Planning resources
The information below should provide you with everything you need to know when booking your educational visit with us. We hope that this page will answer any questions that you have ahead of your visit to the aquarium.
Risk assessment
You will need to complete your own risk assessment for your visit to SEA LIFE London. Our risk assessment guide identifies hazards and provides information on control measures. To prepare supervising adults, read this framework.
Getting there
SEA LIFE London Aquarium is located on the South bank of the river Thames, within the County Hall building. We are situated right next to the London Eye, just over Westminster Bridge from Big Ben and The Houses of Parliament.
Opening hours
The aquarium opening times vary through the year, we recommend checking our opening and closing times before visiting. *Please note our education rates are not available on weekends and on specific dates during the 2024/2025 academic year.
Planning tickets
As part of your school visit booking, you can opt to receive two teacher planning tickets. These are strictly for teachers of the school to conduct their pre-visit assessments. Once you have submitted your booking form, you will receive your teacher planning tickets in a separate email. You can redeem your teacher planning tickets when taking your booking reference number and School ID to the admissions team at SEA LIFE London Aquarium.
FAQs
Find out answers to our most asked questions to help you with planning your visit
Teaching Resources
Take a deep dive into a world of underwater discovery... With various lesson plans and teaching resources for your classrooms. Students can develop their love for the ocean and become active participants of their communities.
A classroom in the sky
Add a touch of cultural capital to your trip with the ultimate sky high 360° learning experience, located next door, book a visit to both SEA LIFE London and the London Eye from £15.95 per pupil.
Facilities
We have three sets of toilet facilities around the aquarium, all of which have baby changing facilities and disabled facilities. You can access toilet facilities at the London eye ticket office for use before and after your visit.
Onsite learning
Our brand new onsite learning experience is here! Check out the Save our Seas: Ranger Challenge Activity pack filled with amazing questions and activities for your students to complete during their educational visit to SEA LIFE London Aquarium.
Post-Visit Lesson inspiration
Take a deep dive into a world of underwater discovery... With various lesson plans and teaching resources for your classrooms. Students can develop their love for the ocean and become active participants of their communities.
Explore The Conservation Classroom