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Scarborough Sea Life and Marine Sanctuary

Scalby Mills, Scarborough, England
01723 376125
Ranked #12 of 20 attractions in Scarborough
3.0 of 5 stars 112 Reviews
Type: Aquariums, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Useful Information: Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Bit expensive for such a small sea life centre, although cant moan as the cost goes towards sea life, i enjoyed it though.

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Yarm on Tees UK
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

We visited on a rainy weekend day and were impressed with this centre and its very helpful, friendly staff. The location is excellent - but you do have to pay for the public car park. However as the centre is by the sea you can increase your visit with time on the beach or walking the promenade or visiting Scarborough's... More

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Moreton In Marsh
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

We visited Scarborough on Saturday 12th May, weather was just right and the staff were able to inform you of all that was on display, there is a chair lift for disabled visitors to be able to reach both levels, only moan is the covering of safety panels or placing of fish globes, as a disabled person does not get... More

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Perth, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

We really enjoyed our trip here, there was lots to see and do for the kids. Much better than most aquariums.

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walsall
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Very good, penguins were cute. We also played crazy gold and that was excellent and was made an adventure going around the course.

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Ilkeston
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

A pleasant, family friendly excursion that reminds us of the variety of life on our planet.

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Louth, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

This was super, especially the walk though tunnel .Just seeing the inhabitants looking so well cared for was joy.

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Coventry
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

I visited this Sea Life Centre on holiday with my Fiancée and her Sisters family. I am finding as with all of The Merlin Groups attractions that it was vastly overpriced by 50%, I have my own theory on this with so many 2-4-1 offers doing the rounds £7.50 per adult is much closer the mark than £15. This was... More

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We visited this as we were staying in a skipsea and there wasn't too much around that we fancied visiting, and we also had vouchers for 2 for 1on adult admissions. It was £15 per adult, and even though we had the coupons I certainly wouldn't pay this amount again, so I definitely wouldn't pay that much without the vouchers!... More

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middlesbrough
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

We came here because im a total softie for animals! Car parks a nice size but would struggle for space if it were a busy day. Also its pay and display but we paid £2 for 3 hours so it was the bad really. £15 entry each so make sure you get a 2 for 1 voucher! You can find... More

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