SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth: Entry Ticket & Ocean Tunnel

The 250,000-litre tunnel where the ocean's largest creatures swim around you

SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth is an aquarium in Norfolk where you walk through multiple creature zones, including a massive Tropical Ocean Display tunnel, and interact with starfish at a rockpool tank. Entry includes access to all displays, daily animal feeds and talks, and a Dive Adventure Quiz Trail. The ocean tunnel closes for refurbishment until April 5, 2025. You choose between off-peak and peak admission times, with souvenir photos available to buy at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth

• Enter SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth
• Visit Tropical Ocean Display tunnel
• See Lost City of Atlantis creatures
• Interact with Humboldt penguins
• Observe juvenile Blacktip reef sharks
• Touch starfish at Interactive Rockpool
• Enjoy daily talks and animal feeds
• Participate in Dive Adventure Quiz Trail

The experience

SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth holds over 1,500 sea creatures across several zones. The centerpiece is the 250,000-litre Tropical Ocean Display tunnel, where you walk beneath sharks, rays and the aquarium's largest inhabitants as they move through a recreation of the Lost City of Atlantis. Beyond the tunnel, you'll find Humboldt penguins socialising in their own space, juvenile Blacktip reef sharks in a separate tank, and the Interactive Rockpool Experience where you can touch a starfish and discover the world's smallest crocodiles.

The ticket includes access to daily animal feeds and talks throughout the day, so you can watch keepers work with the creatures and learn how they're cared for. The Dive Adventure Quiz Trail runs through the aquarium, turning your visit into a self-guided exploration. Most visitors spend between an hour and a half to two hours moving through the zones at their own pace. You pick your admission time at checkout: off-peak slots cost less and tend to be quieter, while peak times give you access during busier hours when more talks and feeds are scheduled.

The aquarium is wheelchair accessible, and infants can be brought in prams or strollers. Public transport connections are available nearby. Note that the Tropical Ocean Display tunnel will be closed for refurbishment until April 5, 2025, so plan accordingly if that's a must-see for your visit.

What’s included

• Entry to all creature zones.
• daily animal feeds and talks.
• Dive Adventure Quiz Trail.
• Interactive Rockpool Experience where you can touch starfish.
• souvenir photos are available to purchase separately at checkout.

Options for this experience

5 options

Black FridayGuide in English · Available from 17 Nov · 30 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 13:50

Standard Off PeakGuide in English · 24 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 13:50

Standard PeakGuide in English · 30 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 14:50

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Anytime Off PeakGuide in English · No fixed time

Anytime PeakGuide in English · No fixed time

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day36 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 14:50

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (3 to 14 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 5

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Merlin SEA LIFE Centres

Is this one for you?Book an off-peak slot if you prefer a quieter visit and lower admission cost. Choose peak times if you want to catch more scheduled animal feeds and keeper talks during your stay. The Tropical Ocean Display tunnel closes for refurbishment until April 5, 2025, so confirm the dates fit your plans.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 14 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What's inside the Tropical Ocean Display tunnel at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth?

The 250,000-litre tunnel is the aquarium's largest display, where you walk beneath sharks, rays and other large sea creatures as they swim through a themed recreation of the Lost City of Atlantis. It's the main focal point of the visit.

Can I touch the animals at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth?

Yes, the Interactive Rockpool Experience lets you touch starfish and handle other creatures from a shallow tank. This is the main hands-on element of the visit. The other zones are viewing-only.

What times can I visit, and does it matter which one I choose?

You can book off-peak or peak admission slots at checkout. Off-peak times are quieter and cheaper. Peak times coincide with more scheduled animal feeds and talks, so you'll see more keeper interactions if that interests you.

How long does a visit usually take?

Most people spend between an hour and a half to two hours exploring all the zones at their own pace, including time for the daily talks and feeds if you want to watch them.

Is SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs?

Yes, the aquarium is wheelchair accessible throughout. Infants and small children can be brought in prams or strollers, and the site is near public transport options.