London Marriott Hotel County Hall
🏖️ 2.17 miles from The Serpentine - Hyde Park (Good water quality)
London
Aquariums · London
SEA LIFE Aquarium London
📍 SE1 7PB
Photo: visitsealife.com
- 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, with 14 themed zones to explore, from the Gentoo penguin colony in Polar Adventure to the UK's largest living coral reef and largest jellyfish experience. Highlights include an aquarium tunnel where turtles and rays swim overhead, plus a Rockpool zone focused on native sea creatures. It suits families and visitors of all ages, with most people spending around 1.5 to 2 hours inside. It's located in Lambeth, just 0.3 miles from London Waterloo station, with The Serpentine - Hyde Park beach 2.1 miles away, and with 802 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, it's an easy attraction to combine with a nearby stay.
Practical details
- Time needed
- Most visits last around 1.5 to 2 hours
- Booking
- Free rescheduling if plans change
- Best for
- Families and visitors of all ages
From the attraction's own website on 2 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ Parking
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