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SEA LIFE London Aquarium Tickets

Visit one of the largest aquariums in Europe with up to 400 different species in over 50 displays

Bestseller
eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card

Tickets for SEA LIFE London key information

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 48 hours in advance to receive a full refund.

Save money

Save up to 10% when booking your ticket online.

Children under 2 go free

Child and Under2/Carer Free tickets must be booked together with an Adult ticket.

Highlights

  • Keep your cool and waddle through to Penguin Point to get up close to London’s cutest colony of Gentoo Penguins
  • Witness the UK’s largest living coral reef with regal tangs, cardinal fish, clownfish and more swimming through the 40ft long sealife tank
  • Explore the Pacific Shipwreck where you’ll come face to face with many of the world’s 500 shark species
  • Learn about the life cycles and behaviour traits of Moon Jellyfish, Upside Down Jellyfish, Japanese Sea Nettles and more in the UK’s largest jellyfish experience
  • Enjoy the immersive Rainforest Adventure with Chilean rose tarantulas, leafcutter ants and a vast collection of Piranhas
  • Explore the habitat zones with over 500 species
  • Delve into Britain’s largest jellyfish experience with our Ocean Invaders
  • Dive into a dazzling underwater oasis and wave your fins at the UK’s largest living Coral Reef featuring beautiful clownfish, blue tangs and sea goldies
  • 7 - 24 December: SEA LIFE Aquariums take families on a Christmas journey with conservation expert Snowy the Snowman! Join Snowy, grab your activity sheets and meet some of the incredible arctic animals as well as our amazing SEA LIFE regulars and learn all about them and how you could help to keep them safe. Little ones can take on the challenges, find the answers, learn about the oceans and have loads of fun

What's included

  • Entry to all SEA LIFE London Aquarium zones

Unlock the experience with a VisitBritain Gift Card

Prepare for the experience

Children information

  • Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult of 18+ years
  • The recommended age for the attraction is children aged 6 and over
  • Please click here to read about the pushchair policy at this attraction
  • Under 2s go free and must hold a valid free ticket to enter
  • Tickets for children under 2 years old cannot be booked alone

SEA LIFE London Aquarium accessibility information

  • Please download a copy of the Access Guide here
  • Please contact our team before booking should you require further information regarding accessibility for this attraction

Additional information

  • Suitcases or large items of hand luggage are not accepted into this attraction
  • On average, it will take you 1 to 1.5 hours to enjoy the full experience of SEA LIFE London Aquarium. However, this depends completely on you and how long you would like to enjoy our underwater world

SEA LIFE London Aquarium opening times vary throughout the year, however, live date and timeslot availability can be seen upon booking.

How to get there

  • Address: SEA LIFE London Aquarium, Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB
  • Nearest underground station: Waterloo (Northern and Jubilee lines).

Frequently asked questions

  • How long does SEA LIFE London take?

    • On average it will take you 1 to 1.5 hours to enjoy the full experience of SEA LIFE London Aquarium.
  • Where is SEA LIFE London?

    • At the Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB.
  • How to get to SEA LIFE London?

    By train

    • The nearest train station is Waterloo.

      • From Waterloo follow the exit signs for the South Bank and walk towards the London Eye. SEA LIFE London Aquarium is in County Hall, next to the London Eye.

      • Station accessibility: Exits 2 (Waterloo Road) and 3 (Station Approach) are step-free. Exits 4 and 5 (Victory Arch) have steps. 

    By Underground

    • The nearest tube stations are Westminster and Waterloo.

      • Westminster tube is on the Circle, Jubilee and District lines.

      • From Westminster, exit onto Westminster Bridge (Exit 1) and then cross over the Bridge. SEA LIFE London Aquarium is visible from the bridge.

      • Station accessibility: There is step-free access from street to platform with lifts available. 

    By car

    • The Q-Park Westminster car park is located just a short distance from SEA LIFE London Aquarium.

    By bus

    • There are a large number of bus services that stop in the vicinity of Waterloo or Westminster Bridge Road (both accessible to the Aquarium).

    • For Westminster Bridge Road, take the 12, 53, 59, 76, 148, 159, 211 or 341.
    • For Belvedere Road (just behind the Aquarium, parallel to the South Bank), take the 77 or RV1.
    • For York Road (next to Waterloo and behind the Aquarium) take the 211, 77 or 381.
    • Many other buses stop in Waterloo Road, which is a few minutes walk from the Aquarium. These include 1,4, 26, X68, 76, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 507 and 638.

    • All the London sightseeing buses also pick up and drop off at these points.

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Merlin Entertainments.

Upon booking you will receive an instant order confirmation with a link to download the e-ticket including a booking number (starting with ‘5’). You can download it to your mobile phone or print it out to show when visiting the attraction.