Blue Planet Aquarium

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About Us

Reopening 17 May subject to government guidance

The following will be open from 12 April for free!

- Pelicans Cove

- Ice-cream parlour

- Gift Shop

- Play area and a very exciting new outdoor area for 2021about local conservation!

Get up close to Awesome Sharks at Blue Planet Aquarium and see real scuba divers in our daily feed shows in the Aquatheatre. With one of the best collections of Sharks, Fish, Frogs, Spiders and Dalmatian Pelicans – Blue Planet Aquarium is the must see day out for all the family.

Watch the dive team feed the fish - all in front of the sharks at the awesome Aquatheatre window. Get an up close view of the giant Sand Tiger sharks, or nurse sharks, zebra sharks and the smallest sharks the Black Tips. View them from the 70m-long underwater tunnel.

You’ll see the Giant Pacific Octopus in the Octopus lighthouse, see the clownfish and tangs in the coral Cave, and search for the deadliest Stonefish in the Venom section. With over 50 different exhibits from around the world there's something for everyone.

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Guide Prices

Standard (13yrs+) £19.25
Concession £16.75
Junior (over 90cms but under 13 years) £13.75
Family (2 standard and 2 junior, up to 12 yrs) £65.00
Groovy Grandparents (2 senior citizens and 2 junior, up to 12 yrs) £61.00
Online tickets discounted by 10%
Blue Planet Aquarium has ample on-site parking. Please be aware that a charge of £2.75 applies to Blue Planet Aquarium visitors, regardless of length of stay.

Opening Times

Open New Year

All year (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021)
Day	Times
Monday - Friday	10:00	- 17:00
Saturday - Sunday	10:00	- 18:00

* Last entry on weekdays is at 4pm, and weekends at 5pm

Awards

Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020

Directions

Road Directions

Blue Planet Aquarium is at junction 10 of the M53 and is easy to find from the M56 and M6. If you're travelling from the M6, join the M56 at J20, then head towards Ellesmere Port and turn onto the M53 at junction15. Follow the brown tourist information signs for Blue Planet and Cheshire Oaks. We have ample car and coach parking.Note: Anyone using satellite navigation systems to find us should type in either the postcode CH65 9LF, or Kinsey Road.

Public Transport Directions

By Bus Regular bus services run from Liverpool, Chester, Ellesmere Port and North Wales to Blue Planet Aquarium and Cheshire Oaks. From Liverpool take the No 1 bus from Sir Thomas Street. From Chester take the No 1 or No 4 bus from the Central Bus Station. By Train If travelling by train, the nearest railway station is Ellesmere Port, about 2 miles away. Services run to here from Chester and Liverpool Lime Street Underground Station (Wirral Line).

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Recent Reviews:

shanah92
Corby, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
Shark galore
Saturday, 5th December 2020
A perfect outing for any shark/ marine life enthusiast! A huge range of sharks and some of the biggest I have seen in the UK Read full review
742amira_e
Crewe, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
Worth going
Wednesday, 16th December 2020
If you have nothing to do or it is a rainy day, this place is always a great idea. I went for the first time, and it was a nice experience, except that sometimes can be a little bit loud due to loads... Read full review
734jacquib
Cheshire, United Kingdom
Birthday Treat - 13th December 20 - 2 year old Granddaughter
Sunday, 27th December 2020
Highly recommended activity for a 2 year old. Friendly Staff, interesting fish and aquarium, my first visit and it won’t be my last. Great place to be on a cold wet windy day! My only grip and why... Read full review

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Facilities

Accessibility

All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - Wheelchairs available for hire (£10 returnable deposit). Lift access between floors.
Free entry for carers
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Ramp / Level Access
Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

All Weather Attraction

Catering

On-Site café/restaurant
Picnic Site

Parking & Transport

On site parking
Parking (charge)

Payment Methods

American Express accepted
Delta accepted
Diners Club accepted
JCB accepted
Maestro accepted
MasterCard accepted
Solo accepted
TIC Staff Admitted Free
Visa accepted

Provider Facilities

Conference facilities
Event Venue
Toilets

Provider Features

Indoor Attraction
Marketing Cheshire Member

Target Markets

Family Fun
Marketed Towards Children
Marketed Towards Families

Tours and Demonstrations

Educational Visits Accepted
Guided Tours Available for Groups - Pre-booked guided tour available for up to 15 people in a group for an additional £25