Feeding Times, Talks & Dives

There are a number of daily events run at the London Aquarium, hopefully you can arrange to experience one of these during your visit .

The Seashore area is also open at selected times every day. Please check the activities screen at the ticketing desk on arrival.

Free talk, feed & dive times:

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, SUNDAY

11.30 Ray feed (at the Ray pool, level -2)

13.00 Rainforest Feed & Talk (starts at the piranha tank in the rainforest section, level -2

14.00 Shark Talk (main Pacific window, level -2)

15.30 Coral Talk (Coral reef section, level -2)

16.00 Shark Talk (main Pacific window, level 2)

TUESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY

11.30 Ray feed (at the Ray pool, level -2)

13.00 Mangrove feed (Mangrove section, level -2)

14.30 Shark feed (Pacific display)

15.30 Coral Talk (Coral reef section, level -2)

16.00 Shark Talk (main Pacific window, level -2)

MONDAY - FRIDAY

Dives at 12.00 midday (Atlantic display)*

*Subject to change without notice

By tube:

The best station is Westminster on the District, Circle and Jubilee lines.

Directions from Westminster:

From the station take Exit 1, cross Westminster Bridge and take the first left onto the Thames Path. The Aquarium is on your right.

Directions from Waterloo:

From Waterloo (Northern, Jubilee, Waterloo & City, & Bakerloo) follow the Southbank (Exit 6), and then take a right following the signs for the Thames Path and Jubilee Gardens. Once on the river front continue past the London Eye and the Aquarium is on your left.

By train:

The main railway stations are Waterloo, Waterloo East and Charing Cross.

Directions from Waterloo East:

From Waterloo East go into mainline Waterloo, then from Waterloo station take Exit 6 Southbank. From the exit take the bridge over onto York Road and follow the signs for the Thames Path and Jubilee Gardens. Once on the river front take a left past the London Eye and the Aquarium is on your left.

Directions from Charing Cross:

From Charing Cross take the exit next to platform 1 for Hungerford Bridge, go over the bridge and once over the river turn back on yourself following signs for Jubilee Gardens. Follow the river front past the London Eye and the Aquarium is on your left.

Directions from Waterloo:

From the exit take the steps over onto York Road and follow the signs for the Thames Path and Jubilee Gardens. Once on the river front take a left past the London Eye and the Aquarium is on your left.

By bus:

The main bus stops are both County Hall stops. On Westminster Bridge Road, the number 12, 53, 159 & 211 buses all stop.

On York Road, 211, 77 & 381 all stop. All the London Sightseeing Busses also pick up and drop off at these points.

By coach:

There are designated dropping off points on Belvedere Rd, Westminster Bridge Road and Upper Ground.

By bicycle:

There are many bicycle racks in the area, the nearest ones being along Belvedere Road and at St Thomas' Hospital.

The Aquarium does not have any parking facilities of its own but there are numerous public car parks at Belvedere Road and York Road.

Disabled access:

The Aquarium is fully wheelchair accessible with ramped entry from Belvedere Road and lifts that adjoin each level and a separate exit lift. There are also disabled toilets available on every floor.

The Aquarium also has two wheelchairs to use, free of charge. These cannot be booked in advance and simply operate on a first come, first served basis.

Deaf, hard-of-hearing or partially sighted persons can request written copies of all talks and tours as well as large print copies by contacting Education on 0207 967 8017.

Refreshments:

To help you plan your visit to the London Aquarium please be aware that no food or drink is permitted. There are various places to eat within County Hall and the surrounding area.  We advise that you arrange a time to eat either before entry or on leaving the Aquarium.

• Visit the London Aquarium early in the morning and late afternoon when it is less crowded.
• Combine your tickets with a visit to a nearby attraction to take advantage of our combination discounts.
• Attractions within easy walking distance include the London Eye and London Eye River Cruise Experience. Just across the river is Westminster Pier, the departure point for river cruises and restaurants such as the Thames Disco Cruise or the London Showboat.

You MUST take a print-out of your voucher to gain entry to the attraction. Your voucher has your unique tracking number and barcode and is your only proof of purchase. Please therefore print your voucher at the end of the booking process.

Choose your preferred date for your visit and your voucher will be delivered electronically at the end of the booking process.

Voucher delivery by fax or post is available on request during the booking process.

