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SEA LIFE Scarborough

Aquarium & Marine Centre · North Yorkshire, England · Scalby Mills Road, Scarborough, YO12 6RP

SEA LIFE Scarborough is a aquarium & marine centre in North Yorkshire, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £19 · Child £17 · Family £72
Listed prices: adult £19, child 3-14 £17, under-3 free; pre-booking essential and online prices vary. Seal and sea turtle sanctuary. Scalby Mills Road, Scarborough YO12 6RP.
Opening timesTypically 10am-4pm; opening days vary in winter, so check.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time; sunny days are quiet.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesAll ages; under-8s often get the most from it
All ages.
If it rainsIndoors: a good rainy-day option, but it can get crowded in wet weather
Money saverOnline advance tickets cost far less than walk-up; check combined tickets.
Top tipsSee the seal hospital first, then the beach. Check closing time for tide.
What to packLight layers, change for lockers, snacks for outside

Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source

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