The Deep Named Which? Recommended Provider for Wildlife Attractions

The Deep has been awarded Which? Recommended Provider status in the prestigious ‘UK’s best wildlife attractions’ category.

Over 2,000 people were asked by the independent consumer champion Which? to rate renowned wildlife attractions in their recent survey, as well as almost 50 other places around the UK.

Just 10 of these wildlife attractions have been made Which? Recommended Providers (WRP) – awarded for their excellent visitor score, great value for money, commitment to conservation, and transparent pricing, among other criteria.

From this survey, The Deep achieved an outstanding score, marking it as the UK’s best aquarium.

Which? members praised The Deep across several key areas, including receiving the highest score for wildlife experience and customer service. ‘The wildlife has lots of space and is stunningly well displayed,’ was one comment. ‘The sights of the different fish swimming together at different depths are mesmerising, even on our third visit.’ Hull’s iconic aquarium also received a full five stars for attractiveness, with its ‘fabulous architecture rising like a glass fin from the Humber estuary’.

Which? chose the highest rated attractions as Which? Recommended Providers, considering their star ratings – particularly the value for money score. They also factored in whether attractions were able to demonstrate commitment to conservation and animal welfare (through membership of BIAZA or a similar association), or by having their own conservation charity.

Katy Duke, Chief Executive Officer at The Deep, said:

“As a charity, we are exceptionally proud to have achieved Which? Recommended Provider status, and this is testament to all our Crew in consistently delivering an outstanding day out for visitors.”

This latest accolade, following on from being named the UK’s top aquarium in Tripadvisor’s recent Travellers’ Choice Awards, reinforces The Deep’s growing reputation as one of the UK’s best aquariums, offering an engaging, educational and memorable day out for all.