SEA LIFE Brighton

“As a Brighton local currently on maternity leave, I bought the annual pass for £32 and it’s such a good deal for the whole year! I’ve already visited a few times with my baby, my antenatal group, friends and my partner, and it’s become one of our favourite places to go during the week. The huge tank is amazing, and we love seeing the turtles and sharks. The lighting throughout is also a really great sensory experience for my baby. What really makes the experience special though is the staff! They’re incredibly knowledgeable and often go out of their way to share little details about the creatures that make the visit so much more interesting!! It’s always really clean, with plenty of baby changing facilities and space for buggy parking. I’ve only visited during weekday daytime hours, but it’s never felt overly busy, just a really nice atmosphere. It’s very pram friendly too. You can walk around with the pram easily, park it up in places, and there are ramps throughout. The café is a great little spot for feeding breaks. They serve Costa coffee and have a few sandwiches and drinks. The gift shop is also lovely, with everything from small affordable souvenirs to bigger gifts. It’s the kind of place you can visit again and again and still notice and learn something new each time.”

“It's been a while since my last visit (10+years ago) and what a treat it was! So many new things and now with 5 year old child, I appreciate all the extras. Great number of species present, clean, entertaining, informative, interactive. Loved the pool and feeding time of turtles and sharks. The staff was very engaging and informative. Although the sound was too loud and played everywhere including outside of the pool, so there was nowhere to escape the noise (my 5 year old was distressed after 15min and wanted to leave, so we left). Overall sound was quite loud (the background music throughout the aquarium) for my likening. Strongly recommend the "boat trip" with see-through floor. Although seems pricey (£30 for up to 6ppl), it is worth it, especially when you have kids. The view is completely different than from the tunnel. And it is so peaceful there. The staff, Olley, who was taking us on the boat trip, was very friendly, welcoming, informative and engaging and entertaining. New VR experience is also so much worth it - £6 or £10 for two ppl, for a great movie of your choice. Done swimming with dolphins one and it felt sooo real! Standard facilities available with good options in the café. Must visit.”

“SEA LIFE in Brighton is a great place to visit, especially with kids. There’s plenty to see, with lots of interesting sea creatures, colourful fish, and interactive displays that keep children engaged and curious. The setting itself is very nice, with the historic building giving the whole experience a unique atmosphere. Walking through the exhibits is enjoyable and easy to follow, making it a relaxed visit for families. It was a bit busy during our visit, but everything was well organised and there was no real waiting, which made the experience smooth and pleasant. Overall, a fun and worthwhile place to spend a few hours.”

“Great place to visit. Interesting information about marine life. Lots of different species of fish. Saw the turtles being fed. They also had times for stingray feeding. They also have a jungle section with bugs, spiders etc. Fascinating to watch the ants do their daily activities too!”