SEA LIFE Brighton

Reviews

• DL

  Dean Lynn

  1 day ago
  4.0
  We loved taking our baby for his first trip to the sea life centre. What an amazing experience to get to see such wonderful creatures so close. We could have sat and watched the turtles all day. We were a little worried it might not be baby friendly but everywhere was accessible with the pushchair and the staff were friendly and helpful. The only thing we felt dissapointed in was the need for sea life centre to put up Halloween decorations. Firstly because the sea life centre highlights the importance of reducing plastic and yet puts up plastic spider webs and other plastic Halloween tat. Not really practising what you preach. And second of all, in our opinion the sea life centre is about connecting with nature and the creatures who have become endangered by us humans, yet Halloween is a consumerist holiday - the two are totally unrelated.
• CJ

  Cameron James

  2 days ago
  4.0
  A really nice underground aquarium, with old fashioned gothic arches restored to their original victorian style. Lots of things to see, and nothing out stays its welcome. Particular highlights include the sea turtle and black tip reef shark tank, where rescued turtles are now living with proper care, and a very cool tank filled with rays, cat sharks, and varying other fish from the local coastline. Honestly, some aspects were a little tired and old-fashioned, and some of the displays seemed non-functional now the summer rush was over. This was fine, but a major critique was that the display television screens for the tanks were a bit lacklustre. It was a nice solution for displaying the information in the low lighting, but we left not really sure of what fish we had seen and their significance in some cases, as the screens flashed a name and picture of a fish in quick succession with little information. I would have loved an info plaque by each tank. However, this really didn't impact the experience too badly as the fish and little biomes they were in were still very engaging, and, when there was info present, it really made the experience tip-top. Loved to learn about all the previous pets the aquarium had rescued for instance! So yeah, maybe best for young families looking to have a fun couple hour or two out of a rainy afternoon, for which there is plenty to have fun with and be awed by. Just set expectations for something not much deeper than that, and you'll have a blast.
• LW

  Laura Waring

  4 days ago
  5.0
  Great place to visit especially with young children. Our little ones are often kept entertained for hours. We have an annual pass which at £32 per person unlimited visits is incredible value. Staff are always really friendly and provide interesting information about the animals. It is small, but if you take your time and make the most of the talks available you learn a lot.
• NS

  Nahtae Snikwah

  Oct 15, 2026
  5.0
  Me and my boyfriend had a lovely visit, we paid extra for the glass bottom boat which was a very nice experience, it was more quiet so it was just us and our guide (I want to say maybe Alex?) she was fantastic, very knowledgeable and overall made the visit more of a pleasure, she had informed us about their very cool lizard as we came in also. Highly recommend, even in your 20s it’s a lot of fun haha
• JM

  John Maher

  Sep 27, 2026
  5.0
  Wonderful visit taking visiting sister and niece out. Large spacious hallway that shows a variety of pools, aquariums and displays. Lots of interactive, explanations and stunning fish. Be sure to ask and book the glass bottom boat at reception. We had a great 15 minute tour by "Olly" showing us the large shark and turtle pool, plenty of questions, answers and knowledge.Did you know sharks keep moving whilst asleep? You then venture through the pool in the underground walkway. A selection of critters, insects, snakes and other jungle based creatures in a themed area. Try following the ant journey and pop head into the interactive areas being literally within their environment. VR area also included. Central refreshment area and a great paced attraction. To really appreciate all that is available ask when getting tickets and upgrade. If in Brighton very much recommended.

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