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SEA LIFE Manchester Tickets

Journey through Manchester aquarium and discover the magical sea life underwater world

eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card

SEA LIFE Centre Manchester key information

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 48 hours in advance to receive a full refund.

Highlights

  • Journey through the SEA LIFE Manchester aquarium and discover the magical sealife underwater world
  • Meet the resident short claw otters and explore the wonders of the rainforest
  • 23 November – 31 December: SEA LIFE Aquariums take families on a Christmas journey with conservation expert Snowy the Snowman! Join Snowy, grab your activity sheets and meet some of the incredible arctic animals as well as our amazing SEA LIFE regulars and learn all about them and how you could help to keep them safe. Little ones can take on the challenges, find the answers, learn about the oceans and have loads of fun

What's included

  • Entry to SEA LIFE Manchester

Unlock this experience with a VisitBritain Gift Card

Prepare for the experience

Children information

  • Children under 2 are free of charge but must be included in the booking so require a ticket
  • A maximum of 3 free infant tickets per booking is allowed
  • Children under 2 years old cannot be booked alone
  • Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult
  • Baby changing facilities available
  • Pushchairs are allowed

Accessibility information

  • Carers are welcome, one carer per disabled customer
  • Please, contact us should you require more accessibility information

SEA LIFE Manchester ticket restrictions

  • Child tickets must be booked together with at least one Adult ticket

Opening dates and times vary throughout the year.

The regular opening times are the following:

  • Daily: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (last entry 4:00 pm).

How to get there

  • Address: SEA LIFE Manchester, Barton Square, intu Trafford Centre, Manchester M17 8AS
  • By car: Located off the M60, via junction 9 or 10.
  • By bus: You can access SEA LIFE Manchester easily via a bus connection from Manchester’s biggest train station. Then catch the express X50 or 250 bus from Piccadilly Gardens, a few minutes’ walk away.
  • By train: Main station is Manchester Piccadilly.
    • Then catch the express X50 or 250 bus from Piccadilly Gardens, a few minutes’ walk away.

    • Train services:

      • Service 18 to Stretford, Sale, Wythenshawe, Manchester Airport and Altrincham.
      • Service 22 to Eccles, Monton, Swinton, Farnworth and Bolton.
      • Service 22 to Urmston, Chorlton, Withington and Stockport.
      • Service 23/23A to Davyhulme, Urmston (23), Lostock (23A), Stretford, Chorlton, Didsbury and Stockport.
      • Service 68 to Eccles, Worsley, Walkden, Little Hulton, Farnworth and Bolton.
      • Service 100 to Peel Green, Irlam, Cadishead and Warrington.
      • Service 100 to Eccles, Salford and Manchester.
      • Service 110 to Eccles, Weaste, Salford and Manchester.
      • Service 126 to Astley and Leigh.
      • Service 132 to Atherton, Tydlesley and Wigan.
      • Service 245 to Davyhulme, Flixton, Stretford, Sale and Altrincham.
      • Service 247 toDavyhulme, Flixton, Partington and Altrincham.
      • Service 250 to Trafford Park, MUFC, Hulme and Manchester.

Frequently asked questions

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Merlin Entertainments Ltd.

Upon booking you will receive an instant order confirmation with a link to download the e-ticket including your booking number (starting with ‘5’). You can download it to your mobile phone or print it out to show when you arrive.

Child tickets must be booked together with at least one Adult ticket.