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Sea Life Blackpool

The Promenade, Blackpool FY1 5AA, England
01253 621258
Ranked #21 of 37 attractions in Blackpool
4.0 of 5 stars 207 Reviews
Type: Aquariums
Owner description: One of the UK's best Seaside aquariums. Discover the underwater world at SEA LIFE Blackpool, learn about our oceans and interact with our creatures....... more » Owner description: One of the UK's best Seaside aquariums. Discover the underwater world at SEA LIFE Blackpool, learn about our oceans and interact with our creatures. Over 50 spectacular displays including rockpools, an ocean tank and awesome tropical features. Over 1,000 creatures including Sharks, Seahorses, Octopus and Rays. SHARK FRENZY! New feature for 2010! See the amazing Rockpool Experience - Hold a crab and touch a starfish! Walkthrough the underwater tunnel full of sharks & tropical fish. Watch the feeding and learn about the creatures in fun demonstrations throughout the day. Help save the whales by joining our campaign. FREE soft children's play area. Sea view Cafe. « less
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Leeds, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Although a bit pricey, its clear that all the money they take goes into the maintenance and care of all the animals at Sea Life Blackpool. Would recommend a visit, the shark tank had us spell bound for ages! More

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Reading, United Kingdom
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

I have visited many sealife centres over the years and this one probably comes some where in the middle it is not the best you will visit but no where near the worst either. it can be quite expensive for a visit for what you get, so i'll advise that if you are planing on visiting another merlin attraction in... More

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Beverley, United Kingdom
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

We visited the the Sea Life centre for the 1st time during our annual May bank holiday in Blackpool. My younger daughter who is 9 and very interested in sea life was very keen to visit. She really enjoyed it as did the rest of us. You walk through various different areas, all showing a variety of different sea life/fish... More

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shrewsbury
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Expensive to get in for a family and didnt take long to go round under an hour at a very slow toddler pace!! See more fish at fish market and thats free to go to. Waste of money. More

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Stockport, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

has gotten better than our last visit its a great day out More

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

If like me you enjoy this type of attraction a must for all ages, plenty of exhibits & good information. More

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Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Went here with my friend and my 3 year old godson. We enjoyed the visit but its not realy a place you can spend the whole day, in my opinion, and is quite expensive for this reason. Good range of things to see though.We managed to get a money off voucher but still thought it quite pricey. We did get... More

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blckpool
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

could walk round in 15 min not a full day out not good when you pay that sort of money More

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Wooler, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

We always come here when we visit blackpool and are looking forward to seeing the new turtle display this year More

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Staffordshire, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Loved the Turtles. Would benefit from a bigger display. Not very well signposted to exit the display. More

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