Peterborough aquatics retailer named the East’s top store in national fishkeeping awards

Aquarium Gardens takes the East regional title in the 2026 national fishkeeping awards.

A Peterborough aquatics retailer has been named the East regional winner in Practical Fishkeeping’s 2026 Readers’ Poll.

Aquarium Gardens took the regional title ahead of runner-up Weston Aquatics, making it the highest-placed retailer in the East in this year’s regional results.

More people took part in the 2026 Readers’ Poll than the previous year, with retailers recognised through national specialist categories and separate regional awards across the UK.

Alex Bell, editor of Practical Fishkeeping, said: “Aquatic shops do much more than sell fish, plants and equipment. For many fishkeepers, they’re where you go for advice, practical help and inspiration for your next projects.

“The retailers recognised this year have clearly made a lasting impression on the people who shop there. That relationship between a good shop and its customers is a big part of what keeps the hobby going.”

The full 2026 Readers’ Poll results, including the category winners, regional winners and Top 40 stores, can be found online.