Cherry Shrimp Barrel
You can’t help but be captivated by the tiny, brightly coloured Cherry Shrimp as they scuttle, swim and explore every corner of their barrel.
Opening times: 10am to 4pm
Special offer: Discounted entry to 3 attractions with our Discovery Pass
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Are you ready to be transported on an enchanting journey from the shorelines of Skegness to the tropical waters of the deep blue ocean? Explore one of Lincolnshire’s top family attractions and discover a magical underwater world, packed with unforgettable experiences and up-close encounters.
Journey through our themed zones from the shoreline to the darkest depths of the ocean, starting at Long John Silver’s Storeroom with its creepy crawlies. Travel through to the Sunken Hold, and into the Aqua Theatre with its mesmerising array of sea creatures. Explore the Sea Caves until you reach the Tunnel, where sharks and rays glide above your head. At Doodle Cove, you’ll find interactive activities to delight all ages, before heading outside to the land of the dinosaurs, where prehistoric creatures roar!
At Skegness Aquarium, you’ll come face-to-fin with all kinds of weird and wonderful marine life. Look out for Blacktip Reef Sharks, graceful rays, curious batfish and crazy crabs! Discover lionfish, moray eels and moon jellies hiding within the Sea Caves, then experience the underwater action of the Lost Lagoon. There’s something amazing waiting around every corner!
You can’t help but be captivated by the tiny, brightly coloured Cherry Shrimp as they scuttle, swim and explore every corner of their barrel.
Are you brave enough to come face-to-face with our Sharks? Enter the Lost lagoon if you dare…
Drift into Jellyfish Cave and watch the jellies pulse gracefully through the water! These mesmerising creatures glow beneath the colourful lights as they gently follow the current.
One of the few Aquarium’s where you can swim with sharks in the UK, Skegness Aquarium’s immersive experiences are a fantastic introduction to diving and snorkelling. Nothing beats the feeling of coming up-close and personal with these amazing marine creatures in their underwater world. Our shark dives make an unforgettable gift experience for Birthdays or Christmas.
“Fantastic place for a family day out, my little boy had so much fun. There are lots of interactive things to do. He loved the dinosaur section outside with the sand pit where you could dig for dinosaur bones. Most importantly they have a great selection of sea life which are beautiful to look at and are well looked after.”
“Amazing experience. Well looked after facilities and great atmosphere, plenty of viewing areas of the main aquarium too! A great enriching and knowledgeable day out! Would highly recommend.”
“My husband completed the dive experience and my son and his friend completed the snorkelling experience. They absolutely loved it. Staff were friendly and extremely knowledgeable and the whole experience was amazing from start to finish.”
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There’s something for everyone at Skegness Aquarium, whatever the weather. Kids will love exploring our underwater zones, creating a marine creature of their own in Doodle Cove and discovering our sensory play activities like the interactive sandbox and dino dig. The bravest of buccaneers can navigate the path through Jurassic Falls to learn about the prehistoric era, and come face to face with a TRex! If you’ve worked up an appetite, head for the Bistro with its beautiful seafront views. Here, the grown-ups can relax with a Costa Coffee, while the little ones enjoy the soft play.
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