Sea Life Scarborough
Attraction Information
SEA LIFE Scarborough is an aquarium located in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. The aquarium is home to a variety of marine animals from different habitats such as the North Sea and the Great Barrier Reef. Visitors can enjoy watching the marine life up close through interactive displays and exhibits.
The aquarium features several zones including Penguin Island, where visitors can watch the adorable penguins swim and play, and the Ocean Tunnel, which takes visitors on an immersive journey through the ocean and offers a unique view of sea creatures like sharks, rays, and sea turtles swimming overhead.
Other highlights include the interactive rock pool experience where visitors can touch and learn about creatures such as starfish, crabs, and sea anemones, and the Coral Reef Kingdom which showcases the beauty of coral reefs and the creatures that inhabit them.
SEA LIFE Scarborough also has a breeding and rescue centre where visitors can learn about conservation efforts to protect endangered species and participate in educational talks and feeding demonstrations throughout the day.
Accessibility Information
The aquarium does not have its own car park
The closest car park is:
This car park is roughly 100M from the aquarium
This car park has 11 Disabled Spaces and 159 General Spaces
Charges apply to blue badge holders
The attraction is fully accessible, however, due to the age and design of the building, alternative routes will need to be taken at specific points.
You’ll still be able to see every colorful clown fish and cheeky penguin and a route map will be provided when you arrive.
All of the beautiful turtles are found upstairs and you’ll find the access lift in the shop. The restaurant is on the upper floor too.
Only one wheelchair per time can be facilitated on Penguin Island.
The disabled toilet is located on the ground floor.
For more in-depth information on accessibility around the venue including pictures please refer to the Accessibility PDF.
the accessible toilet is located in the gift shop to the rear of the admissions counter.
A key is not required to use this toilet
This toilet features:
- Lower wash basin
- Handrails to the sides of both the toilet and the wash basin
- Disposal facilities
- Emergency Pull Cord
For full information on this toilet including pictures please refer to the Accessibility PDF.
The closest changing place is North Bay Public Toilets
This Changing Place is roughly 1KM from the venue a 15 minute walk
More information and directions can be found here
Assistance dogs are permitted within the aquarium
Free carer admission for each guest requiring support on their visit.
Proof of eligibility may be required in the form of:
- DLA Letter,
- PIP Letter
- Disabled Blue Badge.
Opening Hours
10AM – 4PM
Last Entry
2:50PM
Pricing
Adult: £25.00
Child: £23.00
Under 3: free
Carer: Free ( Proof required upon arrival )
Location
Scalby Mills,
Scarborough,
North Yorkshire,
YO12 6RP,
England