SEA LIFE Birmingham Admission Ticket

Overview

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Dive into the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham and come face-to-fin with over 2,000 amazing creatures including the UK’s first and only sea otters, Ozzy and Ola! Marvel at their playful personalities and adorable faces as you get up close to a species never seen before in the UK!

Say hello to our cheeky colony of Gentoo penguins before heading to our interactive rockpool where you can learn all about marine life and even stroke a starfish!

Immerse yourself in the UK’s only 360° Ocean Tunnel as sharks, rays and our giant green sea turtle, Mo swim around you!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Entrance ticket to SEA LIFE Birmingham

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham

Brindley Pl, The Water's Edge, Brindleyplace Birmingham United Kingdom

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham

Dive into the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham and come face-to-fin with over 2,000 amazing creatures including the UK’s first and only sea otters, Ozzy and Ola! Marvel at the cheeky antics of our Gentoo penguins before immersing yourself in the UK’s only 360° Ocean Tunnel as sharks, rays and even a giant green sea turtle swim around you!

Admission Included

Options

Off Peak

Peak

Reviews

3.22

193 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great Staff
A5293JBrichardt,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Great day out. Parking was expensive but council owned so not event fault. Price was ok for what you get so worth a visit.
Ok for a quick visit, nothing special
samanthalG8797EG,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Visited today for an early birthday treat for my nearly 2year old. Wasn't as big as I first thought, and taking juat under 2hrs to get there was rather disappointing. Went around twice, juat under 1 5hrs. Luckily we got £10pp ticket deal come through which we took advantage of. Least we've been, bit wouldn't say we'd go back in any hurry.
Not bad, not great.
ScoobyHue,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
I’ve been to a few Sea Life centres and while Birmingham has some lovely exhibitions it was definitely my least favourite. The 360 degree tunnel has condensation in the bottom panel so it isn’t technically a 360 degree tunnel as you can’t actually see clearly out of the bottom as the glass is condensed up. The centre is small as it is limited for space in the middle of a city. It’s more of an exhibition than a day out - events are timed to usher you through the building and it is difficult to go back because of the crowds. Once you exit you cannot re-enter despite having a ‘day-ticket’. A recommendation for improvement would be to use QR codes with an audio link for people to listen to the talks and they can then progress through the centre at their own pace. As it was - we were often competing for viewing space because talks were done only at meal times and they have to be at set times.
Borderline cruelty
hotmail124,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Penguins were swimming a loop from what I assume boredom. Didn’t like the open tank where children were actively encouraged to stroke a starfish.
Good visit
artv936,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I enjoyed my visit. Enjoyed learning and watching all the different marine life. The Penguins were definitely my favourites. Hopefully will come back again in the future.
Fantastic
A4835XWsuep,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely fantastic my grandchildren were enthralled by the amazing variety of sea life they loved the penguins swimming would highly recommend
Overall poor and overpriced
57natasjab,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Incredibly busy to point couldn’t see half the tanks and were constantly stuck behind others who were selfish and had no intention of moving for others to get a good view. We unfortunately had completed it within less than an hour and felt like it was massively overpriced - £15 for a single picture at the end was another disappointment. Will not be visiting again.
Disappointed
Seaside28236648441,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Family of 3, myslef a 3 year old and a 5 year old. Over crowded couldn't get any decent viewings of tanks not even the children. Not much to do or see. 69 pounds was very disappointing will not return.
Enjoyable Experience
L2746YEstephenf,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
A truly enjoyable experience. Was lucky enough to avoid a huge crowd and therefore could take several good pictures. Staff were helpful and cooperative.
A great time was had by all
gailwV7685RG,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Had a great time with my daughter and grandson. Although he is only 1 there was still lots for him to enjoy. We got a deal, but I do find admission a little expensive generally. We were they the best part of 3 hours as my grandson was having a great time toddling about. It was quiet as we went mid week and not in school holidays. Staff were very attentive with my grandson

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