Opening Times

  • Monday: 10am – 5pm
  • Tuesday: 10am – 5pm
  • Wednesday: 10am – 5pm
  • Thursday: 10am – 5pm
  • Friday: 10am – 5pm
  • Saturday: 10am – 6pm
  • Sunday: 10am – 6pm

We’re elated to be opening our doors once again!

On Monday 17th May, Blue Planet Aquarium will be re-opening its doors to welcome visitors once again.Following a turmoil start to 2021 with extended closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, the attraction will be re-opening with lots of changes and new additions to its offering! Visitors and members to Blue Planet Aquarium can expect to … Continued

The growing shark family

Arabian Carpet Shark (Chiloscyllium arabicum) Here at Blue planet Aquarium we have a large variety of sharks, from our giant Sand Tiger sharks to our smaller Arabian sharks. These smaller sharks are often overlooked, as they can be found hiding in crevices along the reef, but do not be fooled by there illusive habits, they … Continued

Blue Planet Aquarium Temporarily Closed Again

Blue Planet Aquarium must sadly close its doors again in response to Cheshire being put into tier3 on 26th December 2020 in a bid to reduce the number of Covid-19 cases across the country, and to ease pressures on the NHS. As with previous closures, our expert team will continue to provide first rate care … Continued

Why Are Coral Reefs So Important?

In this guide, we’re shining a light on the beauty and significance of coral reefs, exploring what they are and why they’re so important to the biodiversity of our underwater world.

Blue Planet Aquarium is Back Open!

Blue Planet Aquarium is thrilled to announce we will be re-opening our doors from Wednesday 2nd December following our closure in response to the Government’s National lockdown. The Government have lifted the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown restrictions and have therefore granted businesses, such as Blue Planet Aquarium, safe to re-open and welcome the public once again. … Continued

Christmas Gift Ideas with Blue Planet Aquarium

Blue Planet Aquarium is the North West’s biggest aquarium, teeming with marine-life from across the world. Watch divers in an aqua-theatre display and be swept beneath the ocean in our huge underwater tunnel to marvel at the largest collections of sharks in the UK! With numerous different zones, a play area for children and a … Continued

Second Temporary Closure for Blue Planet Aquarium

Blue Planet Aquarium will sadly close its doors once again in response to the country’s second lockdown. The site will close to the public from Thursday 5th November in line with the National lockdown, in a bid to reduce the number of Covid-19 cases across the country, and to ease pressures on the NHS.

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