SEA LIFE Manchester Admission Ticket
Description
SEA LIFE Manchester transports you into the amazing underwater world. Prepare for astonishingly close views of everything from humble starfish and seahorses to graceful rays and powerful sharks. With an amazing ocean tunnel, 30 display tanks and more than 5,000 sea creatures SEA LIFE Manchester is the perfect stop for family fun! To get any closer you would have to get wet! Small group limited to 5 travellers
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Itinerary
Start your visit to SEA LIFE Manchester by stepping into our interactive Turtle Beach experience. This unique 3D projection experience navigates you through the life of a sea turtle as you follow these incredible creatures through their life cycle from the egg to the sea! Take an adventure, deep into the world's underwater cave systems and find some of the oddest and scary looking creatures. Come face-to-face with our spiny lionfish or see the poisonous and deadly porcupine fish, better known as the pufferfish. Be enchanted by beautiful moon Jellyfish in our interactive color-changing tank. Simply choose a color and see these unique creatures from a new perspective as they float gracefully and mysteriously around the tank. Did you know that Jellyfish don't have brains, stomachs, blood, heart or eyes? Your first introduction to the fascinating story of sharks, but before you meet them you will be transported to a world of deep sea creatures that would be hidden away in a shipwreck. Try and spot our juvenile common octopus, Octopus Prime, who loves hiding in the nooks and crannies of her tank. Step under the viewing tank and see our blacktip reef sharks swim overhead! Take a stroll under the sea as you pass through our amazing glass tunnel. Shoals of glittering fish flutter along beside you whilst our enormous green sea turtle Ernie glides slowly over your head. Look out for our napoleon wrasse Bonaparte gliding by with his vibrant blue eyes and graceful fins. Watch sharks and rays gliding effortlessly through our tropical ocean tank, surrounded by hundreds of colorful ocean fish. Ernie the green sea turtle loves to come and say hello to you here and you can even see our own divers and our SeaTREK guests from here as they explore the underwater world. Step inside Stingray Bay and be mesmerized by our happy and smiley rays. Let their upbeat nature take your cares away in this relaxing and magical space. You can follow the Rays around the tank and appreciate how swiftly they move as well as seeing our blue spotted ray and Cal, our friendly rescued baby leopard shark. Have you ever wanted to stroke a starfish, tickle a sea anemone or feel the shell of a crab? Now’s your chance, because at our rocking Rockpools you can appreciate all of this! Our experts will be on hand through this unique opportunity to learn more about these fascinating micro-habitats and the incredible creatures that thrive in them. Finally, welcome to Conservation Cove, where you can find out about our Conservation efforts and our partnership with the SEA LIFE Trust. Let your little ones take part in our interactive turtle game where they can help save the baby turtles get to the sea! There's also our sandbox with mysterious dangers that you may find at the beach. Dig them out of the sand and find out!
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1,067)
Really disappointed for the price. It was very tired inside. Around it very fast. A lot of hidden extras such as the VR headset and then a lady asked my son if he wanted to try kick the ball in a flimsy net to which he said yes but then said 2 pounds for a kick! Would not recommend at all, have been to much better aquariums for a fraction of the cost. The soft play area was very tired and grubby, so much so I didn't want the kids to play in it. For us, would not be recommending.
Lovely staff and exhibitions. Unfortunately there was a nursery school trip which meant we weren’t able to see everything and struggled to use toilet facilities. It would be better if we could be notified when booking tickets that a school trip was taking place so we could’ve chosen an alternative time
The trip was Fantastic the children enjoy it
We came for the turtle feeding experience on 27/06/26 for my birthday and it was an amazing experience, one I will never forget. Ernie was such a cutie, and I would of stayed there all day feeding him if i could. It was such a great experience so worth the money and I will be back for another future lunch date with Ernie 🐢 Our guide was very knowledgeable and took photos videos for us while we enjoyed the experience.
I did the 'Stingray Feed" and was accompanied by staff member 'Jodie" who was extremely kind and helpful during my vist. She made the the experience 100x better by being patient with me when asking I asked questions, answering in as much detail as possible and making sure i was getting the most out of my experience. I could really see how enthusiastic she was to be there and help, she was amazing. Another helpful staff member was Maya who also helped me out during VR section and starfish section. She explained everything to me clearly and made me feel welcome.
My husband surprised me with the turtle feeding experience and it was so lovely. Our guide Jordan was so knowledgeable about the animals and told us all about Ernie 🐢 a magical experience couldn't recommend it more!
I am so disappointed. That aquaroum is too small. 10 minutes walk and finish. That Aquarium was a worst one where I been in my life Definitly I dont recommend it. I waste my money.
The experience and offer is good enough, but overpriced for what you get. Could have been cheaper, felt a little commercial.
Went as part of my daughters 1st birthday, we had a great time and she loved it! Went around fairly slowly which took 2hrs and combined it with a walk around the trafford centre. We parked at the palazzo which was quiter than the main tc parking. There isn't a cafe but over half way around there's a soft play with seats around the edge and toilets with a baby change. Had a toddler and parent ticket mid week which was good value considering Blue Planet Aquarium is double the price. All in all had a great day out for a special occasion, just wouldnt go regularly with an annual membership as it's not that local.
We walked slowly with my 14 month old grandson stopping at the pre aquarium presentation and all the tanks. Some nice fish to look at but the tunnel is really short and walking slowly we were through everywhere in 30/35 minutes. Lots of toddlers which my grandson appreciated. It’s a small place and in my opinion is only worth £10 maximum . Would not go again.
