Group Visits

Sealife Adventure is open every day from 10am, all year round. We are closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. You can view more information on our opening times here.

For any guests that have an annual pass they won’t need to be included in the group booking numbers when you make your booking.  They will need to bring their pass, or a photo of the Annual Pass barcode to gain entry to the aquarium. Please note passes must be activated and in date to get the wristband and gain entry.

• If you need to add 20 or more guests, please repeat the online booking process and create a separate booking.
• If you need to add fewer than 20 guests, please visit Customer Services on the day of your trip and they will assist you.

Any left over wristbands can be exchanged at Customer Services for a voucher for another time, this voucher will be dated until the end of the year. If not completed on the day of visit any leftover wristbands will not be redeemable at a later date.

 Coach parking is available in the Eastern Esplanade car park, approximately a 1 minute walk from the aquarium. 

Yes. As long as your wristband is not removed or tampered with, it will be valid for the duration of the day.

We have several designated areas where your group can enjoy lunch. Options include our mezzanine area and outdoor picnic benches (subject to availability) and the beach.

At Sealife Adventure, we believe that everyone should be able to experience the highest level of happiness with us and so we have tried to accommodate to all of our disabled visitors as much as possible.

We offer a half-price admissions fee for up to two carers for those who require assistance. The individual who requires the assistance will be charged at the full admission rate.

Please note, carers must be over 18 years to accompany somebody within the grounds and one of the following pieces of documentation will be required to obtain a carers band.

• Letter from DWP regarding DLA or PIP
• Diagnosis letter from NHS or doctor
• Disability ID (DID) card
• NIMBUS Access Card

For those with Annual Passes, we also offer carer Annual Passes, which are half the price of the standard Annual Pass. With this you are also able to purchase up to two carers annual passes.

For further information into our accessibility, please visit Our Accessibility Policy | Sealife Adventure

No, but there are plenty of car parks and street parking bays within close walking distance of Sealife Adventure, including those that are located a little closer to Southend town centre. You will need to pay a small fee. We would recommend downloading the MOBON app when parking at one of Southend Council’s car parks, as it will save you time and hassle on the day.

Firstly, don’t panic! There’s every chance that your item has been picked up by a member of our team and handed in to our Customer Services department. We’ll keep any lost belongings in a secure location for up to 4 weeks, and we’ll make every effort to ensure any lost property is reunited with its owner ASAP. Check out our full Lost Property policy here.

Any children under the height of 90cm will be permitted to enter Sealife Adventure free of charge, providing there is a paying adult present to accompany them. Children will be measured upon entry. Children must be wearing shoes whilst being height checked, as we require all guests to be wearing shoes when entering our centre.

The majority of our tanks are visible from 80cm+. Children 90cm and above can easily view all exhibits.