Hunstanton SEA LIFE Sanctuary

Visited last Wednesday with family. The place is really nice and very well kept. The animal have big tanks and space. Perhaps the beautiful sea turtle needs more space? Staff were extremely friendly and show passion for the animals. Nice to see it's not a tourist trap but a rescue centre and sanctuary. You can see the seals that are being looked after. The children really enjoyed the visit and learnt lots about how to look after the environment and the wildlife. Us parents enjoyed it too as it's very informative. Also not as busy as other centres. We saw the otters being fed by a very nice staff member called Sophie . There's also a nice outside play area with a ship and sand. A bit pricey but you can get 50% off vouchers. We bought the guide for £5 to help raise money. Shop is nice too and Costa Coffee with plenty of tables. The toilets were also immaculate. Highly recommended 😊😊
5 7 years ago (06-04-2018)

This is a wonderful sealife sanctuary that is very much focused on education through fun, interactive games and experiences. There is strong emphasis on conservation and looking after the natural environment. Children receive badges for holding starfish or ray pouches and there are plenty of areas to go exploring and view the sea life from different angles, getting you really immersed in their habitat. The sanctuary has a large number of species to learn about and closely works with the Norfolk Coast to rescue, rehabilitate and reintroduce seals into the sea. The staff are friendly, engaging and show a real passion for what they do. This is a much loved staple of our visits to the area.
5 7 years ago (23-03-2018)

Loved the portholes/bubbles they have built into a lot of the tanks so that kids can look into the tank as if they are inside and see the fish and see creatures swimming around them... The pirate ship outdoor play area is also great for older kids - may be they could look at adding something for the toddlers? Very friendly staff Great for a few hours entertainment for the little ones
4 7 years ago (12-04-2018)

Very enjoyable, great value for money compared to the other Sea Life Centre's. With young children you can get round in about 2 hours. Parking is interesting! They don't have their own car park. You have to park in a field by the funfair, then walk through to get the entrance.
4 7 years ago (12-04-2018)

Nice and compact, there's plenty to see here for a couple of hours. Highlight was probably the interactive bits (touching a starfish, and a snake), mostly because the staff were really patient and helpful to encourage our kids to get up close. The quiz trail was a good way to make sure we explored everything properly too.
4 7 years ago (12-04-2018)