Sea Life Hunstanton

SEA LIFE Hunstanton, Seagate Road, Hunstanton PE36 5BH, UK
1-90 Years
Paid

Description

SEA LIFE Hunstanton is a family-friendly aquarium in Norfolk where visitors can explore themed zones and encounter fascinating marine and rainforest animals. From sharks, stingrays, and seals to penguins and exotic reptiles, it offers an immersive journey through diverse habitats. The centre also plays an important role in marine rescue, housing Norfolk’s only seal hospital.

Highlights include the Rainforest Ranger experience with snakes and lizards, underwater seal viewing, and meeting cheeky otters at Otter River. Guests can wander through the vibrant Tropical Reef, visit Penguin Beach, and explore the Mighty Amazon with piranhas and caimans. There’s also a Rockpool touch zone, Bay of Rays with native sharks, and special VIP experiences for an extra thrill.

Standard tickets cost £22.00 for adults and £20.00 for children (2–14), with Anytime Entry available at £27.00 for adults and £25.00 for children. A Parent and Toddler ticket is £22.00.

A visit to SEA LIFE Hunstanton is both fun and educational, making it perfect for families, school trips, or animal lovers. The mix of interactive encounters, conservation efforts, and close-up wildlife views creates a memorable day out. With its wide range of attractions and a mission to protect marine life, it’s a must-see for anyone visiting the Norfolk coast.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

  • Rainforest Ranger: Our team of friendly Rainforest Rangers are ready to show you some of their jungle beasties! If you have ever wanted to see a snake, lizard or a giant creepy crawly from the deepest depths of the jungle, now is your chance! 
  • Seal Hospital: SEA LIFE Hunstanton is home to Norfolk's only seal hospital & rescue centre, which is open to our visitors. You'll be able to follow the journey of our injured seals through their rescue. Starting from local coastal waters, through rehabilitation and eventual release back into the wild! 
  • Underwater Viewing: Visit the outside seal enclosure and get a spectacular view from underwater. Get a closer look of our resident seals and learn about their individual stories at the seal feeding presentations throughout the day.
  • Otter River: Meet our cheeky Asian Short Clawed Otters! Get a sneaky peek into his den via a private viewing glass and watch as he plays in his specially designed river enclosure, complete with running stream & diving pool. 
  • Tropical Reef: Be prepared to be amazed as you come closer than ever before to an astonishing colourful assortment of creatures in our Tropical Reef displays filled with Blue Regal Tangs, Clown Fish and much more.
  • Penguin Beach: Don’t miss Penguin Beach, where you can learn how to waddle with our 10 mischievous and adorable Humboldt penguins! You'll also meet our newest residents Inca Terns - 'the birds with moustaches'!
  • Mighty Amazon: Step out of the ocean and into the hot and humid rainforest to experience what life is like beneath the tropical treetops. Amazonia Rivers are home to some spectacular fish, amphibians & reptiles. Get a close look of the Piranhas with ruby-red bellies and see the menacing smile of a Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman just snapping distance away.
  • Rockpool: Rockpools are amazing micro-habitats full of incredible creatures! Are you brave enough to stroke a Sea Anemone, Starfish or Crab? Find out during your visit!
  • Bay of Rays: You'll start your journey through the depths of the ocean in the Bay of Rays. Here you will find an assortment of amazing creatures that are native to the UK including 3 species of shark!
  • VIP Experiences: Welcome! Prepare for a world of glittering scales, humongous tentacles and inquisitive sea turtles at SEA LIFE Hunstanton. Are you ready for an experience of a lifetime? Dive in and make the most out of your visit to SEA LIFE Hunstanton with an upgrade to one of our VIP experiences!

Facilities

  • Parking: Car parking available. 
  • Food & Drinks: SEA LIFE Hunstanton is proud to serve Costa, providing adult and children meals, a selection of delicious cakes and hot or cold drinks.
  • Toilets: There are toilets and baby changing facilities within the centre.
  • Buggy: SEA LIFE Hunstanton is fully buggy accessible however we unfortunately do not have any cloakroom facilities for you to be able to store belongings, buggies or pushchairs on site.

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Standard Ticket

  • Adult: £22.00
  • Child (2-14): £20.00

Anytime Entry

  • Adult: £27.00
  • Child (2-14): £25.00

Parent and Toddler

  • 1 Adult + Child (0-5yrs): £22.00

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Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

  • Open daily at 10am.
  • Closing time varies from 3pm to 5pm.

Address: SEA LIFE Hunstanton, Seagate Road, Hunstanton PE36 5BH, UK

Post Code: PE36 5BH

Council: King's Lynn and West

County: Norfolk

  • By Bus: From King's Lynn station it is 10 miles to SEA LIFE Hunstanton. Take 40 or 41 bus or Coasthopper from King's Lynn which is a 35-50 minute journey.
  • By Train: There are trains to King’s Lynn station with Greater Anglia from there you can take a frequent direct bus and then it’s a 5 minutes stroll.
  • By Car: If you are travelling from King's Lynn follow the signs to Cromer A148 and Hunstanton A149 to leave by A1078. At the junction with A148 head pass the traffic signals towards the A148, At roundabout take 1st exit onto A149 signposted Hunstanton. At the next roundabout take the 1st exit A149. Junction with B1440 (north) at the roundabout take 1st main exit (A149). At roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Oasis Way. Follow brown tourist signs to nearest car parking. SEA LIFE Hunstanton is situated on the promenade.

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