Aquatic superstore selling everything you could possibly need for tropical fishkeeping and also…read morepond fish and accessories. There was a good selection of tropical fish and a reasonable selection of goldfish and koi when I visited, however it was December so some of the pond fish tanks were empty which is understandable really. As well as all things fish related they supply pet supplies for just about every other type of pet you can think of and also sell rabbits, guinea pigs, cockatiels, finches and reptiles. Hutches, cages, bedding and food complete the picture. They also have a large range of tents and camping accessories too. Helpful staff, plenty of parking and Ma Bakers licensed coffee shop alongside make it well worth a drive out to visit if you're a pet owner or looking to set up an aquarium.

Really great store, loads of good quality plants and fish. There were fish I've never even seen or…read moreheard of in here. Highly recommended!

The best aquarium for freshwater fish I've been in a long time, I used to go to the hillfoot shop…read morethen the disappeared but they've just moved onto a industrial estate which is great for me as I work just round the corner and it's so much easier to park. Well we're to begin, as I said I always used this family ran aquatics until they moved I then had the joy of dealing with dobbies and pets at home, which is ok if you like paying through the nose for dull fish and pretty rubbish advise I was thrilled when I saw the sign at the side of the road for a new aquarium and was pleasantly surprised when it was the guys from my old shop...ace so stocked up my tank with beautiful fish and yea I know everyone slates guppies but there my favourite and they have like 15 different types, loads of tetras and random stuff I don't even know of, their expanding the shop soon they say and I can't wait about another 50 odd tanks so the place will have tons of different varieties to choose from, don't be put off by my comments if you like unusual fish and hate guppies lol there loads of weird and wonderful stuff and really colourful cichlids, discus, arrowana, rasbora, Angels and their cold water fish are stunning big fat bubble head goldfish...amazing so I'm going to set up another big tank from them and have fancy goldfish, there so reasonable you have to visit and get something for your tank. Going to take my dad in for some koi carp as he says everywhere else for pond fish In liverpool is over prised and they never last, he's made up the guys from hillfoot aquaria are still going strong and looking forward to getting some big koi. Well done guys all the best and can't wait to see the bigger store......lots more guppies please. :) sorry everyone!!!!

We called in here on the off chance as my other half has an obsession with fish and reptiles. I do…read morenot live far from here but only recently have they turned this farm into a proper visitor place. I was a bit unsure at first because of all the stories escalating around about farms. But as soon as we parked up, we walked over to the pig sty and I instantly fell in love with the little pigs wandering around with their parents in their little den. Then we went into the massive store area and there are unreal amounts of fish in here. If you are a massive fan of tropical fish then this is the place you should go. It is clean, presentable and well organised. They also have reptiles such as snakes and mini-dragons and if you have never had a pet like this before, there are loads of staff around to help you out. Also they have a large range of books to help you raise certain species. Originally this was a farm that sold food produce. Now it has expanded beyond recognition. They still have food stock such as meat, eggs and juices etc. Also they have a cafe inside so if you want a cup of tea or a scone, then you can here. What I really enjoyed though about this place is that if you pay a pound each you can through into the stables and feed the pets in there. They have goats, llamas, sheep and bulls. I was a bit unsure at first but as soon as I started feeding them, I just fell in love with them all instantly. They were so cute trying to jump over the fences and lick your hands. This farm is really clean and extremely well run. I enjoyed the time we spent here, it was fun and exciting. I would recommend this twice over. Go and have fun!

Went to Cockfields Farm 3rd December 2011 to top up my tank with some new additions, as we were…read morelooking at the tanks , we noticed a DEAD fish floating on the top, so I informed a member of staff who joked that it was asleep and they always went pale and lifeless and floated when they were resting !!!! I thought this comment was inappropriate and not called for... we continued our now short visit by seeing another two tanks containing DEAD fish, I find this unacceptable and will not be going back there again. as there are many better fish shops with more pleasant staff within the Oldham area.

Avoid this store. Ordered online but poorly packaged live…read morefood split inside, squashed & disgusting. Also very old live food as all were dead & smelt awful. Had to open paypal dispute after phoning 3 times & being ignored. Idiot only refunded 1 item via PayPal and not the whole amount owed and now I can't dispute it! Managers very rude, abusive & knows some fowl colourful language. Avoid this company.

