The Alton Towers Resort is delighted to confirm that they have today been granted permission to build a SEA LIFE aquarium.

Opening in Spring 2009, the attraction will be the 30th SEA LIFE aquarium, and will provide the familiar friendly and authoritative guide to the last great frontier…the seas and oceans of the world, and their myriad of mysterious and amazing inhabitants.

There will be no additional charge for guests visiting the Theme Park to enter the aquarium, which will be located within the pirate-themed Mutiny Bay area of the Park.

Russell Barnes, Divisional Director for the Alton Towers Resort, said:

'We are delighted to have received the go-ahead to begin building this new attraction which I am confident will be a fantastic addition to the Resort. We'll be adding our unique Alton Towers touch to SEA LIFE’s excellent reputation and expertise in marine conservation, education and awareness in order to create an amazingly themed attraction that families can enjoy together’.

A sister brand to the Alton Towers Resort within the Merlin Entertainments Group, SEA LIFE is the world’s No 1 aquarium brand, and second largest attraction brand in Europe.