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Highlights
- Explore SEA LIFE Brighton at any time of day or night using the Untimed Entry ticket to enjoy a flexible visit.
- Discover over 5,000 aquatic creatures in an iconic Victorian setting as you step into the world’s oldest operating aquarium.
- Experience the Ocean Tunnel where sharks and rays glide overhead, offering an impressive close-up view during your walk-through.
- Marvel at the UK's largest collection of sharks and rays including blacktip reef sharks, zebra sharks, and large stingrays all in one place.
- Opt for daily expert talks and feeding sessions to learn about marine conservation, animal behaviour, and observe feeding routines from aquarists.
Your Experience
Experience flexible, untimed entry on your chosen date with smooth access that allows for planning around your schedule. Simply arrive at the main entrance of SEA LIFE Brighton on your selected day and present a valid digital or printed ticket for scanning. The Flexi Ticket grants you the freedom to enter anytime during opening hours without being bound by fixed time slots.
SEA LIFE Brighton
Dive into an underwater adventure at the UK's oldest operating aquarium, home to over 5,000 marine creatures across diverse habitats. Explore both day and night ocean environments while observing species from tropical oceans to rainforest settings.
Key Features
- Untimed Entry: Enjoy flexible access on your chosen date with no fixed time slot, perfect for families and leisurely self-guided tours.
- Ocean Tunnel: Walk beneath schools of tropical fish and gliding rays while observing blacktip reef sharks, zebra sharks, and stingrays up close.
- Seahorse Nursery and Starfish Zone: Discover delicate seahorses and vibrant starfish from oceans worldwide.
- Glass-Bottom Boat Experience: Gain a unique perspective as you spot green sea turtles and sharks from above the water's surface.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Entry to SEA LIFE Brighton
- Untimed entry on your chosen day without any time constraints
- Daily educational talks
- Creature feeding sessions
- Virtual reality experience is available exclusively through the VR package at an additional cost.
- Mission pack or guidebook can be obtained with certain packages or purchased separately.
- Annual Pass benefits such as free parking and discounts are not applicable to day tickets.
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Present a valid digital or printed ticket for scanning at entry. A booking confirmation alone is not sufficient.
- Students using discounted tickets must show a valid student ID upon arrival.
- Larger bags and suitcases are not permitted inside the venue; consider smaller, more manageable luggage options.
- Visitors under 16 require adult accompaniment to enter SEA LIFE Brighton.
- The aquarium is wheelchair accessible with an entrance via a beach underpass ramp leading to the seafront for easy access.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.
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Booking FAQs
Present a valid digital or printed ticket for scanning at entry. A booking confirmation alone is not sufficient for admission. Students must show a valid student ID when using a discounted student ticket.
Large bags and suitcases cannot be brought inside the venue. Visitors under 16 may not enter unless accompanied by an adult.
SEA LIFE Brighton is wheelchair accessible. An accessible entrance is available via the beach underpass, reached using the ramp down to the seafront. Accessible restroom facilities are available on site. The Ocean Display in the auditorium has partial access, but it can also be viewed from the fully accessible Ocean Tunnel. Guests with disabilities pay the standard admission rate. One accompanying carer receives free entry.
Your ticket is valid for entry on your selected date with no fixed time slot restrictions. You may arrive anytime during opening hours and stay as long as you wish once inside. Children aged 2 years and under enter free, though a ticket must still be reserved for them. Visitors aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. SEA LIFE Brighton operates as a cashless venue and accepts card or contactless payments only. Student discounts are available Monday to Friday during off-peak periods with a valid student ID.
Yes, your Anytime Entry Ticket allows you to visit at any time during opening hours on your selected date without a fixed schedule.
Present either a valid digital or printed ticket for scanning upon entry. A booking confirmation alone is not sufficient for admission.
Students can enjoy discounts on their tickets, but they must show a valid student ID when entering with the discount.
Large bags and suitcases are not allowed inside. Visitors under 16 need to be accompanied by an adult.
No, while the Anytime Entry Ticket offers flexible visiting hours, you must still go through mandatory security checks upon entry.
Yes, SEA LIFE Brighton is wheelchair accessible with an available entrance for easier access.
Discover over 5,000 marine creatures across engaging habitats including the UK’s largest collection of sharks and rays. Enjoy daily talks and feeding sessions as well.
The ticket includes entry to SEA LIFE Brighton, untimed access on your chosen day, along with daily expert talks and creature feeding sessions.
Virtual reality experiences, mission packs or guidebooks are available only with selected packages at an additional cost. Annual Pass benefits like free parking and discounts are also excluded.
There is no specified dress code for visiting SEA LIFE Brighton, but comfort in walking shoes may enhance your experience as you explore the exhibits.
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