One of the most favored tourist areas in London is on the South Bank right across
from Big Ben and Westminster Bridge. This is where you will find the London Eye and the London Dungeon. We braved the masses last week to visit another attraction in the area, the Sea Life London Aquarium.
We've visited a few large new built aquariums in coastal cities in the past, but this aquarium was quite different. It's located in the lower floors of the historical County Hall Building on the banks of the Thames. It's a lovely area, but the building felt a bit claustrophobic and the interiors are a somewhat tired.
Even with the long queue to enter and the ticket price of £23.70 (try to find a coupon or voucher) the aquarium was jam packed. It was sometimes difficult to get near the tanks because of the crowds. Luckily, the larger tanks have several viewing areas, so if you keep following the path around, your likely to find another vantage point.
We went on a Sunday and it felt like for every adult there were six children and three strollers. So, it's probably better to visit during the week. All of the kids were having a great time, very engaged and excited. There was face painting, photo opportunities, sweet treats and plenty of educational material.
We went on a Sunday and it felt like for every adult there were six children and three strollers. So, it's probably better to visit during the week. All of the kids were having a great time, very engaged and excited. There was face painting, photo opportunities, sweet treats and plenty of educational material.
The highlight for us was the large shark tank.
We could just sit and watch the sharks and rays gliding by for hours.
Matthew is a huge fan of penguins (Everybody loves Penguins!) we have even sponsored some in the wild. But the penguin exhibit was not great. I had to leave the room. The enclosure is so small and unnatural. I realize that opens up a whole other debate about any animals in captivity, but I just wasn't comfortable seeing how the penguins were living.
We could just sit and watch the sharks and rays gliding by for hours.
Matthew is a huge fan of penguins (Everybody loves Penguins!) we have even sponsored some in the wild. But the penguin exhibit was not great. I had to leave the room. The enclosure is so small and unnatural. I realize that opens up a whole other debate about any animals in captivity, but I just wasn't comfortable seeing how the penguins were living.
Even though we weren't really blown away, we did appreciate the opportunity to visit.
The staff was very friendly and good with the guests, especially the children.
I would probably visit again if I had some little ones to entertain,
but only with discounted tickets and on a much less crowded day.
The staff was very friendly and good with the guests, especially the children.
I would probably visit again if I had some little ones to entertain,
but only with discounted tickets and on a much less crowded day.
Have you been to the Sea Life London Aquarium? What did you think?
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*I received two complimentary tickets to Sea Life London Aquarium for the purposes of review.
All photos, writing and opinions are my own.
As always, I promise to be open, honest and transparent with my readers.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
You can find this review and many others in my
London Attraction Guide.
*I received two complimentary tickets to Sea Life London Aquarium for the purposes of review.
All photos, writing and opinions are my own.
As always, I promise to be open, honest and transparent with my readers.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
You can find this review and many others in my
London Attraction Guide.
