The Deep — Aquarium in Kingston upon Hull

The Deep and its collection

The Deep, opened in 2002, is an aquarium in Hull, United Kingdom.

The tanks hold 2,500,000 litres of water and 87 tonnes of salt. A schools programme takes 30,000 primary and secondary pupils annually, covering food chains, marine care, predator-prey relations, adaptations and habitats, and group sleepovers and special events are also run.

History

Sammy's Point, where the aquarium stands, was occupied by Hull Castle from the 16th century; the fortification was reconstructed as The Citadel in 1681, and the ground was later enlarged with spoil dug out for the Victoria Dock in 1850. Money from the Millennium Commission's lottery programme paid for the building, which Terry Farrell designed. It opened in March 2002.

Animals and collection

Animals on show include sharks, turtles, sawfish and Penguin.

Exhibits

The displays trace a chronological story of the oceans, and include an area where a simulated submersible can be steered.

Things to do

Things to do include Penguin Breakfasts and Sleepovers.

What the venue says

• For a unique evening experience, the aquarium transforms on select nights into a restaurant where guests can dine on multi-course modern British dishes featuring sustainable, locally sourced ingredients (such as braised Wagyu beef, pan-fried salmon, and Yorkshire steak and ale pie) against the backdrop of live marine life like sharks and rays.
• Onsite car park plus overflow car parks off the main roundabout. £4.50 for 5 hours or £2 between 6pm-6am.
• Sensory packs are available to borrow from our reception team.
• Our Changing Places facility offers those with additional needs and their carers additional space and equipment in a comfortable environment.
• We are proud to support the Sunflower lanyard scheme, supporting visitors with hidden disabilities.
• Assistance Dogs and Emotional Support Animals are welcome at The Deep.