Planning resources
The information below will provide you with all the details you need when booking your educational visit with us. We hope this page will answer any questions you have before your visit to the aquarium.
Curriculum Relevance
Discover how SEA LIFE education complements the curriculum and brings ocean learning to life! Our program supports topics in science, geography, and environmental studies, providing hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and foster a love of conservation. Explore tailored resources and engaging activities designed to meet learning objectives while immersing students in the wonders of the sea.
Risk Assessment & Teacher Ratios
To ensure a safe and well-supervised visit, we offer free teacher tickets based on the number of students attending. Please complete your own risk assessment for your visit to SEA LIFE Blackpool. Our risk assessment guide outlines potential hazards and recommended control measures to help you prepare. To ensure all supervising adults are fully prepared, we recommend reviewing this timeline ahead of your trip.
Getting There
SEA LIFE is situated on the Blackpool promenade and is accessible by car, buss, train, or tram. To help plan your visit, please visit our directions page for guidance on the easiest way to get here.
Opening Hours
Opening times at the aquarium may vary throughout the year, so we recommend checking the schedule before your visit. Please note that our education rates are not available on weekends or on certain dates during the academic year.
Teaching Resources
Dive beneath the surface and explore a world of underwater discovery, with engaging content to enjoy before and after your visit. Step into the Conservation Classroom for fin-tastic resources that will help your students love and protect the ocean even more.
Planning Tickets
We recognise how important health and safety, as well as proper planning, are for your visit. To support this, we provide two complimentary teacher planning tickets. Simply choose this option when booking, or call 01253 375186 if you are booking online. Please note, planning tickets are only available Monday to Friday during term time.
Accessibility & Pre-Visit Guides
At SEA LIFE Blackpool, we are committed to making our attraction accessible to all guests. Please visit our accessibility & pre-visit guides for more information.
FAQs
Get answers to our most frequently asked questions before your visit.
Save Our Seas: The Ranger Challenge
Before your visit, set your students the 'Save Our Seas: The Rangers Challenge.' This activity helps them understand the issues facing our oceans today and inspires them to become true ocean conservation champions.
Lunch
We do not have a private lunchroom available. However, there is a public seating area at the end of the attraction that accommodates up to 40 people, though it cannot be reserved as it must remain open to all guests. If the weather is pleasant, you are welcome to enjoy your lunch on the promenade and return to the centre afterward. Our admissions team will grant you re-entry anytime before closing. Please keep this in mind when planning your visit.
Back In The Classroom
Back in the classroom, students can use what they’ve learned at SEA LIFE to design their own informative campaign and raise awareness within their community.
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