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SEA LIFE Brighton

Step inside the historic Victorian building of the world’s oldest operating aquarium, SEA LIFE Brighton, and explore themed marine zones from colourful coral reefs to shark-filled ocean tunnels. Discover 5,000+ marine creatures, listen to daily talks, and witness feeding sessions in a space just minutes from Brighton Pier.
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SEA LIFE Brighton
Guests exploring SEA Life Brighton's illuminated aquarium corridor.
Children observing marine life at SEA Life Brighton aquarium.
Guests observing marine life at SEA Life Brighton.
Shark swimming at Sea Life London aquarium.
Guests exploring touch pool at SEA Life Brighton.
Red-bellied piranha swimming at SEA Life Brighton aquarium.
Child interacting with touch pool at SEA Life Brighton with staff guidance.
Guests exploring interactive exhibit at SEA Life Brighton.
Sea turtle swimming near rocks at Sea Life Brighton.
Children interacting with an exhibit at SEA Life Brighton.
Guests exiting SEA LIFE Brighton with children.

SEA LIFE Brighton: Anytime Entry Ticket

Free cancellation
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Explore at your pace

  • Enjoy anytime entry to SEA LIFE Brighton with no fixed time slots, giving you the flexibility to arrive when it suits you and explore at your own pace.

  • Step inside the world’s oldest operating aquarium and discover over 5,000 marine creatures within a striking Victorian setting.

  • Walk through the immersive Ocean Tunnel and watch sharks, rays, and tropical fish glide overhead for an impressive close-up encounter.

  • See the UK’s largest collection of sharks and rays under one roof, including blacktip reef sharks, zebra sharks, and impressive stingrays.

  • Enhance your visit with daily expert talks and feeding sessions, where aquarists share insights into marine conservation, animal behaviour, and feeding routines.

More details

  • Enjoy anytime entry to SEA LIFE Brighton with no fixed time slots, giving you the flexibility to arrive when it suits you and explore at your own pace.

  • Step inside the world’s oldest operating aquarium and discover over 5,000 marine creatures within a striking Victorian setting.

  • Walk through the immersive Ocean Tunnel and watch sharks, rays, and tropical fish glide overhead for an impressive close-up encounter.

  • See the UK’s largest collection of sharks and rays under one roof, including blacktip reef sharks, zebra sharks, and impressive stingrays.

  • Enhance your visit with daily expert talks and feeding sessions, where aquarists share insights into marine conservation, animal behaviour, and feeding routines.

from
£21
Guests exploring touch pool at SEA Life Brighton.
Guests exploring underwater tunnel at SEA Life Brighton.
Guests exploring SEA Life Brighton aquarium exhibit.
Guests walking through the aquarium tunnel at SEA Life Brighton.
VR headset user experiencing Sea Life London virtual tour.
Child interacting with fish and turtle at SEA Life Brighton aquarium.
Visitors walking through the aquarium tunnel at SEA Life Brighton, surrounded by fish.
Visitors enjoying the aquarium tunnel at SEA Life Brighton, surrounded by colorful fish.
Child observing diverse fish and a shark at SEA Life Brighton aquarium.
Guests observing fish at SEA Life Brighton aquarium.
Sea turtle swimming at SEA Life Brighton aquarium.
Guests observing sea turtles at SEA Life Brighton.
Visitors exploring SEA Life Brighton's illuminated aquarium corridor.
SEA Life Brighton interior with colorful arched ceilings and seating area.
Aquarium tank with tropical fish at SEA Life Brighton.
Gothic arches and illuminated displays inside SEA Life Brighton.

SEA LIFE Brighton: Deluxe Anytime Package

Free cancellation
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Explore at your pace

  • Dive into SEA LIFE Brighton with flexible entry on your chosen date, giving you the freedom to explore exhibits at your own pace.

  • Walk through the Day & Night Ocean Experience and the underwater tunnel to see coral reefs, reef fish, sharks, rays, and tropical species up close.

  • Discover themed areas such as the Victorian Arcade, Rainforest Adventure, and Conservation Cove, each showcasing unique habitats and marine life.

