Sea Life Birmingham
Attraction Information
The National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham is a spectacular underwater world, located in the heart of Birmingham city. With over 60 displays of freshwater and marine life, visitors can explore an array of captivating creatures from around the world.
The journey begins in the depths of the Pacific Ocean, where visitors can see giant green sea turtles swimming alongside hammerhead sharks and a host of other marine creatures. Continue on to the Rainforest Adventure and be transported to the lush jungles of South America, home to piranhas, poison dart frogs and a range of tropical fish.
Explore the UK waters in the Tidal Reach zone, where you can come face-to-face with native marine life such as crabs, lobsters, and starfish. Take a stroll through the Coral Cave and marvel at the vibrant colours of the coral reef, home to tropical fish and seahorses.
One of the most popular exhibits at the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham is the Ocean Tunnel, where visitors can walk through an underwater tunnel surrounded by a vast array of marine life, including reef sharks, rays, and even a giant green sea turtle.
Throughout the day, visitors can attend live talks and feeding demonstrations to learn more about the fascinating creatures on display. The centre also offers a range of unique experiences, including behind-the-scenes tours, VIP experiences, and even the opportunity to dive with the sharks.
Overall, the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham is a fantastic day out for all ages, offering an educational and unforgettable experience.
Accessibility Information
The aquarium does not have its own car park these closet car parks can be found in the following locations:
Q-Park Brindleyplace:
This car park is roughly 150M from the aquarium
The car park has 6 Disabled Spaces and 884 General spaces
This car park is roughly 300M from the aquarium
The car park has 10+ Disabled parking spaces and 850+ general spaces ( Disabled spaces are located on levels 11, 12, 13 and 17 with a lift servicing each floor)
This car park is roughly 300M from the aquarium
The car park has 5+ Disabled parking spaces and 530+ general spaces
Charges apply at all car parks including for blue badge users.
Due to health and safety reasons they are only able to accommodate 10 wheelchairs within the attraction at any one time
The aquarium is accessible to wheelchair users.
Where level access is not available within the venue a ramp will be present.
The venue is spread across several floors and has a lift to access each floor
Some areas of the aquarium have lowered lighting for the health of the animals within the aquarium.
For more information and in-depth accessibility information please refer to the Accessibility PDF
The Aquarium has 2 accessible toilets on site
Jellyfish Invaders – (Right Hand Transfer)
- A Key is not required to access this toilet
- Handrails are present beside both the toilet and the wash basin
- Disposal facilities are present in this toilet
- An emergency pull cord is present within the toilet
Penguin Ice Adventure ( Left Hand Transfer )
- A Key is not required to access this toilet
- Handrails are present beside both the toilet and the wash basin
- Disposal facilities are present in this toilet
- An emergency pull cord is present within the toilet
For images of the accessible toilets please refer to the Accessibility PDF
The closest Changing place is in the Utilita Arena
The changing place is roughly 300M from the venue a 5 minute walk
More information and directions can be found here
Carers can get free entry to the aquarium alongside a paying disabled guest Evidence required in the following forms:
- DLA/PIP Documents dated within the last 12 months
- A Dr or Medical professional letter dated within the last 12 months
- Blue Badge
- Nimbus Access Card | Disability ID | Carers ID
When booking your tickets make sure to select a free carers ticket and evidence must be presented on arrival to honour the free admission.
Assistance Dogs are permitted within the aquarium
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 10.00-16.00
Saturday 09:30 – 18:00
Sunday 10.00-16.00
Pricing
All ages: £29.00
Under 3’s: Free
Carer : Free
Location
The Waters Edge, Brindley Place,
Birmingham,
West Midlands,
B1 2HL,
England