Blue Planet Aquarium

Ellesmere Port

Aquarium in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire

Opening Open daily from 10am (closed only on Christmas Day), with last entry one hour before closing. Closing times change with the seasons; Monday hours shown as 10am–5pm.

Price Specific ticket prices are not shown on the page (Standard Admission and Accessibility Tickets available via online booking); free admission for carers on a 1:1 basis for eligible guests.

Typical visit Not provided yet

Age fit Described as a great place to visit for all the family; Junior Shark Dives are for ages 8–15 (minimum height 125cm) and adult shark dives for ages 16+.

Setting indoor

The experience

About this day out

Blue Planet Aquarium, located just off Junction 10 of the M53 at Cheshire Oaks next to the Designer Outlet, is open all year and is home to Europe's largest collection of sharks, including Sand Tiger Sharks and Nurse Sharks. It offers talks and feeds, events, exhibits, school trips, birthday parties, and shark diving experiences as a PADI Dive Centre.

When to go

Opening calendar

Open daily from 10am (closed only on Christmas Day), with last entry one hour before closing. Closing times change with the seasons; Monday hours shown as 10am–5pm.

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: Specific ticket prices are not shown on the page (Standard Admission and Accessibility Tickets available via online booking); free admission for carers on a 1:1 basis for eligible guests.

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

Onsite car parkCaféOn-site restaurantGift shopDedicated accessible parkingLift access to each floorRamps throughout the attractionAccessible toilets throughout the buildingWheelchair hire (£10 returnable deposit)PADI Dive Centre

Accessibility: Designed with access for everyone in mind: free carer's admission on a 1:1 basis with proof of eligibility (e.g. DLA/PIP letter, GP or Consultant letter, carers' ID badge, MAX Card, or Access Card with '+1 essential companion' symbol; max one free carer per eligible paying guest), dedicated accessible parking, lift access to each floor, ramps throughout, accessible toilets, and wheelchair hire (£10 returnable deposit). Selected enhanced accessibility days with fewer visitor numbers and lower noise levels are offered for autistic/neurodivergent guests.
Parking: Own onsite car park a short stroll from the entrance, costing £3.00 per vehicle regardless of stay length. Showing your parking ticket at the café earns a free hot drink with a purchase. Dedicated accessible parking available.
Dogs: Not provided yet

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