SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Located in the historic County Hall building on London's South Bank, right next to the iconic London Eye, SEA LIFE London Aquarium is a stunning attraction that's impossible to miss. The moment you step inside, you're transported into an incredible underwater world filled with tanks of weird and wonderful marine creatures. Each exhibit comes with fascinating fact files, making the experience both entertaining and educational. With 14 different rooms and zones housing over 6,000 creatures, there's something amazing to discover around every corner. The penguin enclosure is particularly special, featuring a clever dome viewing area where you can pop your head in for an up-close view of these adorable creatures. Some of the more curious penguins might even waddle over to investigate their visitors! One of the absolute highlights is walking over the glass floor with sharks swimming directly beneath your feet! The aquarium houses 500 different species, including an impressive Open Oceans tank featuring the UK's largest living coral reef, and a fantastic Polar Adventure zone. The 750,000-liter Open Ocean tank is truly breathtaking, home to Southern Stingrays, Cownose Rays, and a variety of tropical fish. You'll also spot impressive creatures like zebra sharks and massive green sea turtles gliding gracefully through the water. The coral reef section is a particular delight, featuring countless clownfish (perfect for Finding Nemo fans!) darting among their anemone homes, alongside yellow tangs, blue regal tangs, and cardinal fish. The corals themselves create a vibrant underwater garden with their various shapes and colors, from delicate fronds to brain corals. The jellyfish exhibition is absolutely mesmerizing, featuring the world's largest jellyfish experience. Watching moon jellyfish, white spotted jellyfish, and various sea nettles pulse rhythmically through their tanks is almost hypnotic. For those seeking an even more immersive experience, the aquarium offers special VIP experiences where you can snorkel with sharks or help feed the penguins alongside the keepers. What makes this experience even more meaningful is SEA LIFE's commitment to conservation work worldwide, dedicated to protecting marine life and coral reefs. Your visit helps support these important initiatives. While tickets can be pricey when purchased individually, there are excellent combination ticket options available that can significantly reduce the cost. The experience is particularly perfect for a rainy day activity, and when combined with other nearby attractions, it makes for an unforgettable day out in London. You can spread your visits across 90 days, making it excellent value for money and allowing you to create multiple memorable experiences. This underwater wonderland is truly a must-visit attraction in London, offering an enchanting experience for visitors of all ages. Whether you're a marine life enthusiast or simply looking for an extraordinary day out, SEA LIFE London Aquarium delivers an unforgettable adventure beneath the waves!

Had a really lovely morning here. We went for opening time and it was nice and quiet. Loved the bridge at the entrance, was really cool to stand and look at the sea creatures underneath. Loved the penguins and listening to the talk about them. The whole venue was really calming and clean and it seemed like everything was well maintained and looked after.