County Hall Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7PB
10am - 4pm (varies)
Tube: Westminster, Waterloo, Uber boat to Waterloo Pier
1.5 - 2 hours
All
https://www.euansguide.com/venues/sea-life-london-aquarium-london-14
from £25pp
About SEA LIFE London Aquarium
SEA LIFE London is a brilliant indoor adventure full of sharks, stingrays, jellyfish and hands-on marine fun. Walk through glass tunnels, meet rainforest creatures, and snap pics by glowing tanks. Great for all ages, buggy-friendly and right on the South Bank—it’s a splash-tastic day out in central London.
Top tip from the KidRated Team:
Get the earliest time slot you can – it’s calmer, cooler, and the sea creatures are at their most active. Combine it with the Merlin combo tickets (London Eye, Shrek’s Adventure, etc.) to save money and turn it into a full family day out. Oh, and keep your phone ready – the shark tunnel selfie is a rite of passage.
Quick Inspiration
Yes – toddlers love the bright tanks and walk-through tunnels, older kids enjoy the hands-on zones and feeding talks, and teens won’t say no to snapping a stingray selfie. Plus it’s a winner with grandparents too.
Around 90 minutes to two hours. Add more time if your kids like reading all the info or joining one of the scheduled talks.
Yes, the whole venue is step-free with lifts between levels and accessible toilets.
You can’t eat inside the aquarium, but there are plenty of riverside spots outside for a picnic or nearby restaurants for a family lunch.
Perfect. It’s fully indoors, warm, and weatherproof – ideal for school holidays or wet weekends.
Yes. SEA LIFE uses timed entry slots and they often sell out, especially during school holidays and weekends. Book online to guarantee entry and save money.
Yes – quiet sessions are sometimes available, and the venue is generally calm, with soft lighting and gentle music. Ask staff for help if your child has additional needs.
Kids aged 3–12 get the most out of it, but there’s something for everyone. Even grumpy teens end up impressed by the sharks.
Yes, you can bundle it with Shrek’s Adventure, the London Dungeon and the London Eye for a full day of family fun and savings.
London Eye, Jubilee Gardens, Southbank Centre, and Shrek’s Adventure are next door. Head further along the river for the Tate Modern or hop over Westminster Bridge to Big Ben.
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