The Sea Life Aquarium in London will amaze and delight both young and old with its spectacular views of over 500 species of marine life, just inches away. This is a perfect spot for children from age three upwards, who can not only gaze at the wonders in front of them but actually feed some of the fish and mammals.
What is the Sea Life London Aquarium? A wonderful place to watch and wonder at fish and creatures from our seas and oceans, set in tanks you can walk over, under and through. A close-up experience of marine life and open daily.
The aquarium is one of the largest in Europe and houses, well tanks, everything from shrimps to sharks. You will walk next to and under tanks and see fish of all sizes and shapes close-up. This is an ideal place for children to visit in London.
Top Attractions at the Sea Life London Aquarium
- 500+ species of marine life
- Take part in feeding time
- A close and personal experience
- Shrimps to sharks and everything in-between
- Educational talks
- Glass tunnels
All About The Aquarium
| SEA LIFE LONDON AQUARIUM | |
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| KIDS FRIENDLY? | Age 3+ |
| HOURS | 09:30 am - 6.00 pm |
| LOCATION | County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road SE1 7PB |
| WHAT'S THERE | Over 500 species of fish and marine mammals |
| UNDERGROUND | Westminster (Circle, District) Waterloo (Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern) |
| BUS | Westminster Bridge Road |
| TRAIN | Charing Cross |
| VISIT TIME | Allow three hours |
| ENTRY COST | Adult (16+): from £34 Child: (3-15) from £29 Family of 4: from £79 |
| SAVINGS | Advance tickets can save. |
| FEATURED ACTIVITIES | Feeding sessions several days a week, at an additional cost. |
| GUIDED TOURS | There are daily talks on marine life which run throughout the day |
| SELFIE TIME | Close-up and cosy with the sharks! |
| QUEUE JUMPING | Advance ticket holders have a priority entrance. At peak times, tickets are timed for entry |
| FACILITIES | Shop Toilets on all floors Lifts between floors Baby changing facilites |
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Is It Just a Few Fish in a Tank?
Far from it. The aquarium is set in central London and will provide you and the children with several hours of entertainment and wonder. The centre is home to one of the largest collections of global marine life in Europe.
Over one million people visit the aquarium in a year and at times it can be really busy. Try to visit during school term times, when the numbers of people are fewer.
The water tanks hold over two million litres of water, that’s 400,000 gallons or 530,000 US gallons. However you measure it, that is a lot of water.
At feeding time, you may be able to participate in passing food to fish and large mammals. Each feeding session and there are several each day, are family-friendly and there are plenty of facts coming your way from the Experience Team on what you are seeing and doing. You will need to book a feeding session when you arrive, but be aware that they are extremely popular and are often fully booked early in the day.
Walkthrough glass tunnels mean you will see sharks and stingrays above your head as they slowly and silently glide by.
Conservation is an important part of the work carried out by aquarium staff. They work on many breeding programs, including those for seahorses, Cuban crocodiles, and jellyfish. The education centre is used by some 40,000 children a year on school organised parties.
Peak time at the London Aquarium is at weekends, during school holidays and over Bank holiday weekends. At these times, visitors need to book a timed ticket to ensure entry.
What is There for Children to Do?
The kids will press their noses right up against the glass as they try to attract the attention of fish large and small.
Try and book a feeding session, where children can help to feed the fish and learn more about the habitats in front of their eyes.
Selfies and Pictures
There are dozens of places to stand and take pictures where you are close-up and can almost touch the fish. Look for places where sharks swim and try to look really scared in your pictures!
Food and Drink
There are no facilities to eat or drink inside the aquarium. Guest are asked not to bring in food when they visit.
There are a number of vending machines with limited snacks.
There are several cafes and restaurants in the immediate locality.
Disabled Facilities
Sea Life London is fully wheelchair accessible. There is a ramp at the entrance and exit and lifts between each floor. The centre does not hire wheelchairs. Guide dogs are permitted in the centre.
How to get to Sealife London Aquarium
The aquarium is on the south bank of the River Thames, close to the London Eye. Public transport is recommended, as car parking is limited in the area.
By train, London Waterloo is closest. Charing Cross is just north of the river. By underground, the nearest stations are Waterloo and Westminster.
There is car parking at Q-Park Westminster. There is a flat route from the car park to the centre entrance. Remember, with a car, that the Congestion Surcharge is in place.
WHAT IS CLOSE TO THE SEALIFE LONDON AQUARIUM?
London Dungeon
London Eye
Southbank Centre
Thames Rockets
* Entry costs are an indication and may change.