SEA LIFE Manchester
ENTRY
from £16
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Manchester
What it’s like
Indoor aquarium at Trafford Palazzo - ocean tunnel, sharks, turtles and rays next to the Trafford Centre.
Walk the Ocean Tunnel with sharks and rays overhead, spot clownfish and seahorses, then hang around Turtle Beach for Ernie the green sea turtle. Stingray Bay and Rocky Hideout keep little ones moving without rushing the day.
It sits indoors at Trafford Palazzo (next to the Trafford Centre) so weather is not a drama. Book online in advance - adult standard from about £16 online vs dearer on the day. Kids tickets often run on promo pricing when bought with an adult. Under-2s usually go free. Free parking in Trafford Centre car parks (Palazzo / Car Park West is closest).
Typical hours run 10:00-18:00 with last entry mid-afternoon - always check before you set off. Birthday party packages are published on the operator site. Soft Play N - this is an aquarium day out.
What’s on here
Facilities
Plan your visit
Do we need to book ahead?
Yes, booking is required, and you can book on their site. Turning up on spec risks a wasted trip.
How much does SEA LIFE Manchester cost?
Entry starts from £16. The full price list, taken from the venue's own published prices, is on this page.
Is there parking?
Yes, free parking on site.
How accessible is it?
The venue lists wheelchair access.
Do they do birthday parties?
Yes, the venue offers birthday parties, private party rooms and group bookings. Details and booking on their site.
What if it rains?
You're covered, it's indoors.
How do we find it?
Trafford Palazzo (previously Barton Square) is next to The Trafford Centre, accessed via an indoor footbridge. About 5 miles west of Manchester City Centre, off the M60 via junction 9 or 10, with bus, train and tram links. Parking is free at all Trafford Centre car parks, the closest being Trafford Palazzo car park (Trafford Centre Car Park West on Google Maps), right outside the door.
Animals
Clownfish
Ernie the green sea turtle
A green sea turtle named Ernie, one of the aquarium's creatures.
Jellyfish
Rays
Seahorses
Sharks
Turtles
Areas to explore
Ocean Tunnel
indoorsA submerged walk-through tunnel surrounded by tropical sea creatures.
Rocky Hideout
A zone themed as the world's underwater cave system.
Sea Ranger
Shark Shipwreck
Stingray Bay
Experiences
Sharks After Dark
Snorkel with Sharks
Stingray Feed
Turtle Feed
VR Experience
Virtual reality experience of the ocean, from £6 per adult.
Shows
Turtle Beach show
A show about the life cycle of sea turtles.
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