London Aquarium Tickets

Immerse yourself in a fascinating underwater world, right on the South Bank next to the London Eye. At SEA LIFE London Aquarium you can discover over 500 animal species, including sharks, penguins, coral reefs and the largest jellyfish exhibition in the UK.

SEA LIFE London Aquarium Ticket

the SEA LIFE London Aquarium

The SEA LIFE London Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in Europe and offers exciting insights into the underwater world, right in the heart of London. Visitors can discover impressive habitats and get up close to some of the animals.

Over 500 different animal species from all over the world
Impressive ocean tunnel with sharks and rays
Antarctic area with playful gentoo penguins
Jellyfish worlds with luminous, floating beauties
Rainforest zone with exotic fish, reptiles and amphibians
Interactive stations and exciting feedings

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SEA LIFE London Aquarium Ticket

Location & Getting to SEA LIFE London Aquarium

SEA LIFE London Aquarium is centrally located on the South Bank next to the London Eye and is part of the County Hall complex. Thanks to its central location on the banks of the Thames, it is easily accessible both on foot and by public transport.

Address:
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7PB, United Kingdom
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The aquarium is located directly on the South Bank of the Thames, next to the London Eye and not far from Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. It is around 15-20 minutes' walk from sights in the city center such as Trafalgar Square or Covent Garden.

It is possible to travel to the center of London by car, but this is not recommended due to traffic and the congestion charge. The Aquarium is located close to Westminster Bridge and can be reached via the main roads A3200 and A302.

Parking is available in several parking garages in the area, e.g. Q-Park Westminster or National Theatre Car Park, both about 5-10 minutes' walk from the entrance.

You can easily reach SEA LIFE London Aquarium by tube, train, bus or boat.

Subway: The nearest stations are Westminster (Jubilee, District and Circle Line, approx. 5 minutes' walk) and Waterloo (Jubilee, Bakerloo, Northern and Waterloo & City Line, approx. 8 minutes' walk).
Bus: Several lines stop in the immediate vicinity, including 211, 77, 381 and the sightseeing buses.
Railroad: London Waterloo station is just a few minutes' walk away and offers direct connections to many parts of the city and surrounding regions.
Boat: If you prefer a special journey, you can take a Thames Clippers river boat to the London Eye / Waterloo Pier stop, which is just a 2-minute walk from the aquarium.

Opening hours & duration of visit

The SEA LIFE London Aquarium is open all year round. Visiting times vary slightly depending on the day of the week and month.

Opening hours

Open daily
You can find the current opening hours here
Last admission 1 hour before closing time

Duration of visit

On average, you should plan 1.5 to 2 hours for the tour.
With children, photo stops or when using interactive stations, the visit can also take longer.
If you book the VIP or animal experience options, you should allow extra time.

Tip: The morning shortly after opening or the early afternoon are ideal to avoid large crowds of visitors, especially at weekends and during school vacations.

SEA LIFE London Aquarium: Worlds of experience

Atlantic Coasts

Discover the coasts of the Atlantic - from shimmering shoals of sand eels to impressive wolf fish with extraordinary teeth.

Ocean Tunnel

Walk through a glass underwater tunnel with tropical fish and impressive green divers gliding majestically above you.

Shipwreck

Dive into a sunken shipwreck where sharks hover elegantly around fossilized moai statues.

Coral Kingdom

Explore the UK's largest living coral reef - a colorful sanctuary with clownfish, seahorses, butterflyfish and other reef creatures.

Seahorse Kingdom

Marvel at seahorses and seahorse neighbors in their graceful world - with details that will amaze you.

Rainforest Adventure

Venture into the tropical rainforest and encounter piranhas, poison dart frogs, small crocodiles, tarantulas and snakes in a lush, humid biotope.

Ocean Invaders

Be enchanted by the magic of jellyfish - traverse the UK's largest jellyfish world with glowing, floating shapes.

Polar Adventure

Immerse yourself in the icy Antarctic with colonies of gentoo penguins and experience state-of-the-art augmented reality technology that brings Arctic animals to life.

Ray Lagoon

Elegant rays glide across the seabed here. You can observe the mouth and gill structures of the animals through windows and, with a bit of luck, discover a "mermaid's purse", a fish egg, in the sand.

Aquarium tickets: FAQ

Yes, it is recommended to book tickets online in advance, especially during peak times such as weekends or school vacations.

No, an e-ticket sent by e-mail is sufficient. You can simply scan this at the door using your smartphone.

A typical visit lasts around 1 to 2 hours. If you would like to take advantage of interactive activities or take time for animal presentations, please allow more time.

Yes, it is very family-friendly - with interactive stations, child-friendly themed areas and touch pools you can touch.

Yes, all public areas of the aquarium are barrier-free, including elevators and level paths.

Absolutely. The aquarium is completely covered and is therefore independent of the weather.

The aquarium itself has no food outlets, but there are numerous cafés and restaurants within walking distance in the County Hall building and on the South Bank. There are also vending machines for snacks and drinks throughout the indoor area.

No, there are no lockers available at the Aquarium and only small items of hand luggage and rucksacks are permitted.

Yes, numerous additional programs such as VIP tours, animal encounters (e.g. with sharks or turtles) as well as VR experiences or "Behind the Scenes" tours are optionally bookable.

Find out more about the VIP experiences at SEA LIFE London Aquarium.