Admission Prices
Inspirational for all ages, SEA LIFE Manchester offers pupils the opportunity to explore the creatures that live in our seas, rivers and oceans. They will walk in awe through pacific ocean tunnels, the lair of the giant crab and shark encounters. Younger pupils curiosity will be peaked as they become top rock pool explorers while older students can observe, first hand, ecosystems, environmental changes, evolution and marine conservation
We can offer school teachers the following benefits:
- Exclusive term time school rates
- Free teacher ratio
- Free downloadable risk assessment
- Free classroom lesson plans and activities
- Optional educational workshops
SEA LIFE | Add a Workshop | LEGOLAND Discovery Centre & SEA LIFE Manchester | |
Off Peak* (Sep to March) |
£6.00 | £2.00 | £9.00 |
Peak* |
£7.95 | £2.00 | £11.95 |
Free Teacher Ratio
1 free teacher/assistant for every 5 primary school pupils.
1 free teacher/assistant for every 3 pre-school pupils.
1 free teacher/assistant for every 10 secondary school pupils.
Additional teachers are charged at £7.50 per person
*Please note our education rates are not available on weekends, bank holidays or the following dates during the 2023/2024 academic year:
- 23/10/2023 – 27/10/2023
- 18/12/2022- 05/01/2024
- 12/02/2024 – 23/02/2024
- 25/03/2024 - 12/04/2024
- 27/05/2024 – 31/05/2024
- 29/07/2024 – 31/08/2024
- 21/10/2024 - 01/11/2024
Workshops are not available when booking a multi-attraction ticket to visit both attractions.
Booking a visit
Schools should undertake full and thorough risk assessments in relation to their educational visits to SEA LIFE Manchester Aquarium to ensure it can be undertaken safely. You can download our supporting risk assessment here.
If you require further information on any of our packages please contact our booking team on 01616 292042. We'll be more than happy to provide all the information you need to ensure you and your students have a memorable, inspiring experience.
ONLINE BOOK NOW PAY NOW
If you know your preferred date and final numbers and would like to pay by credit card you can book now and pay now through our online booking system. Please be advised it is not possible to book workshops through this option. If you would like to visit within 14 days please use this option.
Please be advised bookings through this option are non-refundable and non-transferable.
BOOK NOW PAY LATER
Alternatively, if you are still planning and finalising numbers and would like to make a booking now with our pay later option please fill in the form below and a member of our booking team will get back to you within 48 hours. Your booking will remain provisional until you confirm the booking and final numbers. You must confirm your booking at least 14 days in advance of the visit date.
Please be advised once you confirm the booking and final numbers, bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Have a question?
Please call our school booking line 0161 629 2058.