SEA LIFE London Aquarium
ENTRY
from £28
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
London
What it’s like
South Bank aquarium by the London Eye - sharks, penguins, turtles and an ocean tunnel indoors.
Three floors of tanks on the South Bank next to the London Eye - ocean tunnel, sharks, gentoo penguins, turtles, jellyfish and rainforest creatures. Indoors, so it works when London weather turns.
Pre-book online - adult from about £28 advance vs dearer on the day; child 2-15 from about £25 online; under-2s free. Last entry is usually an hour before close (often 10:00-17:00). Quiet sessions and sensory-friendly options are published when available.
Nearest stations Waterloo, Westminster and Embankment - about a 5-minute walk from Waterloo. Soft Play N - aquarium day out only.
What’s on here
Facilities
Plan your visit
Do we need to book ahead?
Yes, booking is required, and you can book on their site. Turning up on spec risks a wasted trip.
How much does SEA LIFE London Aquarium cost?
Entry starts from £28. The full price list, taken from the venue's own published prices, is on this page.
Is it OK with a baby or toddler in tow?
Yes, there's baby change.
How accessible is it?
The venue lists wheelchair access and an accessible toilet.
Anything for sensory-sensitive kids?
Yes, the venue offers quiet sessions.
Do they do birthday parties?
Yes, the venue offers birthday parties. Details and booking on their site.
What if it rains?
You're covered, it's indoors.
How do we find it?
Located on London's South Bank within the County Hall building, next to the London Eye. Nearest train station is London Waterloo, around a 5-minute walk. Nearest Tube stations are Westminster, Waterloo and Embankment; Waterloo and Charing Cross are the nearest train stations.
Experiences
Aquarium Tunnel
indoorsA clear tunnel around 4 metres long where turtles and rays swim overhead, takes about 1-3 minutes to walk through.
Behind the Scenes Tour
up to age 1530-minute guided tour of working areas including life support systems and food preparation, available weekends and school holidays only. Includes entry to the aquarium.
Shark Walk
indoorsA clear, solid walkway above the Shark tank giving views into it.
Snorkel with Sharks
min 130cm60-minute experience including a 15-minute snorkel in a transparent cage with five shark species. Minimum 1.3m height required, no minimum age; under 17s must be accompanied by a participating parent/guardian. Includes entry to the full attraction.
Virtual Reality Experience
VR experience exploring the ocean's hidden wonders, addable to standard entry.
Animals
Blacktip Reef Sharks
Fast-moving shark species featured in Snorkel with Sharks.
Bowmouth Guitarfish (Betty)
A named Bowmouth Guitarfish that guests may spot during Snorkel with Sharks.
Gentoo Penguin Colony
Penguins in the Polar Adventure zone.
Octopus
Penguins
Sand Tiger Sharks
One of the shark species in the Snorkel with Sharks experience.
Seahorses
Sharks
Turtles
Areas to explore
Coral Kingdom
indoorsZone featuring the UK's largest living coral reef display.
Ocean Invaders
indoorsThe UK's largest jellyfish experience, an interactive walk through three unique zones.
Open Oceans
indoorsPolar Adventure
indoorsZone themed on the Antarctic, home to the Gentoo Penguin Colony.
Rainforest Adventure
indoorsZone themed around trekking through the Amazon rainforest.
Rockpool Explorer
indoorsLocal seas rockpool exhibit, accessible to wheelchair users.
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