SEA Life London Aquarium Timings | Opening Hours & Best Time To Visit

Timings

SEA LIFE London Aquarium

SEA LIFE London Aquarium is open every day from 9:30am to 7pm in the summer and from 10am to 6pm in the winter.

Jan - Mar

Apr - Jun

Feb 10 TO Feb 16 Timings Days (Feb 10 TO Feb 16)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	10:00–17:00	16:00
Tuesday	10:00–17:00	16:00
Wednesday	10:00–17:00	16:00
Thursday	11:00–17:00	16:00
Friday	10:00–17:00	16:00
Saturday	10:00–19:00	18:00
Sunday	10:00–18:00	17:00

Feb 17 TO Feb 23 Timings Days (Feb 17 TO Feb 23)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	10:00–19:00	18:00
Tuesday	10:00–19:00	18:00
Wednesday	10:00–19:00	18:00
Thursday	11:00–19:00	18:00
Friday	10:00–19:00	18:00
Saturday	10:00–19:00	18:00
Sunday	10:00–18:00	17:00

Feb 24 TO Mar 2 Timings Days (Feb 24 TO Mar 2)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	10:00–17:00	16:00
Tuesday	10:00–17:00	16:00
Wednesday	10:00–17:00	16:00
Thursday	11:00–17:00	16:00
Friday	10:00–17:00	16:00
Saturday	10:00–19:00	18:00
Sunday	09:00–18:00	17:00

Mar 3 TO Mar 31 Timings Days (Mar 3 TO Mar 31)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	10:00–17:00	16:00
Tuesday	10:00–17:00	16:00
Wednesday	10:00–17:00	16:00
Thursday	11:00–17:00	16:00
Friday	10:00–17:00	16:00
Saturday	10:00–19:00	18:00
Sunday	10:00–18:00	17:00

Last entry: One hour before closing.
Closed: SEA LIFE London Aquarium is closed on Christmas.

Best time to visit the SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Weekday vs Weekend

SEA LIFE London Aquarium is a popular attraction throughout the week. As a result, you will find a rush at the aquarium, but weekdays are preferable. Weekdays attract fewer crowds than weekends, ensuring you enjoy a peaceful experience.
While you can visit whenever you want to on a weekday, try going before noon. Tourists might turn up post-noon and potentially affect your experience.
The same goes for weekends. If you can't avoid visiting the aquarium on the weekend, go early in the morning. You'll find fewer visitors around.

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Pleasant

Crowded

Very Crowded

Peak season vs low season

Peak season (June - August): SEA Life London Aquarium's peak season coincides with London's. From June to August, the aquarium sees thousands of visitors because the weather is pleasant. It allows them to combine several attractions with SEA Life London Aquarium, helping them cover more of London.
Low season (January - April and September - November): Meanwhile, the low season, lasting from January to April and September to November, sees few visitors as the weather is challenging. However, you can visit in these months for a relaxed and comfortable experience, assuming you can handle the London weather.

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Off Season

Moderate Season

Peak Season

How long should I spend at the SEA LIFE London Aquarium?

SEA LIFE London is a massive facility, but you can explore everything within a couple of hours. You can spend a few minutes with each exhibit and move on to the next.

However, you'll need more time if you want to study each species and creature and learn fascinating details about them. It is better to have time on your hands as the creatures in the aquarium are unique and reveal impressive details about the underwater world.

Frequently Asked Questions about SEA LIFE London opening hours

Is there a recommended time to arrive to avoid large crowds?

Generally, weekdays (especially Tuesdays and Wednesdays) and mornings (shortly after opening at 10am) tend to be less crowded than weekends, afternoons, and school holidays.

Is SEA Life London Aquarium open every day?

Yes. SEA Life London Aquarium is open daily. However, it is closed on Christmas.

What if I arrive earlier than my entry time?

You can arrive a little early for your designated arrival window, but they might not allow entry before the official opening time.

Are there any specific timings for the last admission?

Yes. Entry is closed one hour before closing at SEA LIFE London.

How long does a visit to SEA LIFE London take?

Plan to spend 2-3 hours at SEA Life London, depending on how closely you want to explore each exhibit.

Is SEA LIFE London open in poor weather conditions?

SEA LIFE London is an indoor aquarium, so weather conditions are not a major concern.

Is the aquarium open on public holidays?

Yes. SEA LIFE London Aquarium is open on most public holidays except Christmas.