Feeding Times, Talks & Dives

There are a number of daily events run at the London Aquarium, hopefully you can arrange to experience one of these during your visit .

The Seashore area is also open at selected times every day. Please check the activities screen at the ticketing desk on arrival.

Free talk, feed & dive times:

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, SUNDAY

11.30 Ray feed (at the Ray pool, level -2)

13.00 Rainforest Feed & Talk (starts at the piranha tank in the rainforest section, level -2

14.00 Shark Talk (main Pacific window, level -2)

15.30 Coral Talk (Coral reef section, level -2)

16.00 Shark Talk (main Pacific window, level 2)

TUESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY

11.30 Ray feed (at the Ray pool, level -2)

13.00 Mangrove feed (Mangrove section, level -2)

14.30 Shark feed (Pacific display)

15.30 Coral Talk (Coral reef section, level -2)

16.00 Shark Talk (main Pacific window, level -2)

MONDAY - FRIDAY

Dives at 12.00 midday (Atlantic display)*

*Subject to change without notice

By tube:

The best station is Westminster on the District, Circle and Jubilee lines.

Directions from Westminster:

From the station take Exit 1, cross Westminster Bridge and take the first left onto the Thames Path. The Aquarium is on your right.

Directions from Waterloo:

From Waterloo (Northern, Jubilee, Waterloo & City, & Bakerloo) follow the Southbank (Exit 6), and then take a right following the signs for the Thames Path and Jubilee Gardens. Once on the river front continue past the London Eye and the Aquarium is on your left.

By train:

The main railway stations are Waterloo, Waterloo East and Charing Cross.

Directions from Waterloo East:

From Waterloo East go into mainline Waterloo, then from Waterloo station take Exit 6 Southbank. From the exit take the bridge over onto York Road and follow the signs for the Thames Path and Jubilee Gardens. Once on the river front take a left past the London Eye and the Aquarium is on your left.

Directions from Charing Cross:

From Charing Cross take the exit next to platform 1 for Hungerford Bridge, go over the bridge and once over the river turn back on yourself following signs for Jubilee Gardens. Follow the river front past the London Eye and the Aquarium is on your left.

Directions from Waterloo:

From the exit take the steps over onto York Road and follow the signs for the Thames Path and Jubilee Gardens. Once on the river front take a left past the London Eye and the Aquarium is on your left.

By bus:

The main bus stops are both County Hall stops. On Westminster Bridge Road, the number 12, 53, 159 & 211 buses all stop.

On York Road, 211, 77 & 381 all stop. All the London Sightseeing Busses also pick up and drop off at these points.

By coach:

There are designated dropping off points on Belvedere Rd, Westminster Bridge Road and Upper Ground.

By bicycle:

There are many bicycle racks in the area, the nearest ones being along Belvedere Road and at St Thomas' Hospital.

The Aquarium does not have any parking facilities of its own but there are numerous public car parks at Belvedere Road and York Road.

Disabled access:

The Aquarium is fully wheelchair accessible with ramped entry from Belvedere Road and lifts that adjoin each level and a separate exit lift. There are also disabled toilets available on every floor.

The Aquarium also has two wheelchairs to use, free of charge. These cannot be booked in advance and simply operate on a first come, first served basis.

Deaf, hard-of-hearing or partially sighted persons can request written copies of all talks and tours as well as large print copies by contacting Education on 0207 967 8017.

Refreshments:

To help you plan your visit to the London Aquarium please be aware that no food or drink is permitted. There are various places to eat within County Hall and the surrounding area.  We advise that you arrange a time to eat either before entry or on leaving the Aquarium.

• Visit the London Aquarium early in the morning and late afternoon when it is less crowded.
• Combine your tickets with a visit to a nearby attraction to take advantage of our combination discounts.
• Attractions within easy walking distance include the London Eye and London Eye River Cruise Experience. Just across the river is Westminster Pier, the departure point for river cruises and restaurants such as the Thames Disco Cruise or the London Showboat.

You MUST take a print-out of your voucher to gain entry to the attraction. Your voucher has your unique tracking number and barcode and is your only proof of purchase. Please therefore print your voucher at the end of the booking process.

Choose your preferred date for your visit and your voucher will be delivered electronically at the end of the booking process.

Voucher delivery by fax or post is available on request during the booking process.