SEA LIFE Manchester — Attraction in Trafford

As a customer, my recent visit to the aquarium was an absolute delight. While the space might have been smaller compared to some other aquariums I've visited, it was brimming with wonder and charm. From the moment I stepped inside, I was greeted with a plethora of captivating exhibits and meticulously designed enclosures that transported me into the enchanting world beneath the sea.

One of the highlights of my visit was undoubtedly the mesmerizing shark and turtle tunnel. As I walked through it, I felt as though I was submerged in the depths of the ocean, surrounded by graceful marine creatures gliding effortlessly around me. The immersive experience left me in awe of the sheer beauty and majesty of the underwater world.

Another standout feature of the aquarium was the jellyfish tank, which left me spellbound with its ethereal beauty. What truly set it apart was the interactive element – buttons that allowed visitors like myself to change the color of the light inside the tank. It was a unique and engaging way to experience the jellyfish, as I watched them gracefully pulse and glide through the water, their translucent bodies illuminated in a mesmerizing array of hues.

Throughout my visit, I was impressed by the attention to detail evident in every aspect of the aquarium. From the stunning visual displays to the informative signage providing insights into the various species housed within, it was evident that a great deal of care and thought had gone into creating an immersive and educational experience for visitors of all ages.

In conclusion, while the aquarium may have been smaller in size, it more than made up for it with its wealth of attractions and engaging exhibits. It was a truly memorable experience that left me with a newfound appreciation for the beauty and diversity of marine life. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and...

What an amazing place to take your little ones.

The over all day was loved by my little ones. They loved seeing all the different sea life creatures to the amazing tanks they had, some where you was able to get under & stick your head through so the kids get a good view of the beautiful fishes up & close. They also have a underground tunnel you walk through which is pretty magical as you can see all the tropical fishes & sharks swim above & around you, which my kids loved. Only downside is it gets very crowded if you were to go on a weekend.

The over all place takes about 45 minutes to 1.5 hours

They do have a mini indoor play house area for kids, which is why van take an 1.5 in there , the only thing i would suggest is to have better drink & food machines, also the prices are ridiculously expensive. So i was glad i packed a lunch box for the kids, with snacks, water & juices. We did use the machines but the prices were insane

Even with the controlled booking system, i beleive its very busy still so you may find having to wait for famalies to see certain things before your kids can, especially on the weekend

Its extremely hot in there wouldn't advise you to wear thick big coats in there.

But over all a quick fun family day out its not too bad.

I purchased the legoland & sea life centre tickets as a bundle so does make it cheaper however i think it should be free for kids 4/3 under & not 2 under. {just a suggestion}

Also you get photos taken before the main start of the sea life tour so that's nice.

No restrictions in taking pictures & videos however flash photography is not allowed so don't be pulling out...

After paying £56 for tickets I left feeling so angry and upset. STAFF ARE SO RUDE!! We walked in and the person at the desk rudely shouted "do you have tickets" before we even got to the desk. Yes we booked online.

The aquarium is very small you can see the whole thing in less than 20 mins. So we reached the end very quickly and decided to just walk around a few more times, because my 4 year old didn't want to leave yet.

As we were walking another member of staff came charging at us and stopped in front of us "show me your tickets". We showed them to her and she said the doors were open so she thought we just walked in?? No apology after shouting at us. We were also the only black family in the aquarium and she didn't question anybody else for their tickets.

We found a little section where people had their hands in water. We asked the member of staff what was in there. He immediately snapped "go and wash your hands before you touch anything!". We said we wanted to know what was in there before we do that, he again snapped "go and wash your hands!". We swallowed our anger and washed our hands for the sake of my son, then again came to ask what was in there. He said "only touch the sides do not touch the starfish".

Overall completely horrible staff who seem like they have been forced to work there. I don't want to label them as discriminatory but wow the way they spoke to us compared to the white families was miles apart. Ruined the experience for us but then again I haven't heard great things from anyone...