National Sea Life Centre
An aquarium with a 360-degree ocean tunnel, penguins and otters, on the canal.
The walk-through tunnel under the ocean tank is the moment children remember, with sharks and a giant turtle overhead. It is small enough for two hours, indoors and ticketed; booking online is cheaper. A useful wet-day pairing with Ikon and the canal-side lunch spots.
When it works
Indoors, so the weather does not matter. Best morning, afternoon.
Good for kids and step-free visits.
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