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SEA LIFE Brighton

Brighton, United Kingdom Aquarium

One of the Most Revieweds in Brighton SEA LIFE Brighton provides an enjoyable experience, especially for families with children and marine life enthusiasts. Booking tickets in advance is highly recommended. Despite being smaller than some expect, the variety of sea life and the historic building make it worthwhile. Consider visiting on weekdays or during off-peak hours to avoid crowds. Check the schedule for feeding times and demonstrations for an enhanced experience. The aquarium is housed in a beautiful, historic building which adds to the overall experience. "The staff were wonderful, full of life, smiles and very helpful." "It was amazing how they turned the old building into such a wonder." "The turtles were great but really it feels way too expensive for what it is." "조명 등 분위기가 진짜 바다속에 있는거처럼 잘 되어있음. 동물 종류나 수가 많은 편은 아니나 바다속에 있는거같은 몰입감이 장난 아님." "The aquarium is beautifully designed, with a fascinating variety of marine life to see. The ocean tunnel was especially impressive." Frequently mentioned in reviews: Top-rated.online cuts through the clutter, highlighting only the reviews that are most helpful, earn the most likes, or come from the most active contributors. I had a lovely visiting Sea Brighton. The is thoughtfully laid out and has a wonderful mix of marine to discover. The ocean tunnel was a real highlight, watching the fish and glide above was a special experience. Brighton Sea is the world’s oldest aquarium, opened in 1872, and sits right by the beach. Inside, you can see thousands of sea creatures like sharks, turtles, rays, and seahorses. The building itself is special too, with beautiful Victorian-style architecture that makes it feel different from other aquariums. Visitors can walk through tunnels and watch fish and other animals swim all around them. One of the best parts is the glass-bottom boat ride, where you can look down and see and fish below. There are also fun and educational zones that teach about the ocean and how to protect sea life. With colourful coral reefs, rainforest animals, and plenty of interactive displays, Brighton Sea is a place for families and anyone who loves the ocean. We really enjoy sea attractions , and Sea Brighton didnt disappoint What a place and the were wonderful, full of life, smiles and very helpful. It was amazing how they turned the old building into such a wonder. Nice and easy to walk around and knowing you won't miss anything. I booked my tickets in advance and I would advise you do the same as they have some bargains on the website Lovely aquarium. Well organised, clean. at the reception desk very helpful and kind. An amazing experience. Because of the collaboration with Animal Crossing. We made a booking on 9 June. In the aquarium, you could explore the sea of course but also with some specifies in tropical forest as well. They would have feeding sessions as well If you go with children, you could sit down as audience and the host would ask you questions about the sea like and sharks. Overall it is very good and though without animal crossing, I would still again and thanks for protecting the sea in the city. Thanks for the trusts and charity in the as well. Had a wonderful at Brighton SEA LIFE. Tickets were reasonably priced, wasn’t busy when we went as it was mid week. Lots of things to see and experience. I particularly enjoyed the turtle feeling demo- the were really fun to listen to. Recommend it to people with kids as well as there was quite a few interactive things for kids to read and experience. They have a cafeteria with food and drink, a cute gift shop and well maintained clean toilets. Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SEA Brighton An amazing place to — beautifully maintained and full of fascinating marine life. The layout is perfect for families, especially with kids, and the underwater glass tunnel gives a stunning close-up view of sharks, turtles, and colorful fish. The are friendly and knowledgeable, always happy to share interesting facts. Everything is well-organized, clean, and easy to navigate. Definitely worth the — both fun and educational. A must-see attraction in Brighton! It was our first visiting the Brighton with our two kids, and overall it was a good experience. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that it’s actually the oldest in the world! There were lots of different species to see, including and sharks, which kept the kids really interested. The price felt a little on the high side, but still reasonable for what you get. We also decided to try the virtual reality for an extra £7 each—you can choose between whales, sharks, or manta rays. It was a fun addition and definitely something different. The kids enjoyed themselves, and we left with good memories. Worth a if you’re in Brighton, especially with children. Lovely place it felt historic, the were friendly and helpful. The vr was fun and I loved the special glass floor boat ride with all the information the lady gave us about sharks. We had a fantastic time. It was fascinating for my kids to handle the shark and ray eggs, so cool. The way they've restored the building and the lighting is super cool. The location of the cafe is too with the option of a coffee soon after entering or before the exit on the way out. The highlight for me was seeing the huge turtle in the main pool which has the tunnel underneath. The variety of sea creatures to see is amazing. We used our merlin passes and I'm so glad we included this place on our list of places to visit! A wonderful and especially as it's the oldest in the world. I even have a jungle part but I didn't like the spiders 😱🕷️🕷️ Lots of different tropical fish and and you