- Choose the amount of tickets
- Pick your date and time
- Check your order
- Make your payment Via Debit or Credit Card
- Receive your tickets + Pre Visit info Via email
- Choose this option if your visit is within 14 days
- Bookings through this option are non-refundable and non-transferable
- Fill out the reservation form and we'll get back to you with availability within 48 hours.
- While you finalise your school trip we will hold your booking as provisional
- We'll send you a confirmation form to fill out 14 days before your trip.
- Make your payment Via your chosen payment method
- Once you've paid, you'll receive your tickets and an invoice via email
- You will need to use this option if you'd like to book a combination ticket.
Important Information...
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.
Please keep in mind that if you book through our reservation system, our response time may be delayed during peak season due to high demand for our attractions. We accept payments via bank transfer and card, but we do not accept payment by cheque. After receiving your invoice, you will have 15 days to complete your payment for your visit.
Please be advised once you confirm the provisional booking and final numbers, bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please do not turn up at our attractions with a provisional booking, we can only admit schools who have received their tickets.
Exclusion dates
*Please note our education rates are not available on weekends or the following dates during the 2024/2025 academic year:
- 20/10/2024 - 03/11/2024
- 22/12/2024 - 06/01/2025
- 15/02/2025 - 23/02/2025
- 05/04/2025 - 27/04/2025
- 05/05/2025
- 24/05/2025 - 01/06/2025
- 19/07/2025 - 31/08/2025
Planning tools
Teaching Resources
Dive deep into the world of underwater discovery. Explore the conservation classroom for amazing resources to inspire your students to love the ocean.
Workshops & Activities
Book your session for our new workshops. Learn about some of our core SEA LIFE creatures, dive deep underwater into their ocean habitats and investigate how and why it is important to protect our oceans.
Save Our Seas: The Rangers Challenge
Our brand new onsite learning experience is here! Check out the Save our Seas: Ranger Challenge Activity pack filled with tons of fun tasks for your students to complete during their educational visit to SEA LIFE Manchester.
Risk assessment
Download our free supporting Risk Assessment Guidance and explore our 'Help Centre' for FAQs and planning information, right from our planning page
