SEA LIFE London: Standard Entry Ticket + VR Experience
SEA LIFE London Aquarium
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PLEASE NOTE: SEA LIFE London's Gentoo penguins have temporarily moved to a different area whilst their habitat undergoes some pre-planned refurbishment. This includes routine cleaning and a refresh. Their move is only for a short time, and they will return to their main habitat in a few weeks' time.
Experience SEA LIFE London Aquarium like never before with the SEA LIFE VR Experience
Dive even deeper into the ocean with the immersive VR adventure that transports you to the depths in an exhilarating, state-of-the-art experience in London.
Don't miss these VR pods at SEA LIFE London Aquarium, located right after the Rainforest Adventure zone. It's a VR Experience like no other in London!
Enhance your visit to SEA LIFE London with this exciting VR experience, which also includes Standard Entry tickets.
Choose from one of four VR adventures at SEA LIFE London:
- Swimming with Humpbacks: A world-first experience, Swimming with Humpbacks provides an incredibly rare glimpse of one of the most mysterious creatures on the planet.
- Shark Dive: Embark on a journey to find Tiger Beach, a mythic underwater strip where some of the world's largest sharks, including apex predator tiger sharks, are said to gather.
- Flight of the Mantas: This experience takes viewers on a deep dive under the crystal waters off the coast of Mozambique, following marine biologist Dr. Marshall on her quest to study and protect the local manta ray.
- A Mermaid's Quest: An inspiring animated story of a young seafarer's awakening to the ecological issues and the unexpected beauty beneath the waves on an exciting adventure exploring the wondrous ocean.
Included in your ticket:
- Gain standard entry to SEA LIFE London at your chosen timeslot
- Dive into an immersive VR experience during your visit
- See over 500 species of marine life over 14 themed zones
- Meet unique animals from the world's seas, including sharks, turtles, penguins and more
- Discover the UK's largest living coral reef in the Coral Kingdom
Discover one of the most beloved family days out in London and one of the best aquariums in the UK when you visit SEA LIFE Centre London.
United Kingdom SE1 7PB
How to find us
Address: Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB
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SEA LIFE London Aquarium is located on the South bank of the river Thames, within the County Hall building. They're situated right next to the London Eye, just over Westminster Bridge from Big Ben and The Houses of Parliament. There are a variety of ways to get to SEA LIFE London Aquarium, however we recommend public transport.
By tube:
The nearest tube stations to SEA LIFE London are Westminster and Waterloo.
Westminster Tube:
- Westminster tube is on the Circle, Jubilee and District lines. From Westminster, exit onto Westminster Bridge (Exit 1) and then cross over the Bridge. SEA LIFE London Aquarium is visible from the bridge.
- Station accessibility: There is step-free access from street to platform with lifts available.
Waterloo Tube:
- Waterloo tube is on the Northern, Bakerloo, Waterloo & City lines. From Waterloo follow the exit signs for the South Bank (Exit 6) and walk towards the London Eye. SEA LIFE London Aquarium is in County Hall, next to the London Eye.
- Station accessibility: There is step-free access to and from the Jubilee Line only, the other lines are accessed via a combination of escalators and steps.
By train:
Waterloo Station:
- The nearest train station to SEA LIFE is Waterloo. From Waterloo follow the exit signs for the South Bank and walk towards the London Eye. SEA LIFE London Aquarium is in County Hall, next to the London Eye.
- Station accessibility: Exits 2 (Waterloo Road) and 3 (Station Approach) are step-free. Exits 4 and 5 (Victory Arch) have steps.
Charing Cross Station:
- Charing Cross train station is also near to SEA LIFE London Aquarium. From Charing Cross take the exit next to platform 1 for Hungerford Bridge; go over the bridge and follow signs for Jubilee Gardens. Follow the river front past the London Eye and the Aquarium is on your left.
- Station accessibility: Platforms 1 - 6 have level access from the main concourse. There is level access throughout the station.
By car:
Driving and parking close to SEA LIFE London Aquarium may be challenging due to the central London location. Usually it is quicker and easier to take public transport to reach the site. However if you prefer to drive, then use either the Q-Park car park or the National Theatre car park.
By bus:
There are a large number of bus services which stop in the vicinity of Waterloo or Westminster Bridge Road (both accessible to the Aquarium).
- For Westminster Bridge Road, take the 12, 53, 59, 76, 148, 159, 211 or 341.
- For Belvedere Road (just behind the Aquarium, parallel to the South Bank), take the 77 or RV1.
- For York Road (next to Waterloo and behind the Aquarium) take the 211, 77 or 381.
Many other buses stop in Waterloo Road, which is a few minutes walk from the Aquarium. These include 1,4, 26, X68, 76, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 507 and 638. All the London sightseeing buses also pick up and drop off at these points.
By foot:
SEA LIFE London Aquarium is a 15-minute walk from Trafalgar Square in the centre of London. Just head straight down Northumberland Avenue, across the Golden Jubilee bridge and straight up The Queens Walk to the SEA LIFE entrance.
- Paid Parking
- Toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Café