Blue Planet Aquarium

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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 a must see attraction 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+) £20.45
Concession £17.50
Junior (up to 12 years) £14.50
Family (2 standard and 2 junior, up to 12 yrs) £67.50
Grandparent Family (2 concessions and 2 junior, up to 12 yrs) £63.00

Opening Times

All year (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
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

In light of current COVID-19 Government Guidelines Blue Planet are not hosting Talks and Feeds. As restrictions continue to ease they will look to resume Talks and Feeds when it is safe to do so. For full details about onsite safety in response to COVID-19 please visit https://www.blueplanetaquarium.com/the-health-and-safety-visitor-charter/

Blue Planet Aquarium is a safe, family friendly attraction with easy accessibility for push chairs and wheelchairs throughout.

There is ample on-site parking, charged at £2.75 per vehicle (regardless of length of stay).

Awards

Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020
Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021

Special Offers

Annual Pass

Fancy visiting Europe’s largest collection of sharks as many times as you want for a whole year? Try our Annual Passes for unlimited aquatic fun!

As the biggest and best aquarium in the North West our passes are great value for all the family. Whether its for you, or for a gift its the perfect membership for any one!

Not only do annual pass holders get entry for a whole year, you will also have access to a whole range of benefits, including discounted admission for friends and family and reduced prices in our gift shop and restaurant, amongst others.

As an annual pass holder, you’ll receive:

10% discount on selected items in our Blue Planet Aquarium Gift Shop

10% discount on unpackaged items in our Blue Planet Aquarium on-site Restaurant

10% discount off the normal admission price for any friends or guests you bring when you visit

10% discount off the total cost of Blue Planet Aquarium Birthday Parties

Priority on bookings for all our Diving with Sharks Experiences!

Standard (aged 13+) £69.25

Junior (up to 12 yrs) £50.25

Concession (aged 65+ or student. Proof required) £59.25

Family (2 standards and 2 juniors) £224

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Junior’s under 90cm will be admitted free with a Standard pass, however please note that height is checked on arrival and therefore it is recommended that juniors near to this height at time of purchase of a Blue Planet Aquarium Annual Pass are included within a family pass.

Standard terms and Conditions of entry also apply.
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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:

Holidayexperience8
Trip Type:
Family
Could do a lot better
Tuesday, 14th March 2023
It cost £80 for two adults, one concession over 60, two littles one who went for free and a charge for using their own car park. The whole place is tatty and in need of some TLC. The only good part... Read full review
colettew247
Trip Type:
Family
Perfect day trip for under 5s
Saturday, 18th March 2023
We took our daughter today (aged 2 and a half), she absolutely loved all the displays - very colourful and visual for little ones and she said her favourite bit was the diving show and the “lady... Read full review
gracefanscloud
Manchester, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Family
Lovely but expensive
Monday, 20th March 2023
Loved our day out and lots of things to do. They have scheduled talks too but seemed very expensive for a two hour trip nearly £100 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

COVID-19 Response

Advance booking essential

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