About Skegness Aquarium
Dive into undersea adventures at this family-friendly aquarium featuring hands-on touch pools, fascinating diver presentations, and shipwreck-themed exhibits perfect for treasure hunters of all ages.
What's nearby
- Jolly Roger Adventure Golf next door
- hotel no8 next door
- Jubilee Clock Tower next door
- Skegness, Embassy Theatre 200m away
- Skegness Beach 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
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
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
We visited the Skegness Aquarium yesterday as a family, and it was a lovely experience. The place is clean, well-maintained, and very family-friendly. The variety of sea creatures was interesting, especially for the children—they really enjoyed seeing the different fish and learning about marine life. The displays are engaging, and the walk-through is easy and enjoyable without feeling rushed. The staff were friendly and helpful, which made the visit even better. It’s a great place for a relaxed day out, especially with kids. Overall, we had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend it to families visiting Skegness.
· via Google
My partner and I visited Skegness Aquarium on a weekday, and it wasn't too busy, making for a calm and relaxing experience. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth a visit. The standout feature has to be the opportunity to dive in one of the aquarium tanks alongside the marine life. It's a unique experience that sets this aquarium apart from many others. There are plenty of aquariums to explore, showcasing a wide variety of fish and sea creatures, with informative plaques throughout that make it easy to learn more about the animals. One of my favorite areas was the large open room with benches and a huge aquarium built into one of the walls. It was a peaceful place to sit for a while and simply watch the marine life. The aquarium also offers a quiz aimed mainly at children, with a small prize at the end, making it a fun and educational activity for younger visitors. Another pleasant surprise was the dinosaur-themed area outside, which features large dinosaur statues, a fossil dig sandpit for children, and an animatronic talking tree. It felt like an unexpected bonus and added something different to the visit. There's also a café on the top floor if you want to stop for a drink or a bite to eat. There were no queues during our visit, admission felt fairly priced, and the whole experience was enjoyable. I'd happily recommend Skegness Aquarium, especially to families with children who are interested in marine life, but it's also a relaxing visit for adults looking to spend a couple of hours exploring.
· via Google
A brilliant shark dive experience. Great staff, and the dive lasted at least 40min well worth it. Either watching smiling rays tickled by bubbles or getting bumped by huge silver fish wanting a gravel shower. Loved it and would recommend it to anyone.
· via Google
My partner and kids got me a diving experience for father's day and what a brilliant experience it was the divers there gave really easy instructions and made the experience really good 100% recommend anyone who loves marine life doing this
· via Google
People say this aquarium offers an amazing shark diving experience with knowledgeable instructors and a wide variety of healthy marine life. Visitors also highlight the friendly staff, engaging activities for children, and the added dinosaur exhibit.
Some reviews mention the experience can be overpriced for the size and exhibits.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Tower Esplanade, Skegness, PE25 3HH Get directions
- Category
- Aquariums & Sea Life Centres
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 (4,523 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Suggested visit
- 1-2 hours
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Skegness