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The London Aquarium
Have you been? Would you see everything if you went for half a day or is it more a whole day adventure?
Which day did you go and how crowded was it as i want to know whether it's better to go on a weekday or weekend.
Last question. Did any of you do the combo ticket ( With the london eye in particular ) Are the prices as stated on the website the best place to get tickets or are there any websites with vouchers i could use?
( I'll be going with my 3 year old niece )
Which day did you go and how crowded was it as i want to know whether it's better to go on a weekday or weekend.
Last question. Did any of you do the combo ticket ( With the london eye in particular ) Are the prices as stated on the website the best place to get tickets or are there any websites with vouchers i could use?
( I'll be going with my 3 year old niece )
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Went quite a few years ago when my son was younger - definately not an all day adventure - in fact we did the whole tour in under an hour - in fact when we got to the exit, I said 'is that it'. That was also taking in the gift shop for the obligatory pencils, sharpeners and sea shells.
We went mid week - it was very interesting, but did'nt take as long as I thought. Though, perhaps, they may have added a few more fish now (:o(
I would combine it with the London Eye, to make a day of it.
We went mid week - it was very interesting, but did'nt take as long as I thought. Though, perhaps, they may have added a few more fish now (:o(
I would combine it with the London Eye, to make a day of it.
it's not very big. London's not famous for fish unless you go to the chip shop, though there's at least an hour's worth to see.
There's a discount on the Eye till Sunday
http://www.myvouchercodes.co.uk/london-eye
but doesn't seem to include the aquarium. Depending what you want to do, the Eye is more fun than the aquarium
There's a discount on the Eye till Sunday
http://www.myvouchercodes.co.uk/london-eye
but doesn't seem to include the aquarium. Depending what you want to do, the Eye is more fun than the aquarium
I loved sitting and watching the big tanks so I think we were there for about two hours. I've been on a weekday when it was lovely and quiet, and I've been on a Saturday when it was so full of pushing and shoving people with pushchairs that I couldn't leave quick enough. Plus if you go on a weekday on the train you can get 2 for 1 tickets. Or if you collect Tesco vouchers you can exchange for tickets as well I think (on the Tesco website before you go)
We went a couple of years ago on the 2 for 1 as part of a train deal. I was really excited to go and very disappointed. I agree with bushbaby, a couple of hours at most and we went on a Saturday and it was packed with pushchairs. The big tank and the shark tank were good but that was about it. I was stunned to walk through one area and find we were at the end. I expected so much more.
It has been two years since my son, daughter and I went. However, we quite enjoyed it. It certainly does not take all day and I'd almost lay wager that a three-year-old's attention span would wane within a couple of hours anyway.
If she's a young three, you may be able to take her in for free, otherwise, prices apply.
There are two-for-one tickets available if you're travelling via National Rail. The same applies for the London Eye. If she's still awake after all of this, you might 'finish her off' with a saunter over to the London Transport Museum at Covent Garden. It's far more interactive for a small person. Yet when I did this, my daughter preferred the aquarium and my son preferred the museum. - Go Figure!
Book in advance, on-line, to get the best offer if you're not using any discount codes, etc.
http://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/london-aquarium
Bon Journey!
Have a great trip!
If she's a young three, you may be able to take her in for free, otherwise, prices apply.
There are two-for-one tickets available if you're travelling via National Rail. The same applies for the London Eye. If she's still awake after all of this, you might 'finish her off' with a saunter over to the London Transport Museum at Covent Garden. It's far more interactive for a small person. Yet when I did this, my daughter preferred the aquarium and my son preferred the museum. - Go Figure!
Book in advance, on-line, to get the best offer if you're not using any discount codes, etc.
http://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/london-aquarium
Bon Journey!
Have a great trip!
When we went earlier in the year you could still pet the rays but the water smelt funny so I didn't want to put my hands anywhere near it! The Sea Life Center at Chessington is a bit better; they have a shark walk on a floating walkway over the massive tank, but not sure if there is an age limit on it.
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