Great Yarmouth – SeaLife – A Family Day Out

Up until the 1970’s when cheap holidays to Spain took over, the British seaside was the place to go for most families for their annual holidays.  The hotels, restaurants and tea rooms were packed during the summer school holiday time and the shops with bucket & spades and brightly coloured candy rock did a roaring trade.

Alas nowadays the signs have faded and the lights are less bright but the Great British seaside resorts are still alive.

Helping Great Yarmouth to survive is the Sea Life Great Yarmouth which I was asked to review with my two grandsons recently.

It was pre-arranged that we would visit on the day however when we arrived they had no idea we were coming.  They did allow us entry when I produced the email but I do hate those awkward moments.

Once inside however the boys were enthralled.  There was a trail for them to follow and get their ‘passport’ stamped.  Small insisted on doing it himself as he usually does – very independent.

A huge walk through tunnel with sharks, sea turtles and other creatures swimming overhead.

We were there for feeding time of Noah the Greenback Turtle who although he was huge was only 11 years old with a life expectancy of over 100 years!! A mere youngster.

I have swam with the giant turtles in Barbados and believe me that is an amazing experience.  I don’t like seeing creatures in captivity but Sea Life are doing a remarkable job of breeding and learning about a whole special range of sea life.

The boys loved the hands on section where they got to stroke a baby ray and a shrimp!

We were able to see tanks full of rays

(they are so friendly and come up to you wanting you to stroke their backs but we were not allowed to).

We were able to view some really colourful fish

And other interesting live exhibits…..

and some cheeky ones too!!

The boys had an awesome time and deserved a treat in the gift shop.

Some lunch,

 a quick bit of fresh air, an ice cream by the sea

and we had two very tired boys in the back of the car.

If you are in the Norfolk-Suffolk area and can get to Great Yarmouth it is worth a visit to the seafront and especially to Sea Life.

Sea Life is located at Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR30 3AH.  It is open daily from 10:00 am. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Check website for opening times and ticket prices.

I was a guest of Sea Life Great Yarmouth and was not required to produce a positive review.  All opinions and photos belong to Heidi’s Kitchen Talk.