Insider’s Guide to Sea Life Centres

With 11 SEA LIFE attractions to find around the UK, you’re never too far away from a hammerhead shark.  For those searching for a deal, then it’s worth checking out our SEA LIFE Cheap Ticket & 2 for 1 Voucher Guide before exploring our money saving top tips to get the most from your day out.

SEA LIFE Tickets, (online savings)

Whilst 2 for 1 vouchers give you savings off standard price tickets, it’s worth noting that online promotions that can offer substantial savings too.  We’ve found discounts of up to 10% off standard price tickets plus timed ticket entry to manage admissions.  Look out for multi attraction tickets too that offer even greater savings and a 90 day grace period for those that wish to space out their visits!

TO BUY GO TO SEA LIFE Cheap Tickets including timed entry tickets.
SEA LIFE Cheap Tickets including timed entry tickets

 SEA LIFE; Tips to Beat the Queues

1. Online Savings; there are savings to be made for those book online at SEA LIFE with discounts of up to 10% off standard price tickets.

2. Promotional Offers; for more information on 2 for 1 vouchers, promotional tickets and even free ticket offers worth taking a look at our SEA LIFE Deals page packed with current vouchers, promotions & discounts.  Remember to look out for excluded dates and vouchers cannot be used for secondary attractions, (such as SEA LIFE attractions located within Alton Towers or Chessington World of Adventures).

3. Bottle Neck; often the biggest bottle neck at any SEA LIFE can be as you arrive to access the attraction. Particularly at busy times it can be worth booking online to take advantage of timed entry that makes use of a designated entry point that bypasses the bulk of the queues, (differing arrangements in place at London SEA LIFE).

4. London SEA LIFE Aquarium; at select times of the year, this attraction can have a different entry system in place for priority entrance tickets for those looking to avoid the queues.

5. Voucher holders; it is recommended that customers with promotional vouchers should redeem and pre-book tickets in advance to guarantee entry.  Follow our step by step guide to help you take advantage of this offer over at How To Redeem SEA LIFE 2 for 1 Vouchers.

Looking for cheap SEA LIFE tickets? Look out for Early Bird Tickets for those that can book online in advance.
Early Bird Tickets for those that can book online in advance.

SEA LIFE, (photo; Phil Loach)

SEA LIFE; Tips & Tricks

6. Early Bird; for a quieter experience during peak times, it’s always best to arrive early to avoid the queues.  Worth checking out the opening times on the day of your visit & plan accordingly.  If you can arrive before the setting opens for the day, you’ll be rewarded with a less crowded trip.

7. Passholders; often passholders can make use of  separate fastrack entry points too so worth double checking the arrangements at your local SEA LIFE.  There are now differing Merlin Passes in place so worth being aware of the range of restrictions on use for each pass.  All passholders should pre-book in advance to ensure entry into the attraction.

8. Look out for some Unusual SEA LIFE Deals & Promotions including canal cleans that come with free ticket offer!

9. The Weather Factor; visitor numbers at indoor attractions are particularly weather dependent so you’ll not be the only one considering a trip to SEA LIFE on a wet day.  If you are planning to visit during peak times/school holidays why not buck the trend and visit a on sunny day.

10. Latecomers; at select times of the year you can pick up discounted late entry tickets from 3pm that not only offers cheaper entry but can also provide another opportunity to avoid the queues.

11. Food & Drink; whilst many SEA LIFE Centres do not have a café on site, and whilst previously picnics were welcome, this isn’t always the case now so worth checking with your local SEA LIFE before you set out.

For current deals & promotions, go to our Cheap Tickets Sea Life Attractions page packed with information on 2 for 1 vouchers, promo codes & other cheap ticket offers.

SEA LIFE, (photo; Phil Loach)

SEA LIFE; Top Tips

12. Quench That Thirst; pack some drinks for the children as it can get quite warm due to temperature controls in place for the marine life.

13. What’s On; keep an eye out for events/feeding times that are taking place on the day of your visit as a great free add-on to your day.

14. Feeding Experiences; enhance your visit with a VIP SEA LIFE Feeding/Diving Experience that can include getting up close & personal with penguins, turtles and even sharks!   Worth checking if this is running on your visit and book online in advance to avoid disappointment.

15. Return Visits; if capacity allows a number of SEA LIFE attractions will let come & go throughout the day for those that would like to combine a trip with a spot of shopping/meal out, (some exclusions apply).  Ensure your hand is stamped before you leave & check whether it’s possible to use the gift shop as a means of re-entry.

16. Value For Money; at many of the settings you can make your way around as many times as you wish on the day of your visit, (this may not be possible due to current restrictions).  Time a second trip to coincide with feeding times or another visit to the 4D cinema, (attractions vary at each SEA LIFE).

SEA LIFE; Tried & Tested

London SEA LIFE Aquarium; placed next to the London Eye this is a popular setting for visitors to London.

SEA LIFE Birmingham; set in Brindley Place this is ideally located for those looking to combine a meal out/shopping with a visit to the aquarium.

SEA LIFE Blackpool; located close to the Blackpool Tower & Pleasure Beach, this is great for those planning a few days in this seaside town.

SEA LIFE Manchester; set within the Trafford Centre this is the latest Sea Life Centre to open in the heart of the shopping district.