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ADMINISTRATION:
Photos
by John Moss
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Aquatics,
Aquariums & Aquaria
Tropical, Cold
Water and Marine Fish Supplies
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Britain's Aquatic Superstore, Bolton
225
Folds Road, Bolton. Tel: 01204-534343.
The
company name is no idle boast - this is probably the largest
collection of retail fish and things aquatic - certainly in
the north of Britain, as well as other pets (rodents, birds,
small mammals, etc). Known locally as "Dave's Aquarium",
it has an extensive collection of cold water, tropical and
marine fish, underwater life and plants. Well worth a visit,
even if only to take a look.
Open 7 days a week from 9.00am till late, (including Bank
Holidays), but please check - times may have changed. Limited
parking. Refreshments and light meals available. All major
Credit Cards accepted.
Bolton
Museum Aquarium
Le Mans
Crescent, Bolton BL1 1SE.
Tel: 01204-332211. Fax: 01204-332241.
Website: www.boltonmuseums.org.uk
Email: museum@bolton.gov.uk
Open
Monday-Saturday 10.00am-5.00pm.
Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays. Times may have changed -
please check before setting out.
Museum accessible to wheelchair users and disabled persons
- lifts and helpful staff on hand.
Gift shop on site offering jewellery, ceramics, stationery,
greetings cards and souvenirs.
Cascade
Water Gardens
Irwell
Bank Farm, Bury Road, Radcliffe, Bury M26 2WX.
Tel: 0161-725 8142.
Large
stocks of tropical, cold water, pond and marine fish for all
aquariums, ponds and aquatic settings.
Oasis
Aquarium
Pearl
House, 8 / 8a Great Clowes Street, Manchester M7 9RE.
Tel: 0161-832 583. Fax: 0161-839 4019.
Email:
oasisaquarium@msn.com
With nearly 200 aquariums of healthy tropical. marine and
pond fish and plants coupled with 3 floors of all thats
best in the aquarium hobby we are sure that however far
you travel you're certain to be impressed by your visit
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Britain's Aquatic
Superstore

Large Marine
Aquaria

Giant Amazon
Waterlilies in the Palms Tropical Oasis

One of Stapeley's
many ornamental garden features

Exotic fish
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Stapeley
Water Gardens, Cheshire
London Road, Stapeley, Nantwich, Cheshire.
Website:
www.stapeleywatergardens.com. Email: stapeleywg@btinternet.com
Tel: 01270-623868 and 628628. Fax: 01270-624919 and 624188.
There is something for everyone at what claims to be the world's
largest water garden centre. Display gardens and pools with
the National Collection of water lilies in bloom during the
summer. All your gardening and water gardening supplies. Gift
shops and restaurants. The Palms Tropical Oasis, a huge glass
house home to tropical plants, fish, birds and animals. Discover
colourful reef fish and poisonous lionfish amidst some of
the most exciting environments. Europe's premiere angler's
superstore. Extended and modernised pet centre. New Shark
Bay - Baby Black Tipped Reef Sharks (The Palms Tropical Oasis).
Opening Times:
Summer: Daily from 9am - 6pm (except for The Palms Tropical
Oasis which opens daily from 10am - 6pm), Sunday 10am - 4pm,
Bank Holidays 10am - 6pm. Winter: Daily from 9am - 5pm (except
for The Palms Tropical Oasis which opens daily from 10am -
5pm), Bank Holidays 10am - 5pm
Angling opens every Wednesday night until 8pm, Stapeley Water
Gardens opens every Wednesday in summer until 8pm). Open every
day except Easter Sunday and Christmas Day (except for The
Palms Tropical Oasis which is open on Christmas Day for pre-booked
lunches and Easter Sunday 10am - 6pm). Please check opening
times before setting offf in case they have changed.
Admission Prices:
As of 1st Januray 2005:
Adults about £6.00, Children
about £3.00, Concessions about £5.00,
Family Ticket from around £15.00. Please note that prices
and opening times may be subject to change and that you are
advised to check before setting out.
Location:
Junction16 on M6 Motorway 1mile southof Nantwich on A51 to
Stone, follow brown tourist signs.
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