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Meet sharks, penguins, otters and a giant green sea turtle at the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham. Your ticket gives you entry to one of Birmingham's best indoor family attractions, including the UK's only 360 degree ocean tunnel and more than 60 displays of marine and freshwater life.
From 1 April to 5 May 2026, families can also enjoy the Animal Crossing: New Horizons event, included with admission. It is a good fit for toddlers, younger children and older kids alike, with an easy indoor route and plenty to spot at child height.
Tickets are timed, so you can plan your day properly and avoid turning up without entry. For more family-friendly aquarium days out, browse our aquarium tickets.
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Entry to National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham at your chosen time slot.
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Trusted by 10,000,000 FamiliesYour main ticket option is Standard Ticket, which includes entry to the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham at your chosen 10-minute time slot. Official SEA LIFE booking pages also list Anytime Entry Ticket, Adult + Toddler Ticket, selected Family Tickets, and some multi-attraction tickets, depending on date and availability.
The National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham is built for an easy city-centre family day out. You follow a clear indoor route through freshwater and marine habitats, with plenty of stopping points for younger children and enough variety to keep older kids interested too.
The headline experience here is the UK's only 360 degree ocean tunnel. Families can walk underneath sharks, rays and tropical fish, with sea life visible above and around them the whole way through.
A bucket list experience... included with your ticket!
The centre is home to Gentoo penguins, sea otters and a giant green sea turtle, alongside jellyfish, seahorses and reef species. It gives younger children easy animal recognition moments while still feeling varied enough for older kids.
The attraction is in Brindleyplace, close to Birmingham city centre transport links and nearby places to eat. Because the route is indoors and the attraction is buggy accessible, it works well for year-round planning.
Oh no! Captain Careless has lost all the pirate treasure at SEA LIFE, and the crew (and some very curious creatures) are not impressed! Set off on an interactive treasure hunt around the aquarium, filling in your pirate map as you go and learning about the ocean’s hidden treasures. Enjoy pirate-themed games, crafts and activities, meet Captain Careless, and win a prize for taking part in this swashbuckling family adventure!
Running 22nd March - 21st April 2026!
Animal Crossing: New Horizons running 01/04/2026 to 05/05/2026.
SEA LIFE Birmingham
The Waters Edge, Brindley Place, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2HL, England
Tel: 01216342604
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Last updated: 11:05 08/08/2026
Most asked questions relating to SEA LIFE Birmingham.
Your ticket includes entry to the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham at your booked time slot. It covers the main aquarium trail, including the 360 degree ocean tunnel and the main animal displays.
