Sea Life Manchester

What makes us a great choice for education?

Self-Guided Tours and Workshops catering for early years, KS1 and KS2 are available. We also give daily creature presentations and offer optional behind the scenes tours.

We combine active, hands-on learning with fascinating educational talks and an opportunity to have an up close and personal view into our amazing aquatic world for your ultimate school trip!

Accreditation and Awards

Yes, Sea Life is LOtC certified. The Quality Badge is displayed on the website here:

https://www.visitsealife.com/manchester/discover/school-trips/

What is typically included on our school trips?

School groups can attend as self-led tours, or they can choose to also nadd a workshop which is aimed at the specific key stages. 

HOME SWEET HOME
For ages 6 to 11
Pupils apply what they have learnt about different habitats in SEA LIFE and design a habitat for their favourite creature.

SAVE OUR SEAS
For ages 6 to 11
Pupils apply what they have learnt about conservation during their visit and create a poster to encourage people to protect our marine animals.

WHO EATS WHO?
Puplis learn about food chains during their visit then create their very own marine food chain using arts and crafts materials. 

MY SPECIAL AQUARIUM
for ages 3 to 5
This lesson for Early Years learning gives children a chance to recap on the names of the creatures they have seen in their visit  and then they create a picture of their own aquarium. 

Group Sizes Catered For

Up to 30 students per workshop. Larger groups are welcome for self-led tours, or can also choose to split into multiple workshop time slots.

Materials, Resources & Information Provided

The workshops have been designed for Sea Life Centres across the country, in collaboration with teachers.
The lesson plans for the workshops can be downloaded from the website prior to the visit. 

Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions

Photography is permitted, however there must be no flash photography around the tanks. 

Risk Assessment Details

A Risk Assessment and Public Liability Document can be downloaded from the Schools section of the website. 
https://www.visitsealife.com/manchester/discover/school-trips/

Education Officer Information

The best way to enquire is to fill out a provisional booking form on the website. Alternatively email info@SEALIFEManchester.co.uk with the subject title SCHOOL TRIP BOOKING. Or Call our Call Centre on 0871 226 5448 (Calls cost 13p per minute plus network extras).

Pricing Information

Self-guided visits are £4 per pupil (Jan - April & Sep - Dec) or £6 per pupil (May - August).

Add any workshop to your visit for just £2 extra!

Schools get 1 free teacher ticket per every 4 children.
Additional adults are the £7.50 each. 

You can also combine your visit to SEA LIFE with LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre which is next door! 

A Combi visit to both the attractions on the same day costs £7 per pupil (Jan - April & Sep - Dec) or £9 per pupil (May - August). This is just £3 extra per child for double the fun.

Clothing Requirements

No, school uniform is acceptable clothing for the trip.

First Aid Information

Staff are First Aid trained. It is recommended that staff attending with the group is also trained for this.

Available Facilities

Shop
Study room (for booked workshops)
Dining areas (can be reserved for packed lunches subject to availability)
Access toilets / changing areas

Accessibility & Disabled Facilities

We are DDA compliant and have wheelchair access. For access to the attraction this is via a lift. Toilets are fully accessible. 

We do not have qualified SEN staff. 

Opening Hours & Information

We are open 10am till 6pm every day (except Christmas Day).

Last entry is 5pm.

Occasionally these times are adjusted for special events, these will be up to date on the website. 

Testimonials

Some TripAdvisor reviews by teachers can be found here:
https://www.visitsealife.com/manchester/discover/school-trips/