Does SEA LIFE Manchester have penguins?

SEA LIFE Manchester doesn’t have penguins, however other SEA LIFE centres including <a href="/attractions/sea-life-birmingham">Birmingham</a> and <a href="/attraction/sea-life-scarborough">Scarborough</a> do.

Where is SEA LIFE Manchester?

SEA LIFE Manchester is easy to find – it’s in Trafford Palazzo, close to the Trafford Centre and right next door to <a href="/attractions/legoland-discovery-centre-manchester">LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre</a>.

When is SEA LIFE Manchester open?

Opening times are usually 9:30am-6pm but check the <a href="https://www.visitsealife.com/manchester/">official site</a> to make sure.

What conservation work does SEA LIFE Manchester do?

Ask staff about the SEA LIFE Trust when you get there – it carries out lots of great conservation work worldwide. <a href="https://www.visitsealife.com/manchester/conservation/">Find more information here.</a>

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🐢Over 2,000 cool creatures including sharks and giant green sea turtles
✋Get hands on in the interactive touch pool
🌧️All indoors so don’t worry about Manchester’s notorious rain
🌏Explore 11 habitat-themed areas like Turtle Beach and Shark Shipwreck

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SEA LIFE Manchester,
Trafford Palazzo in Trafford City next to The Trafford Centre, Manchester, Lancashire

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SEA LIFE Manchester opening times

Mon - Sun 9:30am - 6pm

Sat - Sun 9:30am - 6pm

Please note - all opening times are subject to seasonal changes.

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SEA LIFE Manchester facilities

Baby Changing Facilities
Pushchair Parking
Free Parking
Toilets
Gift Shop
Souvenir Photos
Designated Smoking Area(s)

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Ticket prices vary based on the time and date of your visit, at Days Out, SEA LIFE Manchester tickets start start from £20.50.

Most people spend around two hours exploring everything SEA LIFE Manchester’s got to offer, but you’re welcome to stay as long as you like.

Pre-booking isn’t essential, but it is wise. You’ll get the best price and guarantee your entry. Makes sense to us.

SEA LIFE Manchester doesn’t have penguins, however other SEA LIFE centres including Birmingham and Scarborough do.

SEA LIFE Manchester is easy to find – it’s in Trafford Palazzo, close to the Trafford Centre and right next door to LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre.

If you’re travelling by car, the Trafford Centre car park has thousands of spaces (including parent and child and disabled).

Opening times are usually 9:30am-6pm but check the official site to make sure.

There’s disabled access throughout the centre, except for a few places (like the top of feeding tanks) where the layout doesn’t support it safely. Carers get to enter for free and if you have a hidden disability you can wear a green lanyard and staff will offer extra assistance if you need it.

Ask staff about the SEA LIFE Trust when you get there – it carries out lots of great conservation work worldwide. Find more information here.

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Contact SEA LIFE Manchester directly using the info below.

0161 749 2875

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What is there to do at SEA LIFE Manchester?

Rocky Hideout

Shark Shipwreck

Lair of the Giant Crab

Turtle Beach

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