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SEA LIFE London Aquarium: Standard Admission Tickets

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4.5/5(1,852)

Archie F

Couple
Verified booking
Last week
No queuing for tickets and super quick with our Headout tickets, headout text me individually on WhatsApp to ask how they can make our visit even better, which really helped, we were able to find a local resteraunt and some local events which was great, so super thank you, staff were brilliant and full of energy at sea life itself, the views of the tanks were mesmerising and me and my girlfriend thoroughly enjoyed, it was her 20th birthday suprise !!, some great interactive bits to do as you walk around and obviously the most amazing views of the animals, thoroughly enjoyed our visit and headout made it just that bit simpler, no stress and easy access to our tickets, Really appreciate it, thanks for making a great birthday surprise !!!!

Tamsyn W

Family
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
I took my infant here - and it was brilliant. It was stroller accessible throughout. Calming throughout. My only suggestion is that the night rainforest is a little ominous with its music and made her cry.

Adv M

Family
Verified booking
Yesterday
I have visited London many times. This time I came with my 12-year-old son, and I purchased tickets for the aquarium and a cruise on the River Thames. Both can be described as a good experience. The aquarium is built around a huge tank containing several sharks and a whale skeleton, and along the visitor's path there are many small aquariums with fish and other animals. It is divided into sections: above water, underwater, and different world regions, so there is also a penguin enclosure—the enclosure is interesting because the visitor views this tank from the side, where you can see these cute animals clearly underwater, swimming and coming ashore. Besides the animals, there is a special overview of the rainforests. The visit is interesting, creates a good experience, and we enjoyed it very much. Later, we went on a cruise. We chose a one-way trip, and after getting off we continued our daily route on the Underground. The cruise is an experience accompanied by explanations of the buildings along the river; it's an opportunity to see the city and hear stories from a different angle. It was definitely worth the time. Visiting both activities is recommended.

Shiraz A

Family
Verified booking
Aug 2026
We had an absolutely brilliant visit to SEA LIFE London Aquarium and it exceeded every expectation! From the moment we walked in, the whole family was captivated — but it was truly magical seeing the pure joy and excitement on my kids' faces throughout the entire experience. The displays are wonderfully immersive and educational, and the variety of marine life on show is incredible. My children were completely in awe — pointing, gasping, and asking endless questions at every tank! The shark walkthrough tunnel was a definite highlight and had the kids buzzing with excitement for the rest of the day. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do, which made the visit even more enjoyable. The whole venue was well-organised, clean, and easy to navigate with little ones in tow. It's rare to find an attraction that genuinely engages children so deeply while also being enjoyable for adults — SEA LIFE London absolutely delivers on that. We left with huge smiles, happy kids, and memories we'll treasure for a long time. We will absolutely be coming back! Highly recommended for any family looking for a wonderful day out in London.

Lewis M

Couple
Verified booking
Aug 2026
We had a fantastic visit to SEA LIFE London Aquarium and would definitely recommend it. It wasn’t too busy during our visit, which made it much more enjoyable and relaxed. The staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful throughout, and the aquarium was very easy to navigate. There was a brilliant and wide selection of sea life to see, with plenty to keep both adults and children entertained. Everything was clean and well maintained, which really added to the overall experience. A great day out with lots to see and do — definitely worth a 5-star rating!

Miranda C

Family
Verified booking
Aug 2026
I loved that the experience combined two great activities in one package. SEA LIFE London Aquarium was enjoyable and engaging, and the flexible Thames River Cruise was a lovely way to relax and see London’s landmarks from the river. The flexibility made it easy to fit both activities into our day, and overall it was great value for money.
    • Visit SEA LIFE London Aquarium, home to one of Europe’s largest collections of marine creatures and meet over 500 species of aquatic life.

    • Get up close with the UK’s largest living coral reef at the vibrant Coral Kingdom and spot colorful clownfish and the royal blue tang.

    • Discover the fascinating inhabitants of the glacial regions, including Gentoo penguins and polar bears, in the unique Polar Adventure.

    • Elevate your experience with anytime entry tickets to explore SEA LIFE London at your own pace, or choose the Deluxe package to enjoy a VR experience along with an exclusive mission pack or guidebook.

    • Entry to SEA LIFE London Aquarium

    • Free time to explore at your own pace

    • Flexible entry to SEA LIFE London Aquarium (as per option selected)

    • Access to the VR Experience (as per option selected)

    • An exclusive mission pack or guidebook (as per option selected)

    • Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    What our guests say

    Adv M

    Family
    Verified booking
    Yesterday
    I have visited London many times. This time I came with my 12-year-old son, and I purchased tickets for the aquarium and a cruise on the River Thames. Both can be described as a good experience. The aquarium is built around a huge tank containing several sharks and a whale skeleton, and along the visitor's path there are many small aquariums with fish and other animals. It is divided into sections: above water, underwater, and different world regions, so there is also a penguin enclosure—the enclosure is interesting because the visitor views this tank from the side, where you can see these cute animals clearly underwater, swimming and coming ashore. Besides the animals, there is a special overview of the rainforests. The visit is interesting, creates a good experience, and we enjoyed it very much. Later, we went on a cruise. We chose a one-way trip, and after getting off we continued our daily route on the Underground. The cruise is an experience accompanied by explanations of the buildings along the river; it's an opportunity to see the city and hear stories from a different angle. It was definitely worth the time. Visiting both activities is recommended.

    Archie F

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Last week
    No queuing for tickets and super quick with our Headout tickets, headout text me individually on WhatsApp to ask how they can make our visit even better, which really helped, we were able to find a local resteraunt and some local events which was great, so super thank you, staff were brilliant and full of energy at sea life itself, the views of the tanks were mesmerising and me and my girlfriend thoroughly enjoyed, it was her 20th birthday suprise !!, some great interactive bits to do as you walk around and obviously the most amazing views of the animals, thoroughly enjoyed our visit and headout made it just that bit simpler, no stress and easy access to our tickets, Really appreciate it, thanks for making a great birthday surprise !!!!

    Tamsyn W

    Family
    Verified booking
    2 weeks ago
    I took my infant here - and it was brilliant. It was stroller accessible throughout. Calming throughout. My only suggestion is that the night rainforest is a little ominous with its music and made her cry.

    Anna H

    Family
    Verified booking
    3 weeks ago
    Amazing experience at the aquarium. Loved by every member of the family, young and old. You can easily spend a couple of hours gazing at the beautiful marine life. The shark tank is just wonderful!

    Judy J

    Family
    Verified booking
    3 weeks ago
    Extensive exhibits and the layout was very good so we were able to see everything despite it being very busy. Very impressed with the corals and with the turtles.

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