SEA LIFE Manchester Tickets

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

eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card

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

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

Opening dates and times vary throughout the year.

The regular opening times are the following:

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.