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SEA LIFE Scarborough

Scarborough Sea Life & Marine Sanctuary

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About SEA LIFE Scarborough

Meet playful penguins and explore fascinating marine life across more than 50 exhibits showcasing incredible underwater species, all within fully accessible family-friendly displays.

What's nearby

  • Scalby Mills Station next door
  • The Old Scalby Mill Ltd 150m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Paid car park
  • ✓Free street
  • ✓Paid street

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible toilet
  • ✓Accessible seating

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

Photos

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Facilities

Toilets Gift Shop Accessible Toilets Baby Changing Wheelchair Friendly Pushchair Friendly Card Payments Accepted

Opening hours

Monday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What visitors say

Daniel J. Pole

Great compact little rabbit Warren of a place. Has a colony of penguins, some wonderful seals that seem to love the attention and showing off a little. Didn't see the otters sadly. Among the fish, jellyfish and coral on display there's a few species of small shark you might see through the underwater tunnel. There's also a small exotic section with some reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Usual hotdogs and burger snacks available both indoors and outside, kids play area and the obligatory gift shop which isnt awfully expensive. Wheelchair friendly. Pleasant and helpful staff. Themed photos are available to buy on exit if you have your pictures taken on entry and are also not hideously expensive if you speak to staff about the options for prints, magnet, keyring etc. Was only £14.50 entry per adult. Parking outside is local authority and is pay and display.. I would advide to do so as the van next to me had 1 yellow ticket when I went in and 2 by the time I had come out. Ringo/parking cost £3.20 for an hour and we manged to make it round the seaside centre in about an hour although we didn't stop for food. There is a Pub less than 5 minutes walk from the SLC which we didn't go in but looked welcoming and like it did food and is right in the beach so plenty of options to spend more than an hour there.

· via Google

Simon Royle

Visited whilst on holiday in Scarborough chose a day when the weather wasn't great so was hoping to be there a couple of hours with the twins. It wasn't overly busy but due to the size it felt packed. We were in and out within 40 minutes and to be honest considering it's situated near the coast I was expecting more. Nice addition with the outside areas for the seals and penguins but the indoor shark tank I've seen more sharks in the tank closer to home Sea Life centers. The staff were very welcoming and friendly but I'm glad I used my club card point to pay for the visit as I wouldn't pay full price at any Sea Life centers again.

· via Google

Carlton S

A great place to visit, visited during a teacher training day (Monday) and we really enjoyed our visit. All the staff were friendly. A well looked after and clean place to visit. Check out the times at the front desk for the talks on different animals at different locations on site, we especially loved hearing about the seals and the cheeky Steven SeaGull that stole there fish dinners! Will visit again! Right on the sea front too

· via Google

Rachel Evans

One of the best aquariums I've been to. So many interesting animals to see and the staff are happy to chat on your way around. We were lucky enough to see an octopus called Octavia who was absolutely stunning🐙. Would highly recommend!

· via Google

See all reviews on Google →

Visitors say this aquarium offers a good variety of sea life, including seals, penguins, and sharks, with engaging talks and feeding sessions. They also highlight the friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean facilities, and the option to save money by booking tickets online.

Some reviews mention the portions can be small for the price.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
Scalby Mills Road, Scarborough, YO12 6RP Get directions
Category
Aquariums & Sea Life Centres
Guest rating
4.1 / 5 (7,301 reviews)
Suitable for
All Ages
Suggested visit
2-3 hours
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Good for children
Yes
Toilets on site
Yes
Destination
Scarborough