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Lake District Coast Aquarium, Maryport
Type:Aquarium
Lake District Coast Aquarium, Maryport, S Quay, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8AB
About
The Lake District Coast Aquarium opened in May 1997 and contains 90+ themed tanks containing a collection of the diverse marine life found around the Cumbrian and UK coastline. We also have our Wild Solway exhibition centre with film theatre as well as our new Sea Lab which opened July 2015.
There is also our Harbourside Cafe which serves a variety of freshly prepared snacks, main meals and drinks with views overlooking the harbour. Dogs are welcome in our Cafe and Giftshop! Also, our Gift Shop is always stocked with a variety of gifts to suit all ages.
Our expanded Bait & Tackle shop can now supply most of your of sea angling requirements.
Outside we have our 14 hole Crazy Golf course, remote controlled boats and there is also the Shiver Me Timbers playpark.
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Opening Times
| Aquarium Displays (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Cafe, Gift Shop, Bait & Tackle Shop (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 09:00 | - 17:00 |
* We are open every day 10am – 5pm, except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Guide Prices
ADMISSION
Child 3-16 £7.50
Adult 17+ £13.50
Senior (state pensioner) £12.00
Student £12.00
FAMILY TICKETS
1 Adult + 2 children £26.00
1 Adult + 3 children £33.50
2 Adults + 1 child £29.50
2 adults + 2 children £37.00
2 adults + 3 children £44.50
All admission tickets are valid for re-entry on day of purchase
All admission tickets include a free round of crazy golf.
YEARLY MEMBERSHIPS
Child 3-16 £22.00
Adult 17+ £39.00
Senior £35.00
Student £35.00
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
1 Adult + 2 Children £78.00
1 Adult + 3 Children £100.00
2 Adult + 1 Children £87.00
2 Adult + 2 Children £109.00
2 Adult + 3 Children £131.00
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible Toilet
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
- Wheelchairs available
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- On-site catering
- Picnic site
Children
- Baby changing facilities
- Children welcome
Groups
- Facilities for educational visits
- Guided tours for groups
Languages
- German signs/guides
Parking
- Parking with charge - Pay parking and some Free parking available
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - Dogs not allowed in Play Park or Aquarium Display area but welcome in Cafe and Gift Shop
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Gift shop
- Public toilets
- Smoking not allowed
Site Features
- Regional Tourist Board Member
- Welcome Host
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Tripadvisor
- Excellent238
- Very Good167
- Average43
- Poor16
- Terrible10
Awards
- Visit England
VistEngland VAQAS Gold 2018 - Cumbria Awards
Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Follow brown signs from A66 or A595, you will find us on the harbour-side.
Public Transport Directions
Accessible by Public Transport: Maryport station is 1 mile away.
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