Let us take you on a fascinating journey from the coastline to the depths of the ocean. Discover a magical underwater world filled with a dazzling array of amazing creatures. Every step will reveal something new, from a face to face encounter with sharks to Gentoo Penguins in an ice adventure.
New for Spring 2013 - Ocean of Stars
Get up close to our dazzling collection of starfish from across the world's oceans in all shapes, sizes and colours. Generations of seaside visitors have marvelled at these jewels of the seabed, but never before have so many been gathered together in one amazing, star-spangled spectacle!
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Free 'Print and Go' Ticketing You will require an email address and printer to print your tickets. AT THE ATTRACTION YOU MUST SHOW THE CARD USED TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS OTHERWISE ENTRY WILL BE REFUSED. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR VOUCHER WILL BE NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-EXCHANGEABLE AND MUST NOT BE RESOLD.
Free 'Print and Go' Ticketing You will require an email address and printer to print your tickets. AT THE ATTRACTION YOU MUST SHOW THE CARD USED TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS OTHERWISE ENTRY WILL BE REFUSED. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR VOUCHER WILL BE NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-EXCHANGEABLE AND MUST NOT BE RESOLD.
The growing network of SEA LIFE Centres and Sanctuaries is the world's leading provider of immersive, inspiring, entertaining and informative encounters with the incredible creatures living in our seas, oceans, and in some cases our streams, rivers and lakes. Daily talks and feeding demonstrations unravel many mysteries of the deep, and SEA LIFE's influential environment programme SOS provides every visitor with an opportunity to lend their personal support to important conservation missions. The London Aquarium SEA LIFE Centre opens at 10am. Last admission is at 5pm Mon-Fri and 6pm on weekends and holidays. The centre is open every day except Christmas Day. When purchasing you must select a date on which you would like to attend this attraction; your ticket will be valid for entry to the attraction on the date that you specify only.
On purchasing these tickets you will be able to print a voucher valid for entry to the London Aquarium SEA LIFE Centre on the date and at the location that you specify when purchasing. This ticket may only be used on the date booked. Child tickets for ages 3-14; adult tickets for ages 15 and over. Children under 3 go free. School holidays tend to be especially busy and so it is recommended that you arrive early to beat the queues. Please note that these tickets are non refundable and non exchangeable. They also may not be extended.
Free 'Print and Go' ticketing. You will require an email address and printer to print your ticket
At the attraction you must show the card used to purchase your tickets otherwise entry will be refused.
Please note that your voucher will be non-refundable, non-exchangeable and must not be resold.
Being situated in central London means that there are lots of options for public transport, with this in mind there are plenty of buses that will take you to the Aquarium stopping near Waterloo or Westminster Bridge. For Westminster Bridge Road get the 12, 53, 59, 76, 148, 159, 211, and 341. For Belvedere Road behind the Aquarium get the 77 or RV1. York Road is next Waterloo and behind the Aquarium, take 211, 77 or 381. Finally, for buses which stop nearby in Waterloo Road take the 1, 4, 26, X68, 76, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 507 and 638.
For parking there is a facility underground at Waterloo station which is a short walk along south bank. If you are travelling on a weekday please be aware of the congestion charge.
The SEA LIFE London Aquarium postcode for Sat Nav is: SE1 7PB.
Waterloo East is the closest station, exit from Exit 6 and walk towards the London Eye. If you walk further along towards the bridge then the London Aquarium is on the left. An alternative is Charing Cross station where you need to exit from platform 1 and head towards Hungerford Bridge, once you are over the bridge follow the signs to Jubilee Gardens and then towards the London Eye.
The closest tube stations are Westminster and Waterloo. Westminster tube is on the Jubilee, Circle and District lines, once you exit you need to cross the bridge. Waterloo is on the Northern, Barkerloo and the Waterloo & City line, you need to exit from the 6th exit.
With one of the most extensive collections of marine life anywhere in the world, SEA LIFE London Aquarium is a fantastic day out for the entire family. You'll be able to see over 500 species of animal in 14 themed zones. With three floors, thousands of creatures (including 40 sharks!) there'll be lots to amaze and learn about when visiting this fantastic facility.
Everybody loves penguins! So SEA LIFE London Aquarium have opened a special section just for them which features a family of fabulous gentoo penguins. Better still is that entry to this area is free with every ticket so every one can enjoy seeing these fantastic creatures in a cold environment, just how the like it!