SEA LIFE London Aquarium
Walk beneath sharks and rays through glass tunnels at this South Bank aquarium, home to more than 600 marine species on the River Thames.
- Walk through a glass tunnel with sharks, rays, and schools of fish moving around you
- Stand on a glass floor and look directly down at sharks swimming below
- Watch penguins dive and interact in a dedicated icy habitat
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SEA LIFE London Aquarium Ticket: Standard
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September 2026
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What's included
- Entry to SEA LIFE London Aquarium at your booked timeslot
- Access to all themed ocean zones, including the glass tunnels and coral reef displays
- Self-guided visit of approximately 1.5–2 hours
About this ticket
This ticket gives you single entry to SEA LIFE London Aquarium on the date and timeslot you choose, with access to all the themed ocean zones, from the coral reefs and glass tunnels to the icy Antarctic habitat. The time you book is the time you are welcomed to join the queue, so arrive at your slot rather than ahead of it. Plan on roughly 1.5 to 2 hours inside to walk the full route without rushing.
Practical info
Booked for a specific date and timeslot; the slot is your queue arrival time, not a guaranteed entry time. Adult tickets cover ages 16 and over, child tickets ages 2 to 15, and every child under 2 needs a ticket of their own (free of charge). The venue is wheelchair accessible via a lift.
How to redeem
Your ticket arrives as a barcode. Bring it with you to the aquarium entrance on the South Bank at your allocated time and have it ready to be scanned.
Important notes
- Non-refundable once booked
- Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+
- Suitcases and large items of hand luggage are not permitted for security reasons
- Do not arrive before your allocated timeslot
Standard timed-entry ticket for one adult or child, covering every themed zone on a self-guided route.
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September 2026
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SEA LIFE London Aquarium: Groups 10+
Group entry ticket for parties of 10 or more, all arriving on the same date and timeslot.
Entry to SEA LIFE London Aquarium for your group at one booked timeslot · Access to all themed ocean zones, including the Ocean Tunnel and coral reef displays · Self-guided visit of approximately 1.5–2 hours
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What's included
- Entry to SEA LIFE London Aquarium for your group at one booked timeslot
- Access to all themed ocean zones, including the Ocean Tunnel and coral reef displays
- Self-guided visit of approximately 1.5–2 hours
About this ticket
This ticket admits a group of at least 10 people to SEA LIFE London Aquarium on one shared date and timeslot, so your party is welcomed into the queue together. Everyone gets access to the same themed zones as standard entry, including the Ocean Tunnel, the coral reef displays and the Antarctic habitat, and the group can then move through the route independently. Allow around 1.5 to 2 hours for the full walk-through.
Practical info
Minimum 10 people per booking, made for a single date and timeslot; the slot is when your group is welcomed to join the queue, not a guaranteed entry time. Adult tickets cover ages 16 and over, child tickets ages 2 to 15, and every child under 2 needs a ticket of their own (free of charge). The venue is wheelchair accessible via a lift.
How to redeem
Tickets arrive as a barcode for the booking. Present it at the aquarium entrance on the South Bank at your allocated time, ideally with the group assembled together.
Important notes
- Minimum of 10 people required per booking
- Non-refundable once booked
- Terms state children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+
- Suitcases and large items of hand luggage are not permitted for security reasons
- Do not arrive before your allocated timeslot
Group entry ticket for parties of 10 or more, all arriving on the same date and timeslot.
About this experience
On the South Bank of the River Thames, SEA LIFE London Aquarium brings you face to face with more than 600 species drawn from oceans around the world. Sharks glide overhead as you pass through glass tunnels, rays drift below a transparent floor, and tropical fish move through recreated coral reef habitats. It's one of London's most visited marine attractions, spread across themed zones that trace a route from rainforest ecosystems to icy penguin enclosures.
What sets this aquarium apart is how close you get to the animals. A glass floor lets you look straight down at sharks swimming beneath your feet, while a walk-through tunnel surrounds you with fish, rays, and other sea life on every side. Elsewhere, an icy penguin habitat gives you a view of these birds diving and interacting in a setting built to mimic their natural environment.
This self-guided visit through the aquarium takes you past coral reefs, tropical rainforest displays, and open ocean tanks, with informative displays along the way explaining the species and habitats you're seeing. It's a South Bank experience that works well alongside other nearby London riverside attractions.
What to expect
Your visit begins as you enter the aquarium on the South Bank, following a set route that winds through a series of themed zones. Early on, you'll pass through the tropical rainforest section before moving toward the coral reef displays, where colourful fish weave between the rock formations. The path leads you into a glass tunnel surrounded by sharks, rays, and schools of fish swimming on every side, and further along, a glass floor lets you look straight down at sharks passing beneath you.
Later in the visit, you'll reach the penguin habitat, where an icy environment has been built to let these birds dive and move much as they would in the wild. Displays throughout the aquarium give context on the species and ecosystems you're walking past, and the layout is designed so you can move through at your own pace, doubling back to any tank that catches your interest before you exit.
Things to note
- Check the official SEA LIFE London website before your visit for the most current opening hours
- Arrive early in the day to avoid the busiest crowds, especially during school holidays
- The aquarium involves a fair amount of walking, so comfortable shoes are worth wearing
- Photography without flash is generally fine near the tanks, but flash can disturb the animals
- Allow at least 90 minutes to two hours to see all the themed zones without rushing
- The venue is indoors, so it makes a good option on a rainy London day
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Frequently asked questions
This ticket is non-refundable, meaning once booked, you cannot receive a refund if your plans change. This applies to all ticket types, including standard entry and group tickets. Therefore, it is important to ensure your visit date and time are confirmed before purchasing. If you cannot attend on the booked date, you will not be able to get your money back. Please consider this policy when making your booking.
