Family day out at The Deep

I loath my little one growing up. I am trying to cling onto these moments when he is a baby as I know he will grow up quickly, but at the same time I can't wait for the things to come. Things like family days out to aquariums and zoos when he is a toddler and more aware of everything around him. I have such fond memories of trips to zoos and aquariums as a child, with a picnic in hand and the sun shining. I cant wait to do the same with my son.

In fact, I am so impatient for family days out that I decided to take my little family to The Deep in Hull last weekend. Thinking that even if my baby couldn't comprehend what he was looking at he could appreciate the shapes and bright colours of fish. Plus my husband and I could enjoy the experience as well.

It was a lovely day out, we had a whale of a time! Yes, bad marine pun intended.

But in all seriousness it was a great experience and I wanted to share it.

While Archie seemed content to be shown the fishes I really enjoyed reading all the information on their conservation efforts.

I would highly recommend a trip to The Deep to families, I noticed all the interactive bits for children and will definitely be returning as my son grows up. They have a soft play area, face paints, films, touch pool, dive show and more. It was very family friendly in general but also great for parents with prams/babies, with easy access throughout.

It has a great section on the history of the sea as well. I really liked the way the route around the aquarium has a story to it, starting with prehistoric creatures. 

It is also great value for money! We bought our tickets online, which is a bit cheaper than buying them there, and children under 3 go free. But what made it real value for money was the Day Plus Pass form they offered us while queueing to get in.

You fill out a form so they can claim back 25p for every £1 you spent (Gift Aid Declaration) as they are a charity and in return they give you a form you fix a photo to and you have a years free entrance to The Deep! To be honest I would have filled out the Gift Aid Declaration anyway because of all the great conservation work they do, but the fact they offer the Day Plus Pass in return is great.

I will definitely be returning over the next year, and repeatedly as my son grows up. Archie can enjoy The Deep as he grows up and it will be great for him to understand the world (how important our oceans are and the conservation efforts for them).

If you are stuck for things to do with your children this summer I cant recommend the The Deep enough. 

There are restriction on dates you can use the Day Plus Pass (details are here).

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