Have you ever created a ‘bucket list’? What do you think of when you hear the term? No doubt the usual suspects spring to mind; travelling to the most Instagram-worthy destinations, dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant, and landing your dream job – but is it time you hit the reset button? True, these are all … Continued
Half Term: What’s On? Nevermind the trick this Halloween month, it’s all about the treats this half term at Blue Planet! Let’s cause a splash together this October and have fun with the whole family. There’s lots of exciting events happening beneath the waves and we can’t wait for you to join us! SCARIUM AQUARIUM! … Continued
Nothing says ‘romance’ like some fun beneath the waves, right? Grab your love goggles, because Blue Planet Aquarium is sending Cupid and his bow underwater to give the singletons of the North-West a little helping hand in the dating department. Are you single? Are you 18 or over? Are you able to travel to Blue … Continued
MAGICAL MERMAID DAY FAQ: What sort of ticket will I need to buy to come to Magical Mermaid Day? You will need to purchase our normal Standard / Junior / Concession / Family / Groovy Grandparents tickets. Why not purchase your tickets online to get 10% off! How many mermaids will there be? We will … Continued
Over 800 million tonnes of plastic makes its way into our oceans every year! Plastic bags, nets, bottles, and more are damaging ocean environments and the creatures that live there. So, before you take your next dip in the ocean or start building sandcastles, can you spare two minutes to make a difference? We’re challenging … Continued
Dinosaurs had a good run of more than 180 million years, until an asteroid came along and wiped out life on the planet… Or did it? (That’s another question for another day.) While most life of earth met its demise during the Cretaceous-Tertiary mass extinction (also known as the K/T boundary), many marine families and … Continued
Its Shark Week and we’re celebrating by telling you all about our sharks. First up We have Wilma She’s the grandma of the Aquarium and lets all the others know by keeping them in check. Sand Tigers are unique in the shark world because they are the only species of shark to gulp air to … Continued
All aboard for our 20th anniversary! Since our opening in 1998, Blue Planet Aquarium has been inspiring encounters with incredible creatures and we’ve been the backdrop to countless cherished memories. 20 years on, as you’ll see, that role now spans generations and generations of guests. Happy Birthday to Us! We reached out to our lovely … Continued
Sharks are disappearing! These fascinating fish have been around for hundreds of millions of years – long before the dinosaurs roamed the Earth – but scientists have reported a drastic drop in their population in just the last generation. If you’re thinking “how can these ferocious apex predators possibly go extinct?”, you’ve come to the … Continued
We’ve unveiled our newest feature here at Blue Planet Aquarium thanks to our friends at Neston High School! Check it out here
