Name: SEA LIFE Manchester
Rating: 5.0

SEA LIFE Manchester

SEA LIFE Manchester, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester, UK

1-90 Years

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SEA LIFE Manchester takes you on a journey into an underwater world filled with shimmering scales, colourful fins, and curious sea turtles. Visitors can explore themed zones like Turtle Beach, Shark Shipwreck, and Stingray Bay, as well as enjoy the breathtaking Ocean Tunnel. It’s a fun and educational day out for families, with plenty to discover about marine life.

Highlights include the 3D projection Turtle Beach experience, the mesmerising Jellyfish Seas, and the vibrant Coral Reefs bursting with tropical fish. Kids can explore Rocky Hideout’s mini caves, come face-to-fin with sharks, rays, and pufferfish, or spot fascinating creatures in the Rockpool. Interactive displays and VIP experiences make the visit even more special.

Tickets start from £16 per adult when booked in advance, with various packages like family tickets, student tickets, and an adult & toddler option. Birthday party packages are also available from £25 per child.

SEA LIFE Manchester offers a mix of education, adventure, and wonder, making it a fantastic day out for all ages. The variety of exhibits and hands-on activities ensure every visitor leaves with a deeper appreciation of ocean life. Its location within the Trafford Centre makes it easy to combine with shopping or dining, making it a perfect outing for families.

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Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Turtle Beach: Start your journey at turtle beach, an interactive, a unique 3D projection experience that navigates you through the life cycle of a sea turtle, from egg to the sea.
Rocky Hideout: Venture deep into the worlds underwater cave system in Rocky Hideout. Little ones can explore mini caves and immersive tank displays to get up close to some weird and wonderful species.
Jellyfish Seas: Our mesmerising sea nettle jellyfish live inside an interactive colour-changing tank. Select a colour and watch it change as the jellyfish float around enchantingly.
Shark Shipwreck: Underwater worlds can form anywhere, even shipwrecks. Explore a range of tanks that house a variety of species who would all be able to call a shipwreck home.
Coral Reefs: Welcome to a kaleidoscope of colour! Our Coral Reef is bustling with activity, filled with fish of every shape, colour and pattern you could imagine.
Ocean Tunnel: Step inside our incredible ocean tunnel and find yourself fully submerged in the wonders of our tropical seas, surrounded by amazing creatures including sharks, tangs, rays and green sea turtles.
Ocean Window: Get another view of our mesmerising tropical ocean tank, how many different species can you spot? Little ones can also have a different kind of deep-sea adventure in our sub-aqua soft play area.
Stingray Bay: Enter the mesmerising stingray bay and watch as the stingrays glide around with the sharks and fish that live in here too. There's pufferfish, a variety of sharks and tangs, as well as a whole schools of rays!
Sea Ranger: Journey back in time to the age of the dinosaurs to discover where fish came from.
Rockpool: Step into the world of the rockpool and meet our sea-superstars!
VIP Experiences: Welcome! Prepare for a world of glittering scales, humongous tentacles and inquisitive sea turtles. Dive in and make the most out of your visit with an upgrade to one of our VIP experiences! Are you ready for an experience of a lifetime?

Facilities

Parking: The Trafford Centre has free parking.
Food & Drinks: SEA LIFE Manchester has a strict no eating or drinking policy. However there are restaurants and cafés in close proximity to the attraction which you can visit before or after your visit.
Toilets: There are toilets and baby changing facilities within the centre.
Buggy: This aquarium is fully buggy accessible. We unfortunately do not have any cloakroom facilities for you to be able to store your belongings.

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Price Details

Anytime Entry Ticket (Reschedule for free up to 24 hours before your arrival time)

Online from £28.95 per adult

Standard Ticket + VR Experience (Ultimate SEA LIFE Package)

Online from £27.75 per adult

Family Entry Ticket

Online from £40 per family

Standard Ticket

Book in advance: £16 per adult
On the day: £26 per adult

Student Ticket: £15.00

Adult & Toddler Ticket: £16.50

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Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Children’s Birthday parties at SEA LIFE Manchester

Your own birthday party room in the attraction for 2 hours
A dedicated birthday party host providing fun games and activities
Birthday Cake
Downloadable party invitations
Food space available (self catering only)
Decorations, plates and cutlery are provided
PLUS, explore the aquarium!

Our super birthday packages are £25 per child.
The package includes 2 free adult spaces to supervise the party and any additional adults can attend at a rate of £15 per person.
Parties can be booked for a minimum of 12 children and a maximum of 25 children. The total party number cannot exceed 30, including the 2 free adults and any additional paying adults.

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Open 10am-6pm on weekdays
Open 10am-7pm on weekends

Address: SEA LIFE Manchester, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester, UK

Post Code: M17 8AS

Council: Trafford

County: Greater Manchester

By Bus: Buses run regularly from all over the Greater Manchester region to our own on-site Bus Station:

Service 18 to Trafford Park and Eccles.
Service 18 to Davyhulme, Flixton, Ashton upon Mersey, Sale, Baguley, Wythenshawe and Manchester Airport.
Service 20 to Eccles, Worsley, Walkden, Little Hulton, Logistics North, Deane and Bolton.
Service 21 to Eccles, Monton, Swinton, Clifton and Agecroft.
Service 22 to Eccles, Monton, Swinton, Farnworth and Bolton.
Service 23 to Davyhulme, Urmston, Stretford, Chorlton, Didsbury and Stockport.
Service 25 to Davyhulme, Lostock, Stretford, Chorlton, Fallowfield, Withington and Stockport.
Service 52 to Eccles, Salford, Broughton and Cheetham Hill.
Service 100 to Irlam, Cadishead and Warrington.
Service 100 to Eccles, Salford and Manchester.
Service 126 to Boothstown, Astley and Leigh.
Service 132 to Boothstown, Atherton, Tyldesley and Wigan.
Service 150 to Stretford, Chorlton, Fallowfield, Levenshulme, Longsight, Belle Vue and Gorton.
Service 245 to Davyhulme, Flixton, Stretford, Sale and Altrincham.
Service 247 to Davyhulme, Flixton, Partington and Altrincham.
Service 250 to Trafford Park, MUFC, Hulme and Manchester.
Express Service X22 to Bolton. (Saturdays only)
Express Service X50 to Trafford Park, MUFC, Old Trafford and Manchester.

By Train: Manchester Piccadilly: Then catch the express X50 or 250 bus from Piccadilly Gardens, a few minutes’ walk away. There is a bus stop right outside which you can walk easily to the Centre or a stop at The Trafford Centre.

By Car: Situated right next to the Trafford Palazzo Car Park at The Trafford Centre. Parking is free all day, every day.