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• Explore the Oceanarium
  • The Amazon
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  • The Ganges
  • Marine Reseach Lab
  • Dive Cage
  • Great Barrier Reef
  • The Abyss
  • Hawaii
  • Key West
  • A – Z of Creatures
• Stay A While
  • Cove Giftshop
  • Offshore Cafe
• Groups & Education
  • Educational Visits
  • Groups & Coach Parties
  • Birthday Parties
  • Private Evening Hire
• Interact
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ACCESSIBLE For All

The Oceanarium displays are situated on two floors with lift access, as well as stairs.  Wide passageways are throughout the displays for ease of access.  There are some steps within the Oceanarium but all of these are clearly marked and alternative routes are available.  Disabled toilet facilities, the Offshore Café and Cove gift shop are all located on the ground floor.

Blue Badge Parking

Unfortunately, due to the seafront location, we do not have our own car park. Please find below details of Blue Badge Parking in Bournemouth.

On street

Badge holders may park free of charge and without time limit at on street “pay and display” machines unless a local traffic order is in force. Signs explaining any restrictions will be in place. The Blue Badge must be displayed.

There are disabled parking spaces available in the following town centre locations.

• Westover Road
• Hinton Road
• St Stephens Road
• Commercial Road
• Old Christchurch Road
• Glen Fern Road
• Richmond Hill
• Gervis Place
• Avenue Road
• Terrace Road
• Bourne Avenue
• Post Office Road
• Yelverton Road

Please note that at some of these locations a time restriction may apply during certain hours. Please check the signs and display your disabled badge.

Off Street

In car parks operated by Bournemouth Borough Council, badge holders must pay unless the VEHICLE is tax exempt.  The Road Fund Licence will show nil and the word disabled.

If you hold a disabled blue badge you may park in a disabled bay.  Please purchase a pay and display ticket and clearly display your disabled badge.  To view a map of Bournemouth Borough Council car parks and the tariffs applicable visit www.bournemouth.gov.uk/Residents/roads/parking/Parking_Charges.asp#18,19

For further information on parking in Bournemouth please contact Bournemouth Borough Council Parking:

t: 01202 454721 (24 hours - out of office hours answer machine)
f: 01202 451492
e: parkingshop@bournemouth.gov.uk