SEA LIFE Brighton

Reviews

• CP

  Cara's Passport

  1 day ago
  5.0
  Went here as a couple in our late 20s, the only mistake we made was coming on a rainy Saturday (for adults, a mid week visit would surely be quieter!) Lots of other reviews mention how small it is, only “one big hallway”, but I feel they missed out on the huge area at the back. Its a massive aquarium and I felt good seeing a lot of the efforts they take to protect their animals, for example, we really wanted to see the octopus but there was a curtain up to give the little guy a break from all of the eyes. Also the interactive touch-pool didnt have live animals in it, only empty ray egg sacks, i love that! Still educational but not cruel to the animals! Despite the noise of tons of kiddos, we still really enjoyed ourselves as two child-free adults at an aquarium on a Saturday lol
• TB

  Tim Bradowski

  4 days ago
  1.0
  One of the worst visitor experiences we’ve had. The whole place felt extremely dark, crowded and uncomfortably humid. At times it was so stuffy that it genuinely felt difficult to breathe. The attraction itself also feels very dated and is in serious need of renovation. Considering the ticket price and how popular SEA LIFE Brighton is, I expected a much more comfortable and well-maintained experience. I was also really surprised to find there was no cloakroom, which made visiting with coats and bags even more inconvenient. Unfortunately, we couldn’t wait to get out. Very disappointing overall.
• EE

  enjoymusiclife

  Aug 25, 2026
  4.0
  The giant turtles alone are worth coming for!! I haven't been to one since I was a child, and my partner and I greatly enjoyed it. I came with a back sprain during this time and if you have mobility issues I don't encourage to go to the talks as I climbed the stairs and wasn't much, I was expecting a show and was disappointed. On side note the offers such as glass boat etc could be clearer during the entrance as it was hard to conceptualize but there was plenty to see without it. Recommended to book on other platforms as they are cheaper. We used trip.com
• EG

  Eamon Gomaa

  Aug 18, 2026
  2.0
  Buy your tickets online because the walk-up prices are a rip-off. The aquarium itself was okay, but far too many displays were closed, under maintenance or being refurbished. When you're charging these sorts of prices, customers should expect more of the attraction to actually be open. The Glass Bottom Boat is the biggest rip-off of all. £30 flat fee whether there is one person or six. My 3-year-old was desperate to go on it, so reluctantly I paid. We were then given a slot an hour later. I asked if we could go earlier because there were clearly empty spaces, but they wouldn't allow it. After waiting an hour, the "experience" lasted about 5 minutes. £30 for five minutes looking through the bottom of a boat and gaining virtually nothing from it. Absolutely ridiculous value for money. SEA LIFE Brighton feels like an attraction designed to squeeze as much money as possible out of families once they're through the door. Go if your kids really want to see the aquarium, but book online and avoid the Glass Bottom Boat. It's a complete waste of £30.
• JH

  Jules H.

  Aug 16, 2026
  4.0
  Sea Life was a bit crowded during our visit, but it was still easy to view and enjoy the aquariums. The highlight for me was the huge sea turtle, which was very impressive.There is currently an Animal Crossing exhibition, where the game's characters guide you through the aquarium. The information boards are designed in the Animal Crossing style, which makes the experience fun and unique for fans of the game.By chance, I was also able to watch a regular feeding session in one of the aquariums. It was not an official show, but it was fascinating to see and definitely one of the highlights of my visit.Overall, it was a great experience with many interesting marine animals and beautifully designed exhibits. I would highly recommend a visit.

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