can even see the get fed at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. They have a VR where you can swim with a shark's. I wouldn't recommend buying tickets in advance at the tickets cost for same as if you buy them on the door. Thank you for having us 👍🏻😊 After visiting sea in London, we had to pay a when I was in Brighton. I found discounted tickets online which made it affordable and half the price. The were great, friendly and knowledgeable. The building itself added to the aesthetics as you made your way through the aquarium. The only downside is that it's much smaller than I expected. It didn't take very long to make a full circuit around all areas but we still had a time! It was amazing and the black tip were awesome. It was amazing to see the up close and how big they were. The were very friendly, there were loads of activities to do and the VR was great! Would highly recommend, and it has loads of history! 조명 등 분위기가 진짜 바다속에 있는거처럼 잘 되어있음. 동물 종류나 수가 많은 편은 아니나 바다속에 있는거같은 몰입감이 장난 아님. 깨끗하고 친절하고 좋음. 화장실도 깨끗함 We had a fabulous family day out at the aquarium! We loved everything about it, the were very friendly and helpful, the layout was really nice and you can just walk through all of the exhibits without missing anything. The creatures were obviously the stars of the show, there are some incredible animals here but the exhibits they lived in were creative and fun to look at too. My 9 year old daughter had a crawling through tunnels and taking in the different environments you go through. Even the ambient music throughout the venue was nice! The is involved in some important conservation work as well which is great. We'll definitely be back, there's something for everyone here! Sea Brighton is such a beautiful experience. Captivated by its stunning marine displays and historic charm. The underwater tunnel and interactive exhibits make the both educational and mesmerizing. A perfect blend of conservation, beauty, and family friendly adventure! Really interesting and the architecture is amazing Very interesting Stunning, what a cool building. I live in Chicago, and I thought this would be quaint, but it is actually one of my new favorite aquariums. The builing is amazing, the lightings is incredible, the is very friendly, ans the gift shop is great. So worth a visit!!! It was well worth the price of entry. It is pretty cheap, all things considered. It is relatively small, I got through it in about 50 min. However, there is a range of different creatures, as well as one underwater bridge. So, that is interesting. I will say, I was a touch disappointed by the touch tank. I've never been able to do a touch tank before as I've never been to an aquarium, but I've seen pictures of my siblings doing them. This one is litterally just touching eggs that had hatched which is still interesting. I just expected more, being called a touch tank. I understand touch tanks aren't always for creatures. But, don't offer a touch tank and call it that because it sets up a certain expectation. If you do go, do not expect to touch any sea creatures at all. Other than the disappointment brought about by the touch tank, it was a nice place. I could see it being worth a look on a rainy day, or when needing to kill an hour. Very disappointing visit. The high points were the shark and turtle feed and talk and the glass bottom boat ride (paid extra for this and it lasted about 10 minutes) I thought it would just be us on the boat but there were two other families with crying toddlers that didn't want to be on there. The lady doing the talk on the boat was and did her best to talk over the crying children 🥴 The feed and talk was good but people are so rude, coming in half way through, standing in the way and talking. The and were but really it feels way too expensive for what it is, it was £79.50 for four of us (including the short glass bottom boat "ride") you can see everything there in under an hour. They don't take cash in the cafe either. All the way around they are encouraging people to avoid micro plastics and yet they choose to serve coffee in cups with plastic lids. It was £8 for two coffees and a small Cadbury chocolate bar. Loved that you could tell it was a old from the off...lovely structures. Staff were welcoming and smiley. £44 for two adults £4 for info leaflet (we did not buy) and also donation to the aquarium, all a bit much for the experience. It was quite busy in there which was fine. If we had known about the different talks/demos and the times they were happening when we arrived, we would have gone straight there. Also a school of five year olds were there. Being loud and running around. I understand children can be exited but maybe there could be set aside for just school visits???? As difficult to take pictures/ videos when they are running everywhere. Just I thought so everyone can enjoy the experience. We won't be coming back as it was expensive for what we experienced . Unless schools go at set times just for them. I had a really good at Sea Brighton. It was much bigger than I first thought and the giant tank with the sea was by far the best part. I honestly could've sat there all day. We watched a turtle feeding and Seb was so good at telling us information about all of the different fish, and in the tank and even stayed around to answer questions at the end. I would definitely recommend going. Overall I enjoyed my experience, however the was far smaller than I expected. There was an interesting array of animals and they all seemed well cared for. I think the price was a little steep for the size, but I don’t regret visiting. LOVE IT!!! Had my first date here with my partner and we had the best time. An amazing with a beautiful atmosphere, lights and gorgeous creatures! I love animals