Blue Planet Aquarium

Cheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 9LF

Tel: 0151 357 8804

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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)
DayTimes
Monday - Friday10:00 - 17:00
Saturday - Sunday10:00 - 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 BritainWe're Good to Go We're Good to Go 2020
  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels 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

    Buy An Annual Pass Online Now!

    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).

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

3 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      540
    • Very Good
      579
    • Average
      737
    • Poor
      586
    • Terrible
      501

    Recent Reviews:

    • Katie T
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Not bad
      3 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 17th September 2023
      Lots of different fish and animals, rather small considering me and my partners ticket cost 50 pound. We got round the entire place in 1 hour and 20 minutes. However still a lovely time and would... Read full review
    • Clare M
      Run down
      2 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 17th September 2023
      It's clear that the aquarium simply doesn't haven't the money to stay running properly. While the staff were polite and helpful, and some of the animals were very interesting, there isn't much else... Read full review
    • rachelhL2254TW
      Eaten by a shark would have been more fun!
      2 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 23rd September 2023
      Over priced, kids walked round in less than 1 hour, I imagine the conveyor belt underneath the sharks would have been a nice experience but it wasn’t working, spent £19 in cafe for 4 drinks and some... Read full review

    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

    Contact Us

    Tel: 0151 357 8804

    Tel: 0151 357 8804

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