The Blue Planet Aquarium is a marine and freshwater aquarium located by the Cheshire Oaks retail and leisure complex in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, England. When opened by the Queen Elizabeth II in July 1998, it was the largest aquarium in the United Kingdom, and is still the largest in North West England. The £12 million building was designed by Manchester-based Buttress Fuller Alsop architects to resemble the shape of a crashing wave. It was built by Cheshire-based developer Deep Sea Leisure (now owned by Aspro Parks), who also built Deep Sea World in North Queensferry, Scotland.
Its stated aim is to "enlighten, increase knowledge and raise interest in the marine environment using an interactive, entertaining and sustainable approach."
Head to the Blue Planet Aquarium homepage to find what we offer. From shark dives and animal listings to educational visits and visitor info.
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27 Jun 2024 · Join us as we follow the progress of Euro 2024 through our species at Blue Planet Aquarium. Each country will be represented by a different animal, giving you the chance to …
At Blue Planet Aquarium, we’re proud to showcase some of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures. Among them is an impressive member of the eel family: the green moray eel. …
Plan your trip to the North West's biggest aquarium! Blue Planet Aquarium has lots to offer every visitor, get your questions answered here. Open Soon : 10:00AM - 05:00 PM
Coral Cave is the main tropical display here at Blue Planet Aquarium, a place to see warm-water-loving species in a habitat that almost perfectly mimics their own. Expect a vivid showcase of …
21 Nov 2024 · Download our activity sheet below and see how many Danube River native species you can find on your way around the aquarium!
An “I Dived with the Sharks at Blue Planet Aquarium” certificate; Free entry for two spectators; We often run dives on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 2pm or 4pm, although this remains …
Dive into the captivating world of aquatic wonder at Blue Planet Aquarium. Explore our remarkable array of marine life, from graceful stingrays to captivating reptiles and majestic …
Learn about how Blue Planet Aquarium supports conservation work, raising awareness of real issues and sharing ideas of how we can all help.
