Sleepover under the sea!
Ever fancied sleeping under the Ocean?
Have you ever wanted to sleep on the sea bed? Well, we can't promise the actual ocean and you won't need to hold your breath - but you and your friends can have a sleepover underneath our 360 ocean tunnel! Get your sleeping bags together and look up to see tropical fish, Molokai our giant sea turtle and of course, our sharks!
Friday dates currently available this September, October and November! Make a provisional booking now.
All the key things you need to know:
- You and your group (minimum 50 sleepers - subject to a minimum fee) must arrive by 6.00pm. At this point the group is split and given a VIP tour around the attraction.
- Have your group learnt some new things from their tour? Time to test your knowledge on the quiz trail, if you get the answers right there is a prize for everyone!
- Then it’s time to take in a 4D film!
- After that it’s time for the reason everyone is here, to sleep in the Ocean tunnel, so everyone will set up their beds for the night.
- Our creatures need their beauty sleep so it’s time for bed at 10.30pm latest.
- Our sharks are up early and so are you! We will wake you up between 6.30-7am, and open the shop for you, ready to leave by 8.30am!
- We don't have catering facilities, but you are welcome to bring dinner and snacks for everyone. Some groups choose to order pizza takeaway!
- Make your morning hassle-free - breakfast boxes (including a muffin, juice drink and item of fruit) are available for pre-order at just £3.50 per person, please tick the box on the booking form if you would like to order these.
- We will also offer you an alternative room for anyone who decides they don't want to sleep in the tunnel!
Availability
- Sleepovers are available on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the year with some selected Wednesday nights in July and August.
- Alternative days and additional dates may be available on request, please contact us with your preferred dates.
- Availablity is limited and bookings are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Please note bookings are only secured once a deposit is paid.
| Ocean Package | Explorer Package* | VIP Package* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeting on arrival | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Your own SEA LIFE Expert | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| VIP Tour | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 4D Cinema Exclusive use for your group! | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Games & Activities | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sleepover! With our sharks in our 360 degree Ocean Tunnel! | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Behind the Scenes Tour Interactive tour with privileged access to the working areas usually closed to the public! | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sleepover Survival Kit | X | X | ✓ |
| Free Leader Places | 1 per 10 sleepers | 1 per 10 sleepers | 1 per 10 sleepers |
| Price | £35 pp | £40 pp | £50 pp |
| Enquire now > |
Leader Preview Visits
We offer two complimentary leader inspection visits to help you plan your visit. Come and familiarise yourself with the centre and our facilities as well as asking our staff any questions you may have. Contact slcbirmingham@merlinentertainments.biz now to book your place!
Important Information
- Had a sleepover with us before? You’ll get 20% off weekday sleepovers (Monday - Thursday), please contact us for more information! Proof of previous booking will be required.
- Make sure you don't forget your pyjamas, sleeping bag, roll mat or pillow!
- Children will require adult supervision during this experience.
Terms and conditions apply:
- All bookings are only secured once a non-refundable deposit of £245 has been paid in full.
- The remaining balance after the deposit must be paid 30 days prior to the sleepover date otherwise your group runs the risk of losing their booking.
- Bookings are subject to availability at the time of enquiry and can only be secured through payment of a deposit.
- The purchase of breakfast boxes is non-refundable and non-transferrable.
- Sleepovers are only available for a minimum of 50 paid guests.
- For every 10 sleepers there is 1 free leader place. Additional leaders must be paid for at the sleeper rate.
- There is a maximum of 100 total guests on any one sleepover experience.
- If after booking and paying your deposit your group is unable to make your booked sleepover date please contact us as soon as possible to discuss the possibility of rescheduling. Please note the possibility of rescheduling a sleepover is not guaranteed, is dependent on the amount of notice given prior to the original booked date and is subject to availability of an alternative date at the attraction.
- All bookings are subject to the full terms and conditions of sales at the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham which can be found here: https://www2.visitsealife.com/terms-and-conditions/
- Availability - sleepovers are available on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the year with some selected Wednesday nights in July and August. Alternative days and additional dates may be available on request, please contact us with your preferred dates. Availablity is limited and bookings are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. The only way to secure your booking is through paying the deposit for your group.
Risk Assesment
Download your free risk assessment for your sleepover at the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham and plan in advance.
Other Experiences
Behind the Scenes Tour
Team up with our SEA LIFE experts to go deep behind the scenes and discover how we care for our marine and fresh-water creatures!
VIP Turtle Feeding Experience
Come and feed Molokai the green sea turtle, the National SEA LIFE Centre's friendliest and hungriest resident, in our magnificent tropical ocean display!
VIP Penguin Feeding Experience
Come and feed our cheeky Gentoo Penguins in their icy Antarctic home, a unique experience in the heart of Birmingham!
Behind the Scenes Tour
Team up with our SEA LIFE experts to go deep behind the scenes and discover how we care for our marine and fresh-water creatures!
Behind the Scenes Tour
Team up with our SEA LIFE experts to go deep behind the scenes and discover how we care for our marine and fresh-water creatures!
VIP Turtle Feeding Experience
Come and feed Molokai the green sea turtle, the National SEA LIFE Centre's friendliest and hungriest resident, in our magnificent tropical ocean display!
VIP Turtle Feeding Experience
Come and feed Molokai the green sea turtle, the National SEA LIFE Centre's friendliest and hungriest resident, in our magnificent tropical ocean display!
VIP Penguin Feeding Experience
Come and feed our cheeky Gentoo Penguins in their icy Antarctic home, a unique experience in the heart of Birmingham!
VIP Penguin Feeding Experience
Come and feed our cheeky Gentoo Penguins in their icy Antarctic home, a unique experience in the heart of Birmingham!