What's on at the Deep
There are always lots of exciting events here at The Deep alongside daily talks, presentations and dive shows. Simply choose your month below to see what's on.
Daily highlights
Join us and enjoy an extensive programme of daily activities.
Dive showThis takes place at at 2pm each day at Endless Oceans (Monday to Friday), the Lagoon of Light (Saturday) and the Amazon Flooded Forest (Sunday). Watch the video of our divers feeding the sharks here. Please note: the dive shows taking place on Tuesday and Thursday in the Endless Oceans tank are cleaning only. The animals are fed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. |
Touchpool SessionsHandle some of our smaller species native to the UK at Dylans Discovery Corner including starfish, velvet swimmer crabs and sea urchins. These sessions take place at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm and 4.30pm. Make sure you also try your hand at fossil brushing in this area as well as testing your skills on the interactive magic floor. |
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3rd Floor Art Gallery: Nuno Vasco Rodrigues
Dates:
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
2018 has seen the installation of an exciting gallery of underwater photography on the 3rd floor from world renowned photographer Nuno Vasco Rodriguez.
With a special interest in fish ecology, Nuno uses his images as a tool for research, conservation and education. His photos have been published in exhibitions, newspapers, magazines and both national and international books. He is the author of the book, Marine Fishes of Portugal and co-author of two books about marine fauna, one of which is currently being finalised (Marine Fishes of São Tomé & Principe, Africa). Nuno works as the Assistant Curator at Oceanário de Lisboa (Portugal) and researcher at MARE IPLeiria.
The gallery is free to view on the 3rd floor of the aquarium.
Deep Experience
Dates:
December 1, 2018 - December 30, 2018
The Deep 1 to 1 Experience is a morning with a difference for those with a love of the marine world.
Get hands on and help The Deep crew with a series of day to day activities as well as seeing behind the scenes. Experience days are ideal for youngsters with a passion for the marine world or those looking at getting into a Marine Biology career, but are also perfect for adults with an interest in aquaria. The Deep Experience is suitable for participants aged 8 and above. Exact details are dependent on participant age - please click here to find out more and to book.
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Festive Fishmas
Dates:
December 1, 2018 - January 6, 2019
Come in from the cold this December and enjoy a jolly day out for the whole family. With over 5,000 animals to explore it’s a cracker of a time to head on down!
Take part in the festive fishmas trail and create your very own winter wonderland - follow the clues around the attraction as you go.
Make a sand art calendar for just £2 in the Learning Centre (weekends in December plus every day from 26 December to 6 January); the perfect gift for your loved ones and finish off with a delicious festive treat in Castaways Café. Plus, we are offering a FREE mince pie with every hot drink between 1 and 23 December.
Little Nippers (term time only)
Dates:
December 4, 2018
December 11, 2018
December 18, 2018
Don’t get crabby, come to little nippers on Tuesday mornings 9:30-11am for our fun-filled discovery and play sessions.
Suitable for children aged 2 and under. Enjoy a sing-a-long and story time in The Deep’s soft play area. Pay admission to The Deep once, and receive a Day Plus Pass which entitles you to visit as often as you like for free. Booking is not required. Simply turn up on the day.
Adults pay £13.50 for 12 months entry, plus £1 per session for your little nipper!
Christmas Parties
Dates:
December 13, 2018
Here at Two Rivers, we like to celebrate Christmas in style. Our Christmas party nights include a three course meal and disco as well as a fully licensed bar for just £37.50 per person.
Enjoy your meal surrounded by our stunning tanks including Endless Ocean, the Amazon Flooded Forest, Cool Seas and Bugs followed by a disco until late.
Please click here to see the exciting menu for 2018. A £10 per person deposit is required at the time of booking.
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Festive Restaurant
Dates:
December 20, 2018
If you are looking for a quieter and more serene Christmas celebration, we are also running a festive restaurant evening on Thursday 20 December.
This will offer the same menu as above without the disco for £29.95 per person. Please click here to see the menu for 2018.
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New Years Eve
Dates:
December 31, 2018
NOW FULLY BOOKED
See in 2019 in style at our New Year’s Eve celebration. Enjoy a 3 course hot buffet, disco, champagne toast and live Big Ben countdown as you dine and dance alongside the stunning marine life all around you.
Places cost £44.95 per person. A £10 deposit per person is required at the time of booking. See our sumptuous menu here.
