Aquariums · Brighton

Brighton Aquarium

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Over 5,000 marine creatures to discover
Glass Bottom Boat ride over the Ocean Display
Virtual Reality ocean experience
Rockpools with hands-on ray and shark eggs
Rainforest Adventure trek with dangerous animals

SEA LIFE Brighton is the world's oldest continually operating aquarium, opened in 1872 and originally designed by Eugenius Birch. Inside you'll find more than 5,000 marine creatures across themed zones, from rockpools where you can get hands-on with ray and shark eggs to a rainforest adventure trek. You can also take a ride on the UK's first indoor glass bottomed boat over the Ocean Display, or try the Virtual Reality ocean experience. It suits families and anyone curious about marine life and conservation, with tickets bookable in advance and free rescheduling up to 48 hours before arrival. Set in Brighton and Hove, it's just 0.7 miles from Brighton station and 0.5 miles from Brighton Central beach, with 59 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays for those planning an overnight visit.

Practical details

Booking: Can reschedule free up to 48 hours before arrival

From the attraction's own website on 2 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.

Facilities

✓ Cafe
✓ Amusements
✓ Toilets
✓ Gift Shop
✓ Indoor Areas
✓ Parking

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Brighton Aquarium is one of Merlin's attractions, so it is covered by the Merlin Annual Pass — along with Alton Towers, Thorpe Park, Chessington, LEGOLAND Windsor, Warwick Castle, the London Eye, the SEA LIFE centres and the Dungeons. If you are likely to visit more than one of them in a year, it is worth checking the pass before you buy single tickets.

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