Sealife Adventure in Southend-on-Sea is a family friendly aquarium featuring more than 40 displays of marine and tropical species from around the world. Visitors can explore themed zones including Ray Bay, Turtle Bay and the sub tropical habitats, where rescued turtles, rays, seahorses and amphibians can be seen. Educational talks and interactive exhibits help visitors learn more about marine conservation, making it a popular attraction on the Essex seafront.

The aquarium is generally mobility friendly, with level access at the main entrance and wheelchair accessible routes throughout most displays. Some areas include slopes or changes in flooring texture, but alternative step free access is available via the main entrance where needed. An accessible toilet is located in the main foyer and includes grab rails, a lowered wash basin and emergency pull cord. Assistance dogs are permitted, provided they are registered and meet the attraction’s access requirements.

While there is no dedicated onsite parking, Fairheads Green Car Park is located approximately 50 metres away and offers accessible parking bays. A Changing Places facility is also located nearby at the end of this car park, providing additional accessibility support. Sealife Adventure offers reduced price carer entry for eligible visitors with valid proof of disability.

With step free entry, accessible facilities and nearby Changing Places provision, Sealife Adventure provides a mobility friendly indoor attraction in Southend-on-Sea.

Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets onsite
  • Assistance dogs welcome
  • Changing Places toilet
    nearby
  • Discount carer ticket
    available
  • Onsite accessible café
    or dining
  • Rest areas available
    along route
  • Step free entrance
  • Step free route
    to main areas
  • Wheelchair accessible routes
  • Wheelchair accessible viewing
    points
  • DLA/PIP evidence accepted
  • Nimbus Access Card
    Accepted

Amenities

  • Animal encounters
  • Annual passes available
  • Café onsite
  • Cash payments accepted
  • Cashless payments accepted
  • Gift shop onsite
  • Group booking discount
    available
  • Indoor attraction
  • Indoor seating areas
  • Information points
  • Membership available
  • Outdoor attraction
  • Rainy day friendly
  • Rest areas /
    benches
  • Student discount available
  • Toilets onsite
Tickets
Item
Price
Standard Ticket
From £16
Annual Pass
From £22
Services
Item
Price
Ticket Evidence
Item
Nimbus Access Card
Nimbus Access Card +1 Symbol
DLA award letter
PIP award letter

Opening hours

Date
Time
Monday
10am – 5pm
Tuesday
10am – 5pm
Wednesday
10am – 5pm
Thursday
10am – 5pm
Friday
10am – 5pm
Saturday
10am – 5pm
Sunday
10am – 5pm
Please note seasonal opening hours apply please check the website prior to your visit
10am – 5pm
  • Card Labels: Assistance Dogs Allowed, Suitable For All Ages, Wheelchair Friendly, Discounted Carer/Companion Entry

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