Brief overview

• Access included: Standard tickets include entry to SEA LIFE London Aquarium and all exhibits across 14 themed zones.
  
• Zones and highlights: Discover the Ocean Tunnel, Polar Adventure, and coral reefs, home to 500+ species, including sharks, rays, and penguins.
  
• Shows and feedings: Watch rays, penguins, sharks, and rainforest creatures being fed at scheduled times during the day.
  
• Ways to explore: Enjoy a self-guided visit at your own pace with interactive zones like touch pools and immersive displays, or choose a combo ticket to include another top attraction.
  
• Queues and timing: Standard tickets offer timed entry for your selected date and time slot. For more flexibility, choose anytime tickets and visit at any time on your chosen date.
  
• Best upgrade: Choose the Deluxe Package for flexible entry, VR experience access, and a complimentary guidebook or mission pack.

Things to know before booking your SEA LIFE London Aquarium tickets

• Booking window: SEA LIFE London Aquarium is one of the city’s most popular attractions, especially on weekends and during school holidays. To secure your preferred date, it’s best to book 1–2 weeks in advance.
  
• Entry and standard inclusions: A standard entry ticket grants access to all exhibits across SEA LIFE London Aquarium’s themed zones, including Polar Adventure, Coral Reefs, and the Ocean Tunnel.
  
• Ways to explore: The visit is self-guided, following a one-way route through immersive zones. Interpretive panels throughout the aquarium help you understand the animals and conservation stories behind each exhibit.
  
• Upgrades and add-ons: If your ticket includes upgrades like the Deluxe Package, you can enjoy experiences such as the VR adventure and receive a complimentary guidebook or mission pack with activity trails, quizzes, and games. These extras make your visit more immersive, flexible, and engaging.
  
• Shows and feeding sessions: SEA LIFE London hosts scheduled feeding sessions and keeper talks. Watch penguins, rays, sharks, and rainforest creatures being fed while learning about animal care, behaviour, and conservation. Keep an eye out for these during your visit.
  
• Combos and multi-attraction tickets: For a more complete day out in London, choose combo tickets that include Madame Tussauds, the London Eye, or the Paddington Bear™ Experience.

Visiting SEA LIFE London with kids?

A trip to SEA LIFE London aquarium is a perfect day out for families. With interactive exhibits and zones, from hands-on touch pools to immersive VR experiences, kids can explore colourful reef tanks and see penguins, turtles, rays, and sharks up close.

What’s great about SEA LIFE London is that families traveling with children will find everything they need for a stress-free visit. Stroller rentals, baby care rooms, and nursing spaces are conveniently located. Vending machines offer snacks to munch on while exploring, and quiet corners make it easy to take a break or even catch a quick nap between exhibits.

Seasonal events and live shows add extra excitement, so there’s always something new to discover. For the best experience with kids, try to visit early in the morning around opening on a weekday, and plan your trip around the daily feeding sessions to make the most of your visit.

Visitor tips

• Arrive for morning feedings: Keeper talks and feeding sessions, such as at the penguin and shark exhibits, happen earlier in the day and are less crowded. Check the schedule at the entrance.
  
• Plan your route: Pick up a map on arrival and prioritise exhibits you don’t want to miss. Popular zones like the Ocean Tunnel and Penguin Point get busiest midday.
  
• Time your visit: Weekdays outside school holidays are quieter. Avoid 1–2 pm if possible, as some animals nap and certain areas, like the penguin zone, can be more odorous.
  
• Dress comfortably: Wear layers and comfortable shoes for walking. Rainproof jackets may be useful for outdoor sections.
  
• Bring small essentials: Water, snacks, and a small backpack can help, though outside food isn’t allowed inside.
  
• Photography etiquette: Photos are welcome for personal use. Avoid flash and tripods to protect the animals' and other visitors’ experiences.
  
• Stroller and accessibility tips: Free buggy bays are available, and the aquarium is fully wheelchair accessible with lifts and accessible toilets on every floor.