Place to visit
St Andrews Aquarium, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
St Andrews Aquarium is an aquarium in Fife, Scotland, UK in United Kingdom (Kingsbarns). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 17 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 37. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Aquarium in Fife, Scotland, UK · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- United Kingdom · The Scores, KY16 9AS, St Andrews
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 56 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
- Website
- standrewsaquarium.co.uk
- Coordinates
- 56.34367, -2.7997
What it is and where
St Andrews Aquarium is an aquarium in Fife, Scotland, UK in United Kingdom (Kingsbarns).
It is in Kingsbarns, where this site lists 31 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 56.34367, -2.7997; the nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 56 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit St Andrews Aquarium is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:14
- FebPossible9:14
- MarPossible11:26
- AprBest time13:55
- MayBest time16:06
- JunBest time17:23
- JulBest time16:50
- AugBest time14:53
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible10:02
- NovBetter not7:49
- DecPossible6:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 37. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | April to September | February to March, October and December |
| Wildlife | April to September | February to March, October and December |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: St Andrews Aquarium has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- R&A World Golf MuseumSports museum in Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom113 m
- The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St AndrewsGolf club in Scotland166 m
- Museum of the University of St AndrewsUniversity museum in Fife, Scotland, UK362 m
- St Salvator's ChapelChapel in Fife, Scotland, UK416 m
- Swilcan BridgeBridge in Fife, Scotland, UK, carries a footpath across Swilken Burn456 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: With kids
- London Eye: observation wheel in London, England
- London Zoo: world's oldest scientific zoo, in London, England
- Sea Life London Aquarium: aquarium in London, England
- University of Oxford Botanic Garden: botanical garden in Oxford, UK
- Whipsnade Zoo: zoo near Dunstable in Bedfordshire, England
- Alton Towers: major theme park in central England
Every United Kingdom place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is St Andrews Aquarium?
It is an aquarium in Fife, Scotland, UK in United Kingdom.
When is the best time to visit St Andrews Aquarium?
April to September. In June there are 17 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 37.
How do you get to St Andrews Aquarium?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 56 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have R&A World Golf Museum, The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, Museum of the University of St Andrews. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
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