  • Step away from the exhibits and immerse yourself in a 360° VR adventure that brings marine habitats vividly to life.

  • Join daily expert talks and feeding sessions to learn about animal behaviour and conservation and enhance your visit with a mission pack or guidebook for deeper insight into SEA LIFE Brighton’s marine world.

More details

  • Dive into SEA LIFE Brighton with flexible entry on your chosen date, giving you the freedom to explore exhibits at your own pace.

  • Walk through the Day & Night Ocean Experience and the underwater tunnel to see coral reefs, reef fish, sharks, rays, and tropical species up close.

  • Discover themed areas such as the Victorian Arcade, Rainforest Adventure, and Conservation Cove, each showcasing unique habitats and marine life.

  • Step away from the exhibits and immerse yourself in a 360° VR adventure that brings marine habitats vividly to life.

  • Join daily expert talks and feeding sessions to learn about animal behaviour and conservation and enhance your visit with a mission pack or guidebook for deeper insight into SEA LIFE Brighton’s marine world.

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£26.50
Guests exploring underwater tunnel at SEA Life Brighton.
Guests observing marine life at SEA Life Brighton aquarium.
Shark swimming at SEA Life Brighton aquarium.
Underwater tunnel walkway at SEA LIFE Brighton with colorful marine life.
Guests exiting SEA LIFE Brighton with children.
Children observing jellyfish at SEA Life Brighton.
Children observing starfish at SEA Life Brighton aquarium.
School of colorful fish swimming in SEA LIFE Brighton aquarium.
Guests exploring SEA Life Brighton's illuminated aquarium corridor.
Guests observing marine life at SEA Life Brighton.
Children observing marine life at SEA Life Brighton aquarium.

SEA LIFE Brighton: Standard Admission Tickets

Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
Explore at your pace

  • Discover the ocean by day and night at the world’s oldest operating aquarium, home to the UK’s largest collection of sharks and rays under one roof.

  • Admire the striking Victorian Gothic architecture as you explore habitats housing 5,000+ marine creatures, including the immersive underwater tunnel.

  • Get up close to species such as Blacktip Reef Sharks, Zebra Sharks, Blotched Tail Stingrays, and a vibrant array of starfish from oceans around the world.

  • Step into tropical zones with glowing coral reefs, visit the seahorse nursery, and spot green sea turtles and sharks from the glass-bottom boat experience.

  • Join daily expert talks to learn about marine conservation and animal behaviour, then plan your visit around feeding sessions to watch marine species in action.

More details

  • Discover the ocean by day and night at the world’s oldest operating aquarium, home to the UK’s largest collection of sharks and rays under one roof.

  • Admire the striking Victorian Gothic architecture as you explore habitats housing 5,000+ marine creatures, including the immersive underwater tunnel.

  • Get up close to species such as Blacktip Reef Sharks, Zebra Sharks, Blotched Tail Stingrays, and a vibrant array of starfish from oceans around the world.

  • Step into tropical zones with glowing coral reefs, visit the seahorse nursery, and spot green sea turtles and sharks from the glass-bottom boat experience.

  • Join daily expert talks to learn about marine conservation and animal behaviour, then plan your visit around feeding sessions to watch marine species in action.

from
£16
Child observing sharks in the tunnel at SEA Life Brighton.
VR headset user experiencing Sea Life London virtual tour.
Children observing a terrarium at SEA Life Brighton.
Sea turtle swimming among colorful fish at Sea Life Brighton aquarium.
Guests exploring SEA Life Brighton's illuminated aquarium corridor.
Guest observing an illuminated aquarium exhibit at SEA Life Brighton.
Spiny lobster in aquarium at Sea Life Brighton.
Child pointing at jellyfish in SEA Life Brighton aquarium.
Child pointing at fish in aquarium at SEA Life Brighton.
Visitors observing fish tank at SEA Life Brighton.
Fish swimming in an aquarium at Sea Life Brighton.
Guests observing marine life at SEA Life Brighton aquarium.
Guests enjoying interactive ocean display at SEA Life Brighton.

