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Prices and Trip Planning Tools

2026/2027 Academic Year

Ticket Type September 1st To March 27th April 20th to August 31st
Student (per pupil) £5.95 £9.95
Additional Teacher £16.05 £16.05
Workshop Tour  £2 £2

Free teacher/adult support tickets 

Student Age  Ratios 
Preschool/Nursery  Ratio 1:3.10 teachers/adult support per class of 30.
Primary (5-11 Years Old)  Ratio 1:5. 6 teachers/adult support per class of 30.
Secondary/College (11-18 Years Old)  Ratio 1:10. 3 teachers/adult support per class of 30

Prices may be subject to change, and we retain the right to change prices at any time. 

Simple No Obligation Reservation Process​

At SEA LIFE we recognise the time it takes to send out parent letters, gather payment and organise coaches. Therefore, your visit date is guaranteed with no obligation from the moment you place your reservation. We do not require you to confirm your trip until 20 days before your visit date and will only invoice your school once your trip is confirmed. Simply complete the short online booking form and your reservation is guaranteed. 

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Child in front of an aquarium at SEA LIFE

PLANNING TOOLS​

Preparation is key to a successful visit

Arrival Instructions​

This shows coach arrival and parking/drop off information and what to expect when your group first arrives at the National Sealife Centre.

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Risk Assessment​

The Health and Safety of all our guests is of paramount concern to us. In this sample risk assessment we have noted the potential risks in our attraction and the controls we have put in place. We have added a section where teachers can simply and quickly add any further controls that they might wish to put in place for their group.

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From Reservation to Home Time.​

This document contains essential concise information and guidance designed to help you and your class have the very best day with us.

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SEA LIFE Zone Guide​

Designed to make you, the teacher,  the expert. This illustrated guide takes you through all the different areas of the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham and offers educational descriptions, information and WOW facts on many of our most interesting and impressive residents. To further enhance your pupils experience why not use this document along with some of our pre or post visit lesson plans and worksheets

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