Blue Planet Aquarium Reviews

Visited on 10.3.25 with my partner and our 2 children aged 3 years and 7 months. Myself and my partner have been several times before and our 3year old has also been once before when she was around 2months old. Whilst we have thoroughly enjoyed previous visits and also our most recent visit yesterday, both myself and my partner do feel that, sadly, the entrance cost is getting far too expensive for what is on offer. Yes, I understand all the running costs increase therefore entrance costs need to increase to reflect this, I just feel the aquarium could offer more to justify the expensive entry cost. I feel the area behind the reception/entry desks isn't being utilised to it's full potential. Yes, there may be some benches/seats to sit on, kids rides and teddy machines, I just feel this area would be better utilised by having tables out with a craft/colouring activity available all day everyday, therefore making the aquarium more appealing to younger children. It was a shame to not be able to see the Giant Pacific Octopus plus it was also a shame that the moving track throughout the tunnel was either not working or hadn't been switched on. I completely understood why the pelican weren't in their display outside (due to avian bird flu being in the area) however what I couldn't understand was why the Nature Walk was closed for the same reason. There also seemed to be several exhibits missing/empty with no explanation. Definitely recommend taking your own food when you go as the cafe prices are quite extortionate!! For example, the tuna baguette or roll that was on display in the covered food counter was £8.10, something you could get exactly the same at any supermarket for at least £5 cheaper, if not more!! The ice cream was also expensive at £4.50 for a 2 scoop tub, however it was delicious ice cream so I didn't mind paying that. Whilst we did thoroughly enjoy our visit yesterday, I do feel it will be a good few years before we will consider going again as we feel we have done everything there is to offer there.

My Grandson done the shark dive, he absolutely loved it, whilst he was getting ready we were shown round the aquarium and told about all the different species. Great few hours spent, nice cafe and play area too. Only negative is we was told to arrive by 8am yet they didn't open till 8.30.