery zone – housing exotic snakes, curious bearded dragons and a striking iguana. Face your fears and get hands-on with reptiles during daily animal encounters. £2 off per person when quoting insideSUSSEX Blue Reef Aquarium Rock-A-Nore Road Hastings TN34 3DW 01424 718776 [email protected] @ www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk With talks going on throughout the day there’s so much to enjoy at Blue Reef Aquarium. Plus your ticket is an all day pass – so you can go in and out as many times as you like! @ @bluereefhasting After your visit why not grab a bite to eat in the Blue Reef Café, offering everything from hot food and drinks to ice creams. Enjoy a delicious /Blue-Reef-Aquarium-Hastings 64