Blue Planet Aquarium — Aquarium in Ellesmere Port
Blue Planet Aquarium and its collection
Blue Planet Aquarium, opened in 1998, is an aquarium in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom.
Queen Elizabeth II opened it in July 1998, when it led the United Kingdom for size, and it remains the biggest in its region. It cost £12 million, and the architects Buttress Fuller Alsop shaped the building like a breaking wave.
Things to do
Things to do include Adult Shark Dives, Junior Shark Dives, Talks & Feeds and Birthday Parties.
What the venue says
- The main deep-sea-themed restaurant/café space. It offers a variety of freshly prepared hot and cold meals, kid-friendly options, snacks, and hot/cold drinks. Facilities for heating baby food and milk are also available on-site.
- On-site parking is available for a small separate fee, typically around £3.00
- Free admission for carers on a 1:1 basis
- selected days for our autistic guests with fewer visitor numbers to ensure lower noise levels
Images of Blue Planet Aquarium
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Rept0n1x, CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Mike Pennington , CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Mike Pennington , CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Mike Pennington , CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Mike Pennington , CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Mike Pennington , CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Mike Pennington , CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Mike Pennington , CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Mike Pennington , CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Mike Pennington , CC-BY-SA-2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Opening hours
Mo-Su 10:00-17:00; Dec 25 off
As published by the venue; we could not read it into a timetable.
Our closing times change with the seasons, so be sure to check back before your visit to make the most of your underwater adventure!
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult (13–18+ years) | 27.75 GBP |
| Child (Ages 3–12) | 19.95 GBP |
| Concession (Aged 65+ or student) | 24.75 GBP |
| Toddler (13–36 months) | 2.50 GBP |
| Family of 4 (2 adults, 2 kids) | 90.40 GBP |
Facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Disability admission concession
- Mobility equipment loan
- Sensory and cognitive support
- Wheelchair accessible routes
- Parking
- Animal encounter
- Keeper talk or show
- Child friendly
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Blue Planet Aquarium at this time.
Accreditation
- BIAZA member (source)
Location & map
CheshireEllesmere Port
United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Blue Planet Aquarium.
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Sand Tiger Sharks
Exhibits
- Ocean Tank