and fish and seeing them here was wonderful. were lovely and very knowledgeable. The place was clean, easy to navigate and extremely ambient and beautiful. We went on a Thursday afternoon so was pretty quiet! Booked for my partner and youngest (8) added the VR experience. They loved it. Couldn't stop raving about the experience. all types of fish octopus. Took family to see the fishes our 19 month old loved every bit of it we even went to the small pool where he could play with the shark and ray eggs and shells the woman there was lovely. Brilliant for our sons first there. I really enjoyed my to Sea Brighton. The is beautifully designed, with a fascinating variety of marine to see. The ocean tunnel was especially impressive – walking through and watching the fish and swim overhead was magical. It’s a place for families and anyone interested in sea creatures. The only thing is that the felt a bit short, but overall it was a fun and memorable experience. Fantastic really cool place to visit, my daughter loved it were fantastic as we arrived not long before close and we had just enough to see everything at a pace. Charlotte on the glass bottom boat was amazing my daughter has previously been scared of boats and to go on a glass bottom boat with underneath was incredible. A huge thank you to the this is what made this such a fantastic experience! Visited when the Sea x Animal Crossing collaboration begun. As many have already pointed out about the aquarium, it is quite small, so having the stamp stations around not only helps with ensuring you have visited all areas, but also to make the ticket prices well worth it. That aside, the is very lovely with many species of animals, and even an extra area (the "Jungle" section) for insects. The are super friendly and helpful, especially the photographers and the people working behind the counter where you can pay for your photos! Overall, a very pleasant hour or so spent in Brighton! Definitely recommend booking tickets well in advance; makes the entry far more hassle-free! Fantastic place to go if you love sea life. Vast variety of different sea creatures to see and with educational experiences to be had. The architecture of the building is incredible as being the oldest it sure had some character. A few tanks were tired and being renovated otherwise was thoroughly impressed! Was slightly on the expensive side but worth it all the same as we got to see feeding with the turtles, and rays in the marine tank. Would recommend ! Website change monitoring Monitor any webpage for changes – get instant email alerts when prices drop, new jobs are posted, products come back in stock, or competitors update their sites. See how the number of reviews and average review scores have changed over time.

One of the Most Revieweds in Brighton SEA LIFE Brighton provides an enjoyable experience, especially for families with children and marine life enthusiasts. Booking tickets in advance is highly recommended. Despite being smaller than some expect, the variety of sea life and the historic building make it worthwhile. Consider visiting on weekdays or during off-peak hours to avoid crowds. Check the schedule for feeding times and demonstrations for an enhanced experience. The aquarium is housed in a beautiful, historic building which adds to the overall experience. "The staff were wonderful, full of life, smiles and very helpful." "It was amazing how they turned the old building into such a wonder." "The turtles were great but really it feels way too expensive for what it is." "조명 등 분위기가 진짜 바다속에 있는거처럼 잘 되어있음. 동물 종류나 수가 많은 편은 아니나 바다속에 있는거같은 몰입감이 장난 아님." "The aquarium is beautifully designed, with a fascinating variety of marine life to see. The ocean tunnel was especially impressive." Frequently mentioned in reviews: Top-rated.online cuts through the clutter, highlighting only the reviews that are most helpful, earn the most likes, or come from the most active contributors. I had a lovely visiting Sea Brighton. The is thoughtfully laid out and has a wonderful mix of marine to discover. The ocean tunnel was a real highlight, watching the fish and glide above was a special experience. Brighton Sea is the world’s oldest aquarium, opened in 1872, and sits right by the beach. Inside, you can see thousands of sea creatures like sharks, turtles, rays, and seahorses. The building itself is special too, with beautiful Victorian-style architecture that makes it feel different from other aquariums. Visitors can walk through tunnels and watch fish and other animals swim all around them. One of the best parts is the glass-bottom boat ride, where you can look down and see and fish below. There are also fun and educational zones that teach about the ocean and how to protect sea life. With colourful coral reefs, rainforest animals, and plenty of interactive displays, Brighton Sea is a place for families and anyone who loves the ocean. We really enjoy sea attractions , and Sea Brighton didnt disappoint What a place and the were wonderful, full of life, smiles and very helpful. It was amazing how they turned the old building into such a wonder. Nice and easy to walk around and knowing you won't miss anything. I booked my tickets in advance and I would advise you do the same as they have some bargains on the website Lovely aquarium. Well organised, clean. at the reception desk very helpful and kind. An amazing experience. Because of the collaboration with Animal Crossing. We made a booking on 9 June. In the aquarium, you could explore the sea of course but also with some specifies in tropical forest as well. They would have feeding sessions as well If you go with children, you could sit down as audience and the host would ask you questions about the sea like and sharks. Overall it is very good and though without animal crossing, I would still again and thanks for protecting the sea in the city. Thanks for the trusts and charity in the as well. Had a wonderful at Brighton SEA LIFE. Tickets were reasonably priced, wasn’t busy when we went as it was mid week. Lots of things to see and experience. I particularly enjoyed the turtle feeling demo- the were really fun to listen to. Recommend it to people with kids as well as there was quite a few interactive things for kids to read and experience. They have a cafeteria with food and drink, a cute gift shop and well maintained clean toilets. Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SEA Brighton An amazing place to — beautifully maintained and full of fascinating marine life. The layout is perfect for families, especially with kids, and the underwater glass tunnel gives a stunning close-up view of sharks, turtles, and colorful fish. The are friendly and knowledgeable, always happy to share interesting facts. Everything is well-organized, clean, and easy to navigate. Definitely worth the — both fun and educational. A must-see attraction in Brighton! It was our first visiting the Brighton with our two kids, and overall it was a good experience. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that it’s actually the oldest in the world! There were lots of different species to see, including and sharks, which kept the kids really interested. The price felt a little on the high side, but still reasonable for what you get. We also decided to try the virtual reality for an extra £7 each—you can choose between whales, sharks, or manta rays. It was a fun addition and definitely something different. The kids enjoyed themselves, and we left with good memories. Worth a if you’re in Brighton, especially with children. Lovely place it felt historic, the were friendly and helpful. The vr was fun and I loved the special glass floor boat ride with all the information the lady gave us about sharks. We had a fantastic time. It was fascinating for my kids to handle the shark and ray eggs, so cool. The way they've restored the building and the lighting is super cool. The location of the cafe is too with the option of a coffee soon after entering or before the exit on the way out. The highlight for me was seeing the huge turtle in the main pool which has the tunnel underneath. The variety of sea creatures to see is amazing. We used our merlin passes and I'm so glad we included this place on our list of places to visit! A wonderful and especially as it's the oldest in the world. I even have a jungle part but I didn't like the spiders 😱🕷️🕷️ Lots of different tropical fish and and you can even see the get fed at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. They have a VR where you can swim with a shark's. I wouldn't recommend buying tickets in advance at the tickets cost for same as if you buy them on the door. Thank you for having us 👍🏻😊 After visiting sea in London, we had to pay a when I was in Brighton. I found discounted tickets online which made it affordable and half the price. The were great, friendly and knowledgeable. The building itself added to the aesthetics as you made your way through the aquarium. The only downside is that it's much smaller than I expected. It didn't take very long to make a full circuit around all areas but we still had a time! It was amazing and the black tip were awesome. It was amazing to see the up close and how big they were. The were very friendly, there were loads of activities to do and the VR was great! Would highly recommend, and it has loads of history! 조명 등 분위기가 진짜 바다속에 있는거처럼 잘 되어있음. 동물 종류나 수가 많은 편은 아니나 바다속에 있는거같은 몰입감이 장난 아님. 깨끗하고 친절하고 좋음. 화장실도 깨끗함 We had a fabulous family day out at the aquarium! We loved everything about it, the were very friendly and helpful, the layout was really nice and you can just walk through all of the exhibits without missing anything. The creatures were obviously the stars of the show, there are some incredible animals here but the exhibits they lived in were creative and fun to look at too. My 9 year old daughter had a crawling through tunnels and taking in the different environments you go through. Even the ambient music throughout the venue was nice! The is involved in some important conservation work as well which is great. We'll definitely be back, there's something for everyone here! Sea Brighton is such a beautiful experience. Captivated by its stunning marine displays and historic charm. The underwater tunnel and interactive exhibits make the both educational and mesmerizing. A perfect blend of conservation, beauty, and family friendly adventure! Really interesting and the architecture is amazing Very interesting Stunning, what a cool building. I live in Chicago, and I thought this would be quaint, but it is actually one of my new favorite aquariums. The builing is amazing, the lightings is incredible, the is very friendly, ans the gift shop is great. So worth a visit!!! It was well worth the price of entry. It is pretty cheap, all things considered. It is relatively small, I got through it in about 50 min. However, there is a range of different creatures, as well as one underwater bridge. So, that is interesting. I will say, I was a touch disappointed by the touch tank. I've never been able to do a touch tank before as I've never been to an aquarium, but I've seen pictures of my siblings doing them. This one is litterally just touching eggs that had hatched which is still interesting. I just expected more, being called a touch tank. I understand touch tanks aren't always for creatures. But, don't offer a touch tank and call it that because it sets up a certain expectation. If you do go, do not expect to touch any sea creatures at all. Other than the disappointment