April 4, 2019
‘MERMAID’ SWIMS ASHORE TO MEET AQUARIUM GUESTS Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium is playing host to a breath-taking, real-life mermaid during the Easter holidays. On Friday April 19th visitors can take part in a meet and greet with Mermaid Anna, a mythical and magical interactive character. As well as taking ‘shellfies’ with Mermaid Anna, guests can also learn about ocean conservation. As part of the fun, a mermaid themed trail […]
December 4, 2018
This Christmas at Blue Reef Aquarium is set to be the most magical yet as guests are invited to a special festive event. The event is taking place between 10am and 3pm on Saturday December 22nd at the Rock-a-Nore Road attraction. The day includes appearances by Diving Santa who will be delighting guests in the […]
July 30, 2018
70 million years ago, Tyrannosaurus rex was the scariest dinosaur around. Today, it’s extinct just like any other dinosaur, but still there are some animals roaming the Earth that are connected to those ancient species. From soaring birds to swimming crocs, we’ve found three living species that call dinosaurs their (great-great-great-great-great-great-great) grans and grandads. Chickens […]
July 15, 2018
‘MERMAID’ SWIMS ASHORE TO MEET AQUARIUM GUESTS Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium is playing host to a breath-taking, real-life mermaid during the summer holidays. On Wednesday, August 22nd visitors can take part in a meet and greet with Mermaid Anna, a mythical and magical interactive character. As well as taking ‘shellfies’ with Mermaid Anna, guests can […]
July 15, 2018
DINOSAURS DESCEND ON BLUE REEF AQUARIUM A huge Tyrannosaurus Rex is set to descend on Blue Reef Aquarium during the summer holidays. On Wednesday 15th August, guests to the Rock-a-Nore Road attraction will be able to get up close and personal with the beast between 10am and 3pm. The impressive four metre animatronic dinosaur, known […]
May 17, 2018
AQUARIUM CELEBRATES ‘COUPLES’ IN HONOUR OF ROYAL WEDDING Guests are being invited to join in the royal wedding celebrations this Saturday at Blue Reef Aquarium in Hastings. The Rock-a-Nore Road attraction is marking the special event by recognising the many ‘couples’ who call the aquarium home. Staff have even named two Axolotls ‘Meghan’ and ‘Harry’ […]
May 13, 2018
‘SEA MONSTERS’ WEEK AT BLUE REEF AQUARIUM Hastings Blue Reef Aquarium will be taken over by sea monsters as part of a special week-long event which runs from Saturday May 26th to Sunday June 3rd. Among the ‘monsters’ on display will be the world’s biggest octopus species and a selection of toxic fish. Other activities […]
February 22, 2018
A breath-taking real life ‘mermaid’ is returning to Blue Reef Aquarium this Easter half term. On Thursday April 12th, visitors can take part in a meet and greet with Mermaid Anna, a mythical and magical interactive character. Anna last swam ashore in October to meet guests at the Rock-a-Nore Road attraction and has been welcomed […]
February 22, 2018
A huge Tyrannosaurus Rex is set to descend on Blue Reef Aquarium this Easter half term. On Wednesday 4th April guests to the Rock-a-Nore Road attraction will be able to get up close and personal with the beast between 10am and 3pm. The impressive four metre animatronic dinosaur, known as Pete, will also be bringing […]
December 13, 2017
Aquarists at Hastings’ Blue Reef Aquarium have picked a winning name for their newly-arrived Giant Pacific Octopus after a hugely popular visitor competition. The Rock-a-Nore Road wildlife attraction invited youngsters to choose a suitable name for the eight-legged creature and ran the competition for the entirety of November. They received close to 70 suggestions and […]