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Highlights
- Explore both day and night at the world’s oldest operating aquarium, where you’ll find the UK's largest collection of sharks and rays under one roof.
- Marvel at the striking Victorian Gothic architecture while exploring habitats that house over 5,000 marine creatures, including an engaging underwater tunnel.
- Experience up-close encounters with species like Blacktip Reef Sharks, Zebra Sharks, Blotched Tail Stingrays, and a colorful array of starfish from oceans worldwide.
- Venture into tropical zones featuring glowing coral reefs, visit the seahorse nursery, and observe green sea turtles and sharks during the glass-bottom boat experience.
- Participate in daily expert talks on marine conservation and animal behavior, then align your visit with feeding sessions to see marine species up close.
Your Experience
Discover an engaging journey through SEA LIFE Brighton, home to over 5,000 marine species in the world's oldest operating aquarium. Experience a unique indoor adventure filled with diverse aquatic life.
Getting started
Upon arrival at the entrance of SEA LIFE Brighton, have your ticket scanned and undergo security checks. Entry is granted through designated 10-minute time slots; retain your ticket for same-day re-entry until closing admission.
Your Experience
The aquarium features an extensive collection of sharks and rays in the UK's largest habitat under one roof. Engage with marine life across various engaging, themed environments designed to bring you closer to these fascinating creatures.
- Explore the Ocean Tunnel: Walk beneath schools of fish and gracefully gliding rays for intimate views through viewing windows.
- Discover Sharks and Rays: Encounter species such as zebra sharks, blacktip reef sharks, stingrays, among others in expansive ocean displays.
- Dive into Rainforest Adventure: Enter a warm, humid setting that showcases freshwater species and the narratives of river ecosystems.
- Participate in Daily Talks and Feeds: Learn from expert keepers during talks and observe feeding sessions highlighting intriguing animal behaviors.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Admission to the SEA LIFE Brighton aquarium
- Entry at your selected 10-minute time slot
- Daily talks featuring fascinating insights
- Creature feeding sessions (check specific times upon arrival)
- Virtual reality experience, mission pack, and guidebook not provided unless part of a specific purchased package
- Annual pass advantages such as complimentary parking and discounts apply solely to holders of the annual pass
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
- Bring your digital or printed ticket to present at the entrance for scanning.
- If you have a student ticket, remember to carry a valid student ID.
- Visitors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Larger bags and suitcases are not permitted inside; consider leaving them in lockers if available or at your accommodation prior to arrival.
- The aquarium is wheelchair accessible, with a special entrance via the beach underpass for easier access. Accessible toilet facilities are also provided on site.
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
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
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Booking FAQs
Bring your digital or printed ticket to present at the entrance for scanning. Students must carry a valid student ID to use a student ticket.
Visitors under 16 are not permitted to enter without an accompanying adult. Large bags and suitcases are not allowed inside the venue.
SEA LIFE Brighton is wheelchair accessible. An accessible entrance is available via the beach underpass, reached using the ramp down to the seafront. Accessible toilet facilities are available on site. Guests with disabilities pay the standard admission price. One accompanying carer receives free entry.
Pre-booking is required for all visitors, including passholders and voucher holders. Lockers and cloakrooms are not available, so large bags and luggage cannot be brought inside. The Ocean Display in the auditorium has limited access, but it can also be viewed from the accessible Ocean Tunnel. Children aged 3 years and under enter free, though a ticket must still be reserved. Visitors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Standard admission includes a 10-minute arrival window. Entry is valid all day, with same-day re-entry allowed until the final admission time. The aquarium is usually quieter in the early morning and late afternoon. Student tickets are valid during off-peak periods only (Mon–Fri) and are not accepted on weekends or peak dates.
You must present your digital or printed ticket at the entrance, and students should carry a valid student ID.
Children under 16 require an accompanying adult to enter the aquarium.
Large bags and suitcases are not permitted within the venue.
There is no specific dress code mentioned, but comfortable attire suitable for walking around an aquarium is recommended.
It's important to adhere to your chosen 10-minute entry time slot. Arriving outside this window may affect your admission, so plan accordingly.
Security checks are mandatory and cannot be skipped as part of the entrance process.
SEA LIFE Brighton is wheelchair accessible, with an accessible entrance available via a beach underpass ramp.
Your standard admission ticket includes entry to the aquarium, participation in daily talks, and creature feeding sessions (check timings on arrival).
The virtual reality experience, mission pack, and guidebook are not included unless purchased as part of a specific package.
Without an annual pass, you won’t receive free parking or discounts that come with it. These benefits require purchasing the annual pass specifically.
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