The Water’s Edge, Bindleyplace, Birmingham B1 2HL
Birmingham Sea Life Centre is a great attraction for a family day out. Kids will love all the different sea creatures and the interactive nature of some of the exhibits, with quiz questions to answer along the way and interesting facts to find out.
The best times to go are when the feedings or guided talks are happening, it really helps you make the most of your time there and you might find out things you didn’t know about the animals!
A great feature of the Sea Life Centre is the 4D cinema. A short 3D animated film is shown with a twist- your seat will rumble, little blasts of air will hit your legs and you might even get splashed with a bit of water, all to add to the immersive experience of the film!
The centre could be a little bigger, as it didn’t take long to walk around, but the time you spend in there will definitely be increased if you’re taking kids, since they’ll want to spend time watching everything and you might find it difficult to move them along to the next exhibit. A jellyfish exhibit opened in February however, which will add another room of critters to the tour.
The gift shop at the end is pretty extensive and I don’t think you’ll get away without a purchase, but if you complete all the answers on the quiz correctly you can pick up a surprise prize!
Book online in advance for the best deals, especially if you have a larger group- prices are much cheaper than just turning up on the day.
3/5
Best for: Families, Suitable for Kids
Midlands Guide Magazine 
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