SEA LIFE Brighton

Things To Do

Embark on a fascinating journey and exciting experience through the diverse marine ecosystems at SEA LIFE Centre Brighton. Marvel at the vibrant coral reefs, be amazed by the graceful movements of stingrays and get up close with friendly and inquisitive turtles. The Brighton Aquarium is home to hundreds of mesmerising creatures, providing an incredible opportunity for kids and adults alike to learn about marine biodiversity and the importance of ocean conservation.

Day and Night

SEA LIFE Brighton Aquarium is full of excitement! Marvel at the wonders of the coral reef as it transforms from Day to Night in the UK's first Day and Night experience.

Dance on the interactive bio-luminescent beach, discover 24h hours of beautiful wander of a coral reef and uncover the magic of the ocean at night. With floor-to-ceiling viewings, you can see first-hand what makes amazing ocean creatures glow.

Glass Bottom Boat

Fancy a VIP experience that will blow your mind? You can sail over sharks and beautiful sea turtles as you glide over them in the Glass Bottom Boat ride experience!

Rainforest Adventure

Venture into the rainforest and discover a whole environment of exotic and aquatic animals! From leaping frogs and iguanas and snapping jaws from turtles - not to forget the piranhas with sharp teeth, too!

Ocean Tunnel

Ready for an amazing journey? Take a walk in a breathtaking underwater tunnel, set your eyes on beautiful sea creatures, spot the clownfish at the Coral Reef and see hundreds of amazing fish in the floor-to-ceiling viewing window.

With so many amazing displays, you will surely see some incredible creatures and discover more about our oceans and marine life at this wonderful Brighton aquarium!

In seven daily talks and feeds, you can also uncover the fascinating secrets of star fish, hear the clicking sound of sea horses feeding, and lots more. Kids will learn through play as they decipher hidden messages, clean rubbish from the ocean, and explore the rest of the activities at the Conservation Zone. Don't forget to pick from the lovely selection of gift shop products before you leave! Pocket money treats and more are available.

Don't forget to check out the rockpool, ray pool and harbour in the Victorian arcade! The Gothic-inspired vaulted ceilings are the centrepiece with tanks on either side. So, you can see some incredible creatures up close and marvel at the beautiful building.

VIP Experiences

Did you know Brighton SEA LIFE Centre also offers VIP feeding experiences? You'll have the chance to feed mighty sharks or cute turtles! It's truly an amazing experience.

Accessibility

Brighton SEA LIFE Centre is wheelchair-friendly. There is a disabled, step-free level access entrance located through an underpass from the beach that can be accessed via the ramp down to Brighton Beach. There is also an accessible toilet available with wall-mounted grab rails. There is plenty of sloped and step-free access throughout the aquarium.

There is only one area of SEA LIFE Brighton to which full access is not available: the Ocean Tunnel in the Auditorium. However, this display can also be seen from the Glass Tunnel, which is accessible. The marine experts who gave the talks in the Auditorium will head to the underwater tunnel afterwards to speak to anyone unable to attend.

Please also note that a step runs alongside some of the displays in the Victorian arcade, which means wheelchair or mobility scooter access is restricted by approximately 70 cm.

So, swim to SEA LIFE Centre Brighton Aquarium for its amazing displays, unique aquarium tunnel, glass-bottomed boat and insanely cute giant turtles! There's a reason it's such a popular attraction in Brighton!

Why we recommend SEA LIFE Brighton as a must-visit for families:

- Underwater tunnel and glass bottom boat

- Oldest operating aquarium in the world

- It's an all weather attraction for children and adults

SEA LIFE Brighton Reviews

Mum and blogger Jupiter Hadley reviewed a recent visit to SEA LIFE Brighton with her family. Jupiter had a great time. She said:

"We really enjoy looking at animals and fish, so going to Sea Life Brighton, with the kids, was a goal of ours! We were planning on only going if it rained but found we had enough time on our long day out to see the aquarium. It's actually the world's oldest continually operating aquarium, which is quite a big deal! The aquarium is almost underground, so we went down some steps and went into the place. The architecture was wonderful; high ceilings, all lit up, and beautiful tanks of fish right at the entrance. They always have lots of activities going on too!"