3744 x 5616 px | 31,7 x 47,5 cm | 12,5 x 18,7 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
9 marzo 2010
Ubicazione:
Hull , East Yorkshire , UK
Altre informazioni:
The Deep, one of the most spectaclar aquariums in the world is located in Hull, East Yorkshire.This award-winning attraction is home to 3, 500 fish including sharks and rays - making it the perfect family day out. The dramatic building which overlooks the Humber estuary was designed by world class architects, Sir Terry Farrell and Partners and is only a few minutes walk from Hull Marina and the Museums Quarter. Part of the regeneration of Hull, The Deep has become an internationally recognised landmark and has even featured on a Royal Mail stamp. The building exploits the landscape on which it is built and was inspired by natural geological land formations. Gleaming glass and aluminium thrust into the dramatic landscape on the confluence of the two rivers marking the historic entry to Kingston Upon Hull with a brand new future! "I genuinely consider that this project has the potential to be regarded as one of the most characterful and unique new public buildings in Britain" Sir Terry Farrell The Deep is operated as a charity dedicated to increasing the enjoyment of the world's oceans. It has won many accolades which include gold award for The Green Tourism Business Scheme. Gold in Sustainable Tourism (National Enjoy England Awards for Excellence) and Silver for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2009 (Welcome to Yorkshire’s White Rose Awards). Mumsnet voted us number one UK aquarium in their Best awards!
