Aquarium

Welcome to the only public aquarium in Greater Manchester. You can find details about how to get here on the Aquarium visitor page. To find out more about the fish in the collection or about our conservation work you can browse this section.

The fish collection
We have a diverse selection of fish from all over the world.

Pete Liptrot prepares for re-opening of the aquarium

Aquatic conservation
We do research and are keen to extend our services to schools

Frequently asked questions
Some common queries and some answers!

Aquatic links
There are some fantastic resources out there for fish enthusiasts. These are the ones that we recommend.

History
The aquarium was opened in 1941 and is one of Britain's oldest public aquaria.