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Aquarium

SEA LIFE Birmingham

The Waters Edge, Brindley Place

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About SEA LIFE Birmingham

Discover marine wonders at this canal-side aquarium featuring dozens of themed zones home to thousands of aquatic creatures, with fully accessible facilities perfect for families with pushchairs and wheelchairs.

What's nearby

  • Las Iguanas - Birmingham - Brindley Place next door
  • Slug & Lettuce - Birmingham next door
  • All Bar One Brindleyplace next door
  • The International Convention Centre 150m away
  • Utilita Arena Birmingham 200m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Paid car park
  • ✓Paid street

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible toilet
  • ✓Accessible seating

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

Photos

Photos via Google

Facilities

Toilets Gift Shop Accessible Toilets Baby Changing Food Available Wheelchair Friendly Card Payments Accepted

Opening hours

Monday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What visitors say

Emily Tarr

Me and my partner went for the penguin feeding experience, which was hosted by Kiera and Jodie. It was absolutely amazing, they were both very informative and provided us with a lot of information about the animals. The actual aquarium was amazing too, we had a lovely day out. We will definitely be coming back again. :]

· via Google

Kinga Mátrai

Excellent impromptu visit today. I had a couple of hours and decided to pop in and see all the wonderful creatures. I was a bit short on time so asked a guide who was just finished giving a lecture about the penguins to point me to the Beyond the Surface experience as I needed to be there shortly. He wasn't just pointing me to the direction, but actually walked me over. Absolutely great, thank you so much! My Beyond the Surface experience was fantastic - thanks Moe! I was the only one on that particular time, which felt like getting a private tour. Moe was knowledgeable and kind, happy to answer any questions and shared some great stories as well as showing me around. Then, as she knew I was heading to the otters, she walked me to the area so I don't waste any time! What a wonderful experience, thanks to both of you!! I only fleetingly caught the last otter as the feeding was over, but had a great time in the tunnel under the big tank and saw mesmerising jellyfish. I cannot recommend this experience enough if you have some time, I spent two hours and can tell you it was well worth it!

· via Google

Chelsee-Ann Williams

Me and my partner went to see the fish and sharks. Was a lovely experience with interactive posts and staff who provided information as well and a informative tour guide if chose to attend.. there's salt water and fresh water species of all kinds. Some fascinating creatures and we also got to see feeding time for a few fish. I attempted to touch the rays although I really shouldn't have and it is advised not to touch anything. The only things we didn't get to see much of were the sea otters who chose to venture into the other room outta sight. The sharks in the tunnel were a highlight for my partner. He's unfortunately too big to go into the smaller tunnels to go under the fish tanks and see from those angles but I managed to get in some and take videos and pictures. Was a lovely day out and he even bought us both a mug each from the gift shop. I would advise the shop to get more mug choices maybe pens and notebooks erasers and smaller trinkets for those who don't have alot of funds or school trips to be able to treat themselves. Overall a lovely day out. Tickets can also be found cheaper via different booking sites. We went via lovetobook or something and paid 18 each instead of 26/28 each

· via Google

Alex S

We had a lovely visit to SEA LIFE Birmingham and enjoyed seeing the different marine animals, especially the sharks, rays and colourful tropical fish. The aquarium is clean, well presented and makes for a nice family day out. That said, considering the price of admission, there is still room for improvement. The attraction feels quite small, and we expected to see a wider variety of sea life and exhibits for the amount we paid. One piece of advice for anyone planning to visit: book your tickets online in advance. The website advertised tickets from around £19, but buying them at the entrance cost us £28 per person, which is a significant difference. Booking ahead can save you a good amount of money. Overall, it’s an enjoyable attraction and worth visiting, but with a few more exhibits and better value for money, it could be an even better experience.

· via Google

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People say this aquarium offers a wide variety of sea creatures, including popular penguins and sea otters, and features an impressive 360-degree ocean tunnel. Visitors also highlight the knowledgeable and friendly staff, and appreciate the clean, well-maintained facilities.

Some reviews mention the prices can be overpriced.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
The Water's Edge, Birmingham, B1 2HL Get directions
Category
Aquariums & Sea Life Centres
Guest rating
4.2 / 5 (15,835 reviews)
Suitable for
All Ages
Suggested visit
2-3 hours
Setting
Indoor
Good for children
Yes
Destination
Birmingham