I visited the shop back in January, I couldnt believe how badly the fish and pet sections had…read moredeteriorated. The main concern was the artic conditions in both areas. A dog bed I picked up felt wet from the cold and damp. It was actually warmer stepping outside. I had to cover my face because the damp smell was so strong. I felt so sorry for the animals having to stay in those conditions. I could only tolerate 5 mins. What a shame I used to enjoy visiting there.

This little park was way better than we expected! We took an Uber from the hotel to this place,…read moreand immediately I was impressed with how many little children were attending. It's pretty cheap to get in and get ready to feel ALL the humidity. It's so tropical in there. Your glasses will fog. You will sweat. But it's all worth it. There were so many exhibits with fresh water fish, birds, and lizards. This is a must if you're in the area and you have kids with you.

Wow. Just wow. I absolutely loved this place. The animals were amazing and even the food at the…read morecafe was amazing. I had the cheese chips. My family got regular chips and a chip sandwich (buttered buns with chips). To drink we got diet coke, sprite, and cherry coke. The prices were pretty good too! Will return.

A solid five star experience, amazing 70ft shark filled tunnel and a massive cinema style seating…read morearea that I thought had a projection on to a screen instead it was a huge glass wall into one of the shark tanks. The other tank areas and exhibits of frogs snakes spiders and Cayman were excellent. The restaurant with portholes into the tanks is fantastic. It's expensive to visit but worth every penny and the drive over from north wales. I'd love to go for the diving with sharks experience offered, excellent that children can also dive with sharks too. It has to be the Uk's best aquarium. Cannot recommend it enough

This is a fantastic place for a family day out - I really can't recommend it highly enough! We've…read morebeen to aquariums before, but they weren't a patch on this place, it's really so much more than just an aquarium. Firstly, it's set in its own grounds, with a private car park. It's actually just round the corner from Cheshire Oaks designer outlet, so that's handy if you fancy a bit of shopping afterwards! As you enter, they have a massive wooden replica of a pre-historic shark's jaw, which is great for having your photo taken next to! Then you start the tour - you follow a path through corridors with loads of glass panels on either side, with all kinds of fish, reptiles, insects etc. It's fascinating, and you can enjoy the educational aspect, safe in the knowledge that there's a glass panel between you and the creepy crawlies! That said, we did have a fright as one panel appeared to have an escaped spider, but it turned out it was safely behind the glass, it just looked as if it was free! The highlight is the manta ray tank. They actually encourage visitors to tickle the water with their fingers to attract the rays,and then stroke their backs. The children absolutely loved this and we couldn't drag them away for ages! Next stop is a massive aquarium with a full length perspex viewing panel. They have a seating area and give talks from here several times a day as divers actually go into the aquarium and feed the fish. It's really fascinating and brilliant to watch. At the end of the route you arrive at the cafe, which is large and usually crowded. It's not a particularly pleasant or sophisticated cafe, but it does the job, I suppose. Of course, there's the obligatory gift shop, which sells all kinds of over-priced novelties, cuddly toys, gifts etc. And outside they have a little enclosure with otters, which are incredibly cute - unless you happen to go at feeding time, in which case it's pretty gross watching them eat mice! There's also a play area for younger children. All in all, I'd say this is a fantastic place for a family trip and you could quite easily spend the best part of a day here.

The aquarium in the world museum is brilliant, it combines fish from Australia to Anglesey with the…read morevery latest technology. They have combined a new learning and activity space within the aquarium; the Living Laboratory. In this part everyone can get up close to fish and other sea life in special low-level tanks. As interesting as aquariums are, they can often be quite boring but with the staff running regular demonstrations for the visitors and a chance to observe and properly get involved so for that reason it has to be one of the better ones that I have visited. There are many displays and activities in the Living Laboratory and they have tried their best to emphasise links between the live specimens and the museum's historic collections. Video conferencing facilities are also available, this allows to link through to behind the scenes activities, events in the Treasure House Theatre and other parts of the museum. Be sure to ring to find out what events they are running so you don't miss out.

If I could give 6 stars I would! I was a bit dubious in…read moreordering livestock online but since Pea Puffers were hard to come by in my area I decided to give it a shot and I am SO glad that I chose to shop with Abyss. Incredibly fast service, my order was ready to ship 30 minutes after I ordered and I received them less than 24 hours later! I really have no faults with my experience. My fish arrived well packaged, alive and healthy. All 6 of them have settled in really well. An absolute pleasure to shop with Abyss- highly recommend! :)

Great quality Fish and huge variety and helpful staff .but find them quite expensiveread more