Skegness Aquarium
Skegness, Lincolnshire · ★ 4.3 · 5,749 visitor reviews
Skegness, PE25 3HH
About
Join pirates, deep sea divers and maybe a few mermaids at Skegness Aquarium. It’s home to a diverse group of tropical sea life as well as being one of the only three aquariums in UK that offer a ‘Dive with Sharks’ experience. Well worth getting wet for!
Things to do at Skegness Aquarium that make it a must visit for families Discover a world beneath the waves You'll discover a magical window to underneath the waves. Marvel at rays, seahorses, sharks, octopus, tropical fish and much more. Don't miss a visit to There's so much to see and do at Skegness Aquarium.
Shark and Snorkelling Experiences ‘Dive with Sharks’ and Snorkelling experiences available too! Expert instructors will be able to guide you when exploring the amazing Coral Ocean Display. Get up close to marine life The Wet Lab should be the essential port of call on your list.
Visitors can stroke sea creatures in touch pool sessions, and learn loads about the British seaside at the same time. Watch your fingers with the crabs though! Jurassic Falls Go back to the time when dinosaurs ruled the world.
Venture outside the aquarium and discover the jurassic dinosaur park Jurassic Falls! This exciting outdoor attraction has over 20 animatronic dinosaurs! Creepy crawlies Explore Long John Silver’s Storeroom and meet all the creepy crawlies he encountered on his travels.
Be warned though you're going to come face to face with snakes, frogs and spiders! The kids will love seeing all the mini beasts. Younger kids are well catered for with our sandpit area and an under 12s soft play area.
Good for: all ages, babies toddlers, older children, teenagers, young children
Categories
Facilities
- Nearby Parking
- Toilets
- Cafe
- Pushchair Friendly
- Card Payments
- Accessible Parking
- Accessible Entrance
- Contactless Payment
Prices
Opening times
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 – 5:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Common questions
How much does it cost to visit Skegness Aquarium?
Adult tickets are £14.95 and children's tickets are £12.50. This includes access to all the aquarium exhibits plus the outdoor Jurassic Falls dinosaur park.
Is Skegness Aquarium suitable for toddlers?
Yes, Skegness Aquarium welcomes all ages including babies and toddlers. There's even a sandpit area and under-12s soft play area specifically for younger children.
What can families see and do at Skegness Aquarium?
Families can marvel at rays, seahorses, sharks, octopus and tropical fish. The Wet Lab offers touch pool sessions where kids can stroke sea creatures. Outside, Jurassic Falls features over 20 animatronic dinosaurs, and there's also a creepy crawlies section with snakes, frogs and spiders.
Can you dive with sharks at Skegness Aquarium?
Yes, Skegness Aquarium is one of only three aquariums in the UK offering a Dive with Sharks experience. Snorkelling experiences are also available for those who want to get close to marine life.
What are the opening hours for Skegness Aquarium?
The aquarium is open every day from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays and 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at weekends. Pushchair-friendly paths and nearby parking make visiting with young children convenient.
What families say
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