Blue Planet Aquariums

Great little day out. Perfect for younger children. We saw the diver show and managed to get around the venue in good time. They also have a great outside climbing frame which my 3yo loved too! Thanks

The aquarium is quite big with loads of species of fishes. The underwater safari is my favourite part of the aquarium. There is a fast food restaurant on the ground floor with a view of the aquarium to the right. On the day we went, the toilet was not clean and was really messy, not sure if this was a one off as it’s expected to be cleaned regularly as loads of children visit the facility.

Friendly staff and an easy route round. Lots of different animals to see and read about and an incredible, long underwater tunnel to get up close with all the sharks and rays. They also have crocodiles and pelicans which I haven't seen in an aquarium before so that was really interesting! They hold great talks and feeds throughout the day in all parts. Definitely worth a visit

A dreamy marine utopia beautifully showcasing the deep oceanic wonders of the world What's not to love! Still open after decades of attraction Blue Planet Aquarium has stood the test of time never failing to bewilder visitors with breathtaking sights. I chose to visit again with friends after clinging to novel memories from my childhood of this aquarium and it has maintained its charm perfectly. From common freshwater fish, to small tropical rainbows, colourful frogs, deep sea wonders and the true majesties of the ocean Blue Planet Aquarium provides and excellent up close and personal look at some of the most wonderful creatures this world has to offer. As an animal enthusiast Blue Planet Aquarium offers beautifully healthy displays of well kept specimen with numerous gorgeous viewing angles, all the kept animals are well engaged and seem very happy, naturally curious of seeing their visitors as much as they are desired to be seen! The area is a vast expanse with exhibits around you at all times from fun facts to little critters a tour around the Aquarium will never cease to have a window into a world of wonder. Blue Planet Aquariums crowning jewel are the beautiful shark tunnels which to put simply is the most heavenly experience an aquarium could possibly offer. A beautiful dream come true stretch of tunnels to slowly meander through while 100s of sea creatures including large friendly stingrays and beautiful sharks kindly swim by with excellent views, I could write about the shark tunnels forever as they are a truly magical timeless area. I cannot express enough how beautiful Blue Planet Aquarium is, with ample parking, a lovely outside area for kids and a great diner and gift shop its a must visit within the Liverpool/Chester district and a highly recommended pop in if you're visiting the Cheshire Oaks. If not for anything else, go for the shark tunnels. Pictures do not do it justice, its an underwater heaven and the sights to behold are simply unforgettable. A fantastic place for kids, parents, elderly and animal lovers alike with plenty of shows and educational experiences to boot! To be able to get so up close and personal with such beautiful deep sea life is simply remarkable.

Fantastic place. Took my 14 year old step son and my 7 month old. Both enjoyed it a lot. Plenty to see, takes about 2 hours to look around leisurely but there's a nice nature park to walk round and a good cafeteria of you wanted to stay longer. The shark tunnels are brilliant. The lift wasn't working when we went but the staff were so helpful and made an alternative lift available to all customers. There's lots of parking available, we got the bus and it was only a short easy walk from Cheshire Oaks. Would definitely recommend for a family day out and we will be going again.

What an amazing place this is and close by the other shops too. Makes for a fun day out. Did only spend an hour n half here as didn’t take long to go round but it was really well set up and saw so many amazing things. The moving walkway through the tunnel was a nice surprise and such a treat to go through it at a slow pace to enjoy every last bit. Didn’t try the cafe but had an ice cream at the end while the kids played in the playground!

There are a lot of different fish and marine life to see here. The best spectacle is the long, underwater tunnel you walk through and see some animals, including Sharks very close. There is a cafe in the middle to stop and eat with and indoor and outdoor play area. The one thing I will say that I found disappointing is that it only took us about 35 minutes to walk round the whole place. So don't come here expecting to take up the day.

Had an absolutely amazing time here with our 5 month old! We weren’t sure how much he would get out of it but he loved it! The place was really easy to get around with a pram and really well signposted so you can find everything you want to see. There are portholes in the restaurant that look out into the main aquarium which makes for a totally unique dining experience. The main attraction is of course the main tunnel, which you can go around as many times as you like. Our little one was totally blown away by the fish swimming overhead and all around. Highly recommended as a day out for anyone with little ones!

Had a day trip here today as my little boy loves fish, wasn't all that impressed to be honest. Pulled onto the carpark and wondered why it was so quiet for a bank holiday weekend but once inside soon found out why. Its not very big at all, can be in and out in under an hour and for the price you pay it seemed unreasonable, don't get me wrong they have some beautiful fish to look at and the underwater tunnel is pretty good but its just not very big or much to see and do for how much you pay and you have to pay too park too which seems ridiculous! Don't think we will be visiting here again.

This is an absolutely gorgeous place to visit and while it is pricey, it is a nice treat and day out. They have some lovely fish tanks as well as some reptiles, amphibians and insects terrariums to look at, so there's lots of variety. We went on a weekday so it wasn't too busy, I imagine it would be on weekends. The layout of the aquarium is easy to follow with it's different sections and it has lots of signs to tell you about the animal/s in the tank/terrarium. The one issue I encountered is that when you reach the section with the rays and dogfish the tanks are really low, low enough a child could reach into them if they want. There are signs everywhere saying not to reach into them, however kids won't always follow this and I did actually see a child throw his toy in one of the tanks, but luckily the adult with him could reach to grab it out quickly. It is nice to have them low and be able to see into them like that and it allows the fish to swim at the top and sort of wave their fins at you, which is cute to see. Most people wouldn't reach in, I think I just worried a bit, especially after seeing the child above throw his toy in. I think my favourite part was the tunnel near the end that goes through both big tanks. You can either stand on the conveyer belt and let it guide you through or you can walk it yourself on the carpeted side. We waited until there was no one around to go through the tunnel and it made it such a nice calming experience, to be able to see all these fish swim above you while you're being taken around, with some relaxing music on in the background. I love that the aquarium has penny machines dotted around that stamp a penny with a design of your choice, it costs £1.50 but it's contactless and the penny is supplied by the machine, so you don't have to have one on you. The aquarium does have a food court/canteen to eat at or buy food and drinks, however it doesn't have a great variety and is a bit more expensive then usual, so I'd recommend bringing food with you. It is located downstairs, at the end of the walk round the aquarium. There is a gift shop at the end, which is located at the top right hand side of the building as you come in. There is a picnic and play area for the kids outside, located through the gift shop. I would definitely recommend this as a place to visit, with or without children, even though it is expensive it is definitely worth it.