



London: SEA LIFE London Aquarium
Operating Hours:Monday - Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
The Vibe:Ocean wonders beside the Thames 🐠
Tucked inside County Hall at the foot of the London Eye, the aquarium runs visitors through fourteen themed zones — from Arctic penguins to Pacific sharks — across three floors of immersive tanks and tunnels.
Blue light ripples across faces as rays glide overhead through the ocean tunnel. Chatter drops inside the shark walk; penguins squawk loudly in the Arctic zone.
- • One of central London's most-visited family attractions
- • Home to over 500 species across 14 themed zones
- • Regularly features on South Bank family top-ten lists
Persona Fit
- 👨👩👧 Families: Designed around children's curiosity
- 🌧️ Rainy-day travellers: Full indoor activity
- 📸 Photographers: Ocean tunnel shark shots are classic
- 🕐 Short-stay visitors: Two-hour icon-list add-on
Highlights
- Ocean Tunnel with sharks and rays gliding overhead
- Gentoo penguin colony in the Arctic zone
- Rainforest Adventure with piranha and caiman
- Touch pool with starfish and crabs (ages 5+)
- Behind-the-scenes feeder talks throughout the day — Hidden Gem
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Sarah Riches
Our London Local Expert
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- Waterloo Tube and Rail — two-minute walk
- Westminster Tube — five-minute walk across Westminster Bridge
- Pre-booked tickets skip the kiosk queue entirely
Food & Coffee Shops
Giraffe or Wagamama at County Hall complex — quick family lunch
Southbank Centre Food Market (weekends) for street food variety
Pret or Caffè Nero along the Queen's Walk path
Giraffe or Wagamama at County Hall complex — quick family lunch
Southbank Centre Food Market (weekends) for street food variety
Pret or Caffè Nero along the Queen's Walk path
Insider Tips
Best Time: Weekday mornings — fewer school groups and clearer viewing
Hack: Buy combo tickets with London Eye or Madame Tussauds for better value
Hidden Gem: Feeder talk schedule is posted at the entrance — time your walk around shark feedings
Consider skip-the-line tickets during school holidays
Best Time: Weekday mornings — fewer school groups and clearer viewing
Hack: Buy combo tickets with London Eye or Madame Tussauds for better value
Hidden Gem: Feeder talk schedule is posted at the entrance — time your walk around shark feedings
Consider skip-the-line tickets during school holidays
Photography Tips
Tunnel shots work best with ISO 800+ and lens close to glass
Avoid flash — bounces on glass and disturbs marine life
Penguin zone is brightly lit and forgiving for phones
Tunnel shots work best with ISO 800+ and lens close to glass
Avoid flash — bounces on glass and disturbs marine life
Penguin zone is brightly lit and forgiving for phones
Things To Do Nearby
London Eye — right next door, natural pairing
London Dungeon — same County Hall complex
Jubilee Gardens — outdoor play area between aquarium and river
London Eye — right next door, natural pairing
London Dungeon — same County Hall complex
Jubilee Gardens — outdoor play area between aquarium and river












