Blue Planet Aquarium

Advantages: A great place to see fish; nicely laid out
Disadvantages: May be a little pricey for some

...flash of inspiration. The Blue Planet Aquarium! I had driven past the Blue Planet Aquarium on numerous occasions but had never actually visited the place. Situated at the end of junction 10 just off the M53 motorway, the Blue Planet is in a prime location, not only for locals, but also for tourists visiting Cheshire. ***First Impressions*** To be honest, the first thing that sprung to mind when we arrived in the car park was: ...
...of the exterior of the Blue Planet building itself was not very encouraging. It put me in mind of a large rectangular shed. But oh, how wrong I was. I quickly changed my opinion of the place once inside and would add that it put me in mind of the Tardis. Plain and bland on the outside, but a fantastic adventure going on inside. On entering the Blue Planet, as with all tourist attractions, our first port of call was the pay desk. After handing over ... Read review

Advantages: Well laid out, fascinating to look at
Disadvantages: A bit expensive

...we decided to visit the Blue Planet Aquarium in Cheshire. A friend of mine had been and enjoyed it, so we decided to take a look ourselves. WHERE IS THE BLUE PLANET AQUARIUM ? **************************************************** You will find the aquarium at Junction 10 of the M53 in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. Once you come off the motorway, simply follow the brown signs and it's easy to find. There is a large carpark which is free. If you are ...
...in the UK ), the Blue Planet Aquarium is actively involved in environmental and conservation schemes. There are several successful breeding programmes in place such as for Southern Stingrays, seahorses, Blue Poison Arrow Frog and the Dyed Poison Arrow Frog. They are also trying to breed the Pinstripe Damba which is in grave danger of extinction. WHAT IS THERE TO SEE AT THE AQUARIUM ? ***************************************************** Once you ... Read review

Advantages: You are guaranteed to see Sharks and some big ones at that!
Disadvantages: Cost. Its not cheap

...a'Dive With Sharks' at the Blue Planet Aquarium so this review will be based on that experience, rather than the blue plant aquarium itself. In March 2000 my husband & I became qualified Divers in Goa with Barracuda Divers. My daughter who has this knack for buying really excellent presents decided to buy my husband for a Christmas present something with a bit of a bite. A dive with Sharks!! I helped her plan this but little did I know she was also ...
...bits with our pressies. Blue Planet is voted 10th best place in the world to dive with Sharks on the Discovery Channel. Getting there. Located just off M53 north of chester at: Longlooms Road Cheshire Oaks Ellesmere Port Cheshire. 0151 357 8804 www.blueplanetaquarium.com Diving with the Sharks. With 2 non diving friends we arrived at Blue Planet which by now was closed to the public. We had been told to make our way around the back entrance ... Read review

Advantages: No queues, fun for kids
Disadvantages: access for diasabled, no value for money

...to me to visit the Blue Planet Aquarium and with it not being far from home we decided to go one Sunday morning. My fella is always getting me up early so we can spend the day at wherever we are going. Situated near Cheshire Oaks Outlet Mall, the Blue Planet is signposted and very easy to get to from the main roads. Upon arrival we went inside to a large foyer and although it was very busy there were no queues to actually get in which was a bonus. ...
...the aquarium. The place itself is clearly signposted to the different attractions however we found it difficult to find the restaurant and toilets which at the end of the day they are making a lot of money out of the restaurant too and i would have thought that these should be clearly marked to tempt people into going in and purchasing food and beverages. The restaurant itself was a very tight squeeze with wooden tables and chairs too close together ... Read review

Advantages: Layout
Disadvantages: Pricey, not that much there

...heard great things about the Blue Planet Aqarium before we went and my kids were really excited about going. When we arrived it looked as id we were going to waiting ages as the large car park was hammered but I was pleasantly surprised. hey had all the desks open and had an express chack in desk for people who had prebooked (we hadn\'t). I was very taken aback the prices we were charged £36 (this has now gone up to £40) for a family ticket (two ...
...didn\'t have to pay for my little boy. The foyer was very spacious , and that was our first stop for the toliets, which were lovely and clean. The layout is good but needs improvment for people with pushchairs and buggy's, I had trouble monuvering ours in the space available s I don't know how someone in a wheelchair would go on. There is a small lift though. The exhibits are good but pretty much the same as you would find in any aquarium. The best ... Read review