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SEA LIFE Scarborough

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SEA LIFE Scarborough

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  • Walk-through Humboldt penguin colony on Penguin Island
  • Walk through a 200,000l tropical ocean tunnel
  • See Blacktip Reef Sharks up close
  • Rainforest zone with pythons and poison dart frogs
  • Over 2500 creatures across indoor and outdoor zones

SEA LIFE Scarborough is an indoor and outdoor aquarium where you can get close to more than 2500 creatures. Highlights include a walk-through Humboldt penguin colony on Penguin Island, a 200,000-litre Tropical Ocean Tunnel where Blacktip Reef Sharks swim overhead, and the Rainforest Adventure zone with Green Tree Pythons and Poison Arrow Dart Frogs. It suits families and anyone keen on wildlife, with add-on experiences such as feeding sessions available for a longer visit. Booking tickets in advance online can save money, and tickets can be rescheduled for free if plans change. The aquarium is in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, around 1.5 miles from Scarborough station and half a mile from North Bay beach, with 182 bookable places to stay within five miles for those planning an overnight trip.

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Families wanting to see penguins, sharks and rainforest creatures

From the attraction's own website on 21 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.

Facilities

  • ✓ Cafe
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Disabled Access
  • ✓ Gift Shop
  • ✓ Guided Tours
  • ✓ Indoor Areas
  • ✓ Parking
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Places to stay near SEA LIFE Scarborough

Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.

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Beach Walk

Beach Walk

🏖️ 0.45 miles from Scarborough North Bay (Sufficient water quality)

Scarborough, Yorkshire

Sleeps 2

£307 per break

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