Aquariums · London

London Aquarium

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Photo: Fernando Losada Rodríguez (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons

Gentoo penguin colony in Polar Adventure zone
UK's largest jellyfish experience across three zones
UK's largest living coral reef display
Aquarium tunnel with turtles and rays overhead
Rockpool zone showing local sea creatures

SEA LIFE London Aquarium is a large underwater attraction spread across three floors in Lambeth, home to over 500 species in 14 themed zones. You can explore Polar Adventure with its gentoo penguin colony, step into the UK's largest jellyfish experience, admire the UK's largest living coral reef, and walk through a tunnel where turtles and rays swim overhead. It suits families and anyone keen on marine life, with most visits lasting around 1.5 to 2 hours. The nearest station is London Waterloo, just 0.2 miles away, making it easy to reach. If you're staying nearby, there are 807 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, and The Serpentine beach in Hyde Park is 2.2 miles away for a different outdoor stop.

Practical details

Time needed: Around 1.5 to 2 hours for most visitors
Booking: Book online for guaranteed entry with free rescheduling

From the attraction's own website on 2 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.

Facilities

✓ Cafe
✓ Toilets
✓ Disabled Access
✓ Gift Shop
✓ Guided Tours
✓ Parking

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London Aquarium is one of Merlin's attractions, so it is covered by the Merlin Annual Pass — along with Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington, LEGOLAND Windsor, Warwick Castle, the London Eye, the SEA LIFE centres and the Dungeons. If you are likely to visit more than one of them in a year, it is worth checking the pass before you buy single tickets.

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