SEA LIFE Manchester
Manchester
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Take a journey into the underwater world at Sea Life Manchester! Watch your little ones marvel at over 2,000 of the world's most magnificent aquatic creatures, including sharks, rays, and even Japanese Spider Crabs measuring 3 meters claw to claw!
This immersive and educational experience is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about life in our oceans. There's something for everyone at Sea Life Manchester including fun and educational talks, live feed shows, and interactive experiences where you can hold a crab or touch a starfish!
Travel through the 11 themed zones and come face-to-face with some of your favourite creatures! Soak up the ocean views from beneath the waves in the extraordinary underwater tunnel! You'll encounter magnificent turtles, underwater cave systems in the Rocky Hideout, mind-blowing jellyfish, mighty sharks, fascinating coral reefs, tropical fish, sting rays, and of course the immersive ocean tunnel. You can get even closer to the shrimp and star fish in the Rockpool experience!
Keep an eye out for exciting events throughout the year and in school holidays, including mermaid encounters, family activity trails, and conservation workshops!
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Tickets are sent by email within minutes of booking
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Gate-ready e-ticket, simply scan on your mobile
Your ticket includes:
- Admission to SEA LIFE Manchester
- Walk through the fully submerged transparent ocean tunnel
- Enjoy talks and get involved in feeding time
General Information
- Children under 2 enter free.
- Visitors 18 years and over require an adult ticket.
- Free all day parking is available at Barton Square Car Park at intu Trafford Centre which is next to SEA LIFE Manchester and the LEGO® Discovery Centre.
Accessibility:
- A ticket-holding disabled guest can be issued a free carer ticket upon presentation of relevant documentation.
- SEA LIFE Manchester is wheelchair accessible.
- There are accessible restrooms at SEA LIFE
Baby Facilities
- There are baby changing facilities available at SEA LIFE
- SEA LIFE is fully buggy accessible.
- Prams and buggies can be stored in the School Room when it is not in use.
Other Facilities
- There is no on-site café, restaurant or picnic area. Please do not bring food or drink to the aquarium.
- The on-site gift shop offers a wide range of gifts and souvenirs.
Booking and Ticket Information
- When you buy online you will receive an email containing your ticket. Please print your ticket and present it at SEA LIFE Manchester on the day of your visit.
- Tickets are available to purchase online up to 11.45pm the day before the intended visit.
- Picniq accept all debit cards, Maestro, Visa and Mastercard as methods of payment. There is no credit card charge or booking fee.
- Online bookings are limited to a maximum of 12 visitors.
- Tickets delivered by email.
- Tickets purchased through Picniq are not refundable. The date/Time of the visit can be amended for a fee of £10 per booking Terms and conditions apply.
- Tickets cannot be amended once the date and time of visit has passed
- Picniq Ltd acts as agent for all tickets/bookings on behalf of the supplier/principle ('the attraction'). For Picniq booking terms click here
Directions
Address
SEA LIFE Manchester, Barton Square, intu Trafford Centre, Manchester, M17 8AS.
By Car
SEA LIFE Manchester is located in Barton Square within the intu Trafford Centre, next door to the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, Homesense and the Barton Square Car Park which offers free all day parking.
By Train
The nearest train station SEA LIFE Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly.
Open daily except Christmas Day
Monday to Sunday 10am to 6pm
Christmas Eve 10am to 4pm
Last entry is one hour before closing
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