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Aquariums & Sea Life in Leicester
If you're after a proper aquarium near Leicester, there's only one to know about, and it's a longer trip out to Birmingham. SEA LIFE Birmingham has sharks, otters and a walk-through ocean tunnel, all under one roof, with tickets from £19 and booking required before you set off. It's suitable from birth, so buggies and babies are fine, and there's a baby change and accessible toilet on site if you need them. It's indoor, which makes it a solid pick when the weather's against you, and it's reachable by public transport if you'd rather not drive the whole way. Cards only though, so don't expect to pay with cash on arrival.
2 places From £10
from £10Leicester Underwater Exploration Club (LUEC)
Leicester · ages 8-70
Pool-based scuba and snorkelling training for eight-year-olds upwards, run by volunteer instructors at Aylestone Leisure Centre.
Free parkingParkingWheelchair accessible
from £19SEA LIFE Birmingham
Birmingham · ages 0+
Sharks, otters and a walk-through ocean tunnel in the middle of Birmingham, all under one roof.
ToiletsAccessible toiletBaby changeWheelchair accessible+5 more
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