brought about by the touch tank, it was a nice place. I could see it being worth a look on a rainy day, or when needing to kill an hour. Very disappointing visit. The high points were the shark and turtle feed and talk and the glass bottom boat ride (paid extra for this and it lasted about 10 minutes) I thought it would just be us on the boat but there were two other families with crying toddlers that didn't want to be on there. The lady doing the talk on the boat was and did her best to talk over the crying children 🥴 The feed and talk was good but people are so rude, coming in half way through, standing in the way and talking. The and were but really it feels way too expensive for what it is, it was £79.50 for four of us (including the short glass bottom boat "ride") you can see everything there in under an hour. They don't take cash in the cafe either. All the way around they are encouraging people to avoid micro plastics and yet they choose to serve coffee in cups with plastic lids. It was £8 for two coffees and a small Cadbury chocolate bar. Loved that you could tell it was a old from the off...lovely structures. Staff were welcoming and smiley. £44 for two adults £4 for info leaflet (we did not buy) and also donation to the aquarium, all a bit much for the experience. It was quite busy in there which was fine. If we had known about the different talks/demos and the times they were happening when we arrived, we would have gone straight there. Also a school of five year olds were there. Being loud and running around. I understand children can be exited but maybe there could be set aside for just school visits???? As difficult to take pictures/ videos when they are running everywhere. Just I thought so everyone can enjoy the experience. We won't be coming back as it was expensive for what we experienced . Unless schools go at set times just for them. I had a really good at Sea Brighton. It was much bigger than I first thought and the giant tank with the sea was by far the best part. I honestly could've sat there all day. We watched a turtle feeding and Seb was so good at telling us information about all of the different fish, and in the tank and even stayed around to answer questions at the end. I would definitely recommend going. Overall I enjoyed my experience, however the was far smaller than I expected. There was an interesting array of animals and they all seemed well cared for. I think the price was a little steep for the size, but I don’t regret visiting. LOVE IT!!! Had my first date here with my partner and we had the best time. An amazing with a beautiful atmosphere, lights and gorgeous creatures! I love animals and fish and seeing them here was wonderful. were lovely and very knowledgeable. The place was clean, easy to navigate and extremely ambient and beautiful. We went on a Thursday afternoon so was pretty quiet! Booked for my partner and youngest (8) added the VR experience. They loved it. Couldn't stop raving about the experience. all types of fish octopus. Took family to see the fishes our 19 month old loved every bit of it we even went to the small pool where he could play with the shark and ray eggs and shells the woman there was lovely. Brilliant for our sons first there. I really enjoyed my to Sea Brighton. The is beautifully designed, with a fascinating variety of marine to see. The ocean tunnel was especially impressive – walking through and watching the fish and swim overhead was magical. It’s a place for families and anyone interested in sea creatures. The only thing is that the felt a bit short, but overall it was a fun and memorable experience. Fantastic really cool place to visit, my daughter loved it were fantastic as we arrived not long before close and we had just enough to see everything at a pace. Charlotte on the glass bottom boat was amazing my daughter has previously been scared of boats and to go on a glass bottom boat with underneath was incredible. A huge thank you to the this is what made this such a fantastic experience! Visited when the Sea x Animal Crossing collaboration begun. As many have already pointed out about the aquarium, it is quite small, so having the stamp stations around not only helps with ensuring you have visited all areas, but also to make the ticket prices well worth it. That aside, the is very lovely with many species of animals, and even an extra area (the "Jungle" section) for insects. The are super friendly and helpful, especially the photographers and the people working behind the counter where you can pay for your photos! Overall, a very pleasant hour or so spent in Brighton! Definitely recommend booking tickets well in advance; makes the entry far more hassle-free! Fantastic place to go if you love sea life. Vast variety of different sea creatures to see and with educational experiences to be had. The architecture of the building is incredible as being the oldest it sure had some character. A few tanks were tired and being renovated otherwise was thoroughly impressed! Was slightly on the expensive side but worth it all the same as we got to see feeding with the turtles, and rays in the marine tank. Would recommend ! Website change monitoring Monitor any webpage for changes – get instant email alerts when prices drop, new jobs are posted, products come back in stock, or competitors update their sites. See how the number of reviews and average review scores have changed over time.

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Marine Parade, Brighton, England, GB
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+44 1273 647707
Monday10:00 AM to 5 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM to 5 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM to 5 PM
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