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SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom•4.2(6.9k)•Aquarium

Explore underwater worlds featuring sharks, rays, penguins, and tropical creatures across themed zones with interactive feeding experiences and VR adventures.

SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth is an indoor aquarium offering families an immersive journey through diverse marine habitats. Visitors can discover multiple themed zones including the Rainforest Ranger, Jelly Invaders, Under the Ray-dar, and Ocean Display, each showcasing different species from around the globe. The attraction features sharks, rays, penguins, turtles, crocodiles, and tropical coral reef inhabitants. Beyond standard viewing, the aquarium offers interactive experiences that engage visitors of all ages. Families can participate in shark and turtle feeding sessions, enjoy VIP guided tours, and experience cutting-edge VR encounters. Special events throughout the year include sleepovers at the aquarium, seasonal celebrations like Christmas at SEA LIFE, and quieter sensory sessions designed for visitors with additional needs. The venue is fully pushchair-friendly with on-site food and drink facilities, making it accessible for families with young children. Educational opportunities extend to school visits and animal adoption programs, while annual passes provide regular visitors with excellent value. The attraction combines entertainment with conservation education, helping families learn about marine life and environmental protection.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 – 16:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 16:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 16:00
Friday: 10:00 – 16:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor

Typical visit duration

1-3 hours

Booking

Walk-in

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Food & Drink

On-site food and beverage facilities available for visitors

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4.2(6.9k reviews)
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Sameera Ebrahim

Sameera Ebrahim

a month ago

It was a decent experience with a variety of fish and sea animals. There was also an insect area in which you could touch / hold certain insects. It took us an hour to go through the centre, which includes the time that it took to look through the shop. In all honesty, it was quite expensive for the experience. I anticipated that it may have been a place that I could bring my visitors to, but that would be well out of budget for the time. It would be ideal to have proper signage up to educate visitors about the fish that they are seeing in each tank. There were digital displays that would alternate between each fish, but a lot of time was taken waiting for the screen to switch so that we could see the information of the next fish. I am aware that the facility gets audited to ensure that all sea life are well looked after, but some of those tanks were quite overcrowded. As somebody that frequented many aquariums, I have not seen that many fish in one tank. Sadly, from what we know about the intelligence of an Octopus, the Octopus tank was VERY small with nothing to entertain or occupy it. For two adults, it costed us £32.

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Tiger-Lily

Tiger-Lily

a month ago

Really lovely well maintained sea life centre and there is a costa attached to the gift shop. The people who work there are really nice too. Sarah gave two entertaining and interesting talks (large tank and penguins). Lots of the animals have names and back stories. Eg naughty Noah and Lana Del Ray the large sting ray! Especially the penguins who Sarah addressed by name and are bred in the UK. They are super cute!

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Natalie Shaw

Natalie Shaw

2 months ago

We visited on a weekday in term time so it was fairly quiet. All the staff we had interactions with were really helpful and friendly. The tanks were all clean and they all had lots of information around them. The venue had a gift shop, cafe, toilets and baby change facilities.

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suzanne Williams

suzanne Williams

2 months ago

Visited while on holiday. The best sealife I have visited. The penguins were nice, something most sealife's don't have. There were so many different types of tanks, you had plenty to look at and all tanks looked well done. You could buy food to feed fish. There were regular talks, which were interesting and clear. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Sarah was great. Spent 3 hrs there.

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Seetal Patel

Seetal Patel

5 months ago

We had a lovely afternoon at Sea Life Great Yarmouth during half term. We prebooked our tickets online the day before, and after having our tickets scanned and hands stamped, we were able to explore the aquarium. We picked up an activity booklet called 'Experience the Great Turtle Odyssey' from the front desk and my daughter was keen to find the turtle challenges and fill in her answers as we wandered around. We loved the different areas and how they were set up and displayed. It only enhanced our experience when we were there! We loved seeing all the fishes and sea animals. We were even happier to see that the penguins had an outdoor space as well as an indoor one unlike Sea Life London. We always feel sorry for the penguins there as when we last visited, they did not have an outdoor area. Although it was half-term, the aquarium was not that busy and we enjoyed walking leisurely through each area and did not feel rushed. When we finally got to the gift shop about an hour and a half later, the lady who served us was very friendly and happy. All in all, it was a lovely way to spend a rainy afternoon.

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

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This venue was last updated on 28 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth

Is SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth free to visit?

SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

Is SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth.

Is there parking at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth?

Yes — SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth has on-site parking, plus additional parking nearby.

Is there food at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth?

Yes — Food & Drink is on site at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth. On-site food and beverage facilities available for visitors

Is SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth pushchair-friendly?

Yes, SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth?

Plan 1–3 hours for a visit to SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth.

How do I get to SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth by public transport?

SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth is well-served by public transport.

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