About Us
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 Otters – 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 our awesome Aquatheatre window. Get an up close view of our black and white tip sharks and Zebra shark in our Coral Reef from our 70m-long underwater tunnel.
Enjoy hands-on encounters at our Rock Pools or explore our all action outdoor play area - Pirate Playground.
With over 50 different exhibits from around the world there's something for everyone.
Guide Prices
Standard (13yrs+) £19.00
Concession £16.50
Junior (over 90cms but under 13 years) £13.50
Family 2+2 £64.00
Groovy Grandparents (2+2) £60.00
Online tickets discounted by 10%
Opening Times
| All year (1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2019) |
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| Day | Times |
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| Monday - Friday | 10:00 | - 17:00* |
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 18:00* |
* Weekdays 10am – 5pm, Weekends & School Hols – 10am – 6pm
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change
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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Facilities
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - Wheelchairs available for hire (£10 returnable deposit). Lift access between floors.
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp / Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Attraction Facilities
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
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