SEA LIFE Brighton: The SEA LIFE package

Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
Explore at your pace

  • Encounter sharks, rays, stingrays, and over 5,000 marine creatures up close in carefully curated habitats at SEA LIFE Brighton.

  • Explore immersive environments, including the Day & Night Ocean exhibit, the underwater tunnel and the Rainforest Adventure for a close-up look at marine life.

  • Step into a fully immersive VR experience, exploring marine worlds in 360° for a unique and interactive perspective on the ocean.

  • Enjoy a family-friendly visit with flexible entry, hands-on mission packs, and engaging exhibits designed to educate and entertain guests of all ages.

  • Watch expert talks and live feeding sessions, where aquarists share insights into animal behaviour, conservation efforts, and the care of marine creatures.

More details

  • Encounter sharks, rays, stingrays, and over 5,000 marine creatures up close in carefully curated habitats at SEA LIFE Brighton.

  • Explore immersive environments, including the Day & Night Ocean exhibit, the underwater tunnel and the Rainforest Adventure for a close-up look at marine life.

  • Step into a fully immersive VR experience, exploring marine worlds in 360° for a unique and interactive perspective on the ocean.

  • Enjoy a family-friendly visit with flexible entry, hands-on mission packs, and engaging exhibits designed to educate and entertain guests of all ages.

  • Watch expert talks and live feeding sessions, where aquarists share insights into animal behaviour, conservation efforts, and the care of marine creatures.

from
£21.50

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Bring a camera—there are plenty of photogenic spots, especially in the Ocean Tunnel and jellyfish gallery.

Interactive touch pools are a hit with kids, so encourage little ones to ask staff about the animals they meet.

The aquarium is fully accessible, with lifts and ramps throughout for strollers and wheelchairs.

Gift shops offer marine-themed souvenirs and educational toys—perfect for a memorable takeaway.

Plan to pair your visit with nearby attractions like Brighton Palace Pier or the beach for a full seaside day out.

About SEA LIFE Brighton

SEA LIFE Brighton is a highlight of any marine adventure, offering the chance to walk beneath sharks, meet rescued turtles, and experience the ocean’s wonders in a historic setting. Its blend of interactive exhibits and educational talks makes it a top pick for wildlife lovers exploring the UK’s best aquariums.

AddressMarine Parade, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1TB, UK
Also known asBrighton Aquarium
Year opened1872
Founded byEugenius Birch
Visitors per year80000
Expected wait time - Standard30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

SEA LIFE Brighton opened in 1872, making it the world’s oldest continuously operating aquarium.

The aquarium’s grand Victorian arcade is a Grade II listed building, preserving its original 19th-century charm.

Its Ocean Tunnel allows visitors to walk beneath sharks and turtles in a 360° underwater experience.

The Day & Night Coral Reef exhibit showcases the same reef by day and by night, featuring bioluminescent and nocturnal species.

SEA LIFE Brighton offers a unique glass-bottom boat ride, letting guests view marine life from above the main shark tank.

Why visit SEA LIFE Brighton?

Historic Victorian Setting

Experience the world’s oldest operating aquarium, housed in a stunning Victorian arcade that blends heritage architecture with modern marine displays.

Immersive Ocean Tunnel

Walk through a 360° acrylic tunnel beneath a giant shark tank, surrounded by reef sharks, rays, and turtles gliding overhead for a truly immersive encounter.

Interactive Touch Pools

Get hands-on with native rays, shark eggs, and starfish at the interactive rockpool, an engaging highlight for children and the naturally curious.

Unique Rainforest Adventure

Explore a lush, atmospheric rainforest zone with anacondas, water dragons, and exotic reptiles, offering a dramatic contrast to the ocean exhibits.

Educational Animal Talks & Shows

Enjoy daily turtle feeding presentations, shark talks, and special events that bring marine conservation and animal stories to life for all ages.

Plan your visit

Address

Marine Parade, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 1TB, UK

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