The Scottish SEA LIFE Sanctuary combines a spectacular aquarium with a busy seal rescue facility. Discover the world of the shoreline with the “Touchpool” including starfish and crabs. Learn everything there is to know about seal rehabilitation, from rescue to release and watch the seals playing from the underwater observation area. With daily feeding demonstrations, the on-site Shoreline Restaurant, forest walk and adventure play trail, there’s something for everyone! Location: Oban (Scotland)   More Info 

This magical attraction takes visitors on a journey from highland stream, via the depths of the loch, to the North Sea and onward to the Caribbean. It houses a trio of otters, countless freshwater and native marine species and climaxes with a voyage under the sea through the ocean tank, teeming with colourful reef fish and tropical sharks. The new “Predators” feature will lead visitors on a guided terror trail to encounter the deadliest hunters of each different habitat…from Highland loch to the Caribbean. Location: Loch Lomond (Scotland)   More Info 

At the Hunstanton SEA LIFE Sanctuary in Norfolk you will see Otters, Penguins and more than 30 permanent displays all showcasing the rich diversity of life under the waves. The sanctuary also provides a safe haven for more than 30 sick, injured or orphaned seal pups. Visit the Shark Lagoon, complete with underwater tunnel and watch these graceful creatures glide by as you walk through. Location: Norfolk (South East)   More Info 

Experience animal welfare in action at the National Seal Sanctuary in Gweek. This amazing centre provides a home for rescued seals, many of which are able to be released back into the wild after treatment. Visit the Seal Rescue Centre – New for 2008. Learn how to tube-feed rescued pups and take their temperature using special “plastic” seals and view real ones in the underwater observatory. Location: Cornwall (South West)   More Info 

Visit the new snake pipefish and gold banded pipefish - recent new additions to the centre’s seahorse breeding and conservation unit. Dare you enter the Pirate Cove, and search for your very own pirate treasure? But beware, it is closely guarded by venomous lionfish, moray eels and jellyfish as well as some fearsome Pirates - you could end up walking the plank! Location: Great Yarmouth (South East)   More Info 

The Scarborough SEA LIFE and Marine Sanctuary houses a vast indoor aquarium with native and tropical sea creatures. Outdoors there are an otter enclosure and penguin colony, and this year the Sanctuary’s busy Seal Rescue operation is being expanded and improved. A special Seal Academy will serve as introduction to the Seal Hospital, from here visitors can make their way to the spacious outdoor convalescence pools housing both resident and recuperating seals. Location: North Yorkshire (North)   More Info 

Transport yourself back to the dark and grizzly history of the Roman city of York. Live actors, shows and interactive special effects ensure that you face your fears head on in this unique experience. New for 2008 – Dick Turpin Highwayman from Hell! Travel to the dark depths of the dungeons of Knavesmire Prison, where murderer, thief and torturer Dick Turpin is incarcerated as he waits for death at the gallows. Suddenly confusion hits as you enter your worst nightmare; a pitch dark cell, a murdered guard and a sadistic killer who wants his revenge … in blood! Location: York (North)   More Info 

Transport yourself back to the darkest moments in Scotland’s history within the deep depths of the Edinburgh Dungeon. Everything that you see is based upon real historical events, from the gruesome tale of Burke and Hare, to Edinburgh’s Great Fire, torture and plague. Are you brave enough to take the chilling boat ride into the lair of cannibal Sawney Bean? Feel the passion of Scotland’s warrior hero Sir William Wallace as you experience the glory of victory against the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. Location: Edinburgh (Scotland)   More Info