Lake District Coast Aquarium, Maryport

Exterior at Lake District Coast Aquarium in Maryport, Cumbria

Lake District Coast Aquarium, Maryport, S Quay, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 8AB

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Tel01900 817760

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, which has been recently renovated and now has a splash pad.

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Guide Prices

ADMISSION
Child 3-16 £8.00
Adult 17+ £14.25
Senior (state pensioner) £12.75
Student £12.75

FAMILY TICKETS
1 Adult + 2 children £27.50
1 Adult + 3 children £35.25
2 Adults + 1 child £31.75
2 adults + 2 children £39.50
2 adults + 3 children £47.25

All admission tickets are valid for re-entry on day of purchase until 5pm.
All admission tickets include a free round of crazy golf. This can be used within 12 month.

YEARLY MEMBERSHIPS
Child 3-16 £23.00
Adult 17+ £42.00
Senior £38.00
Student £38.00

FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
1 Adult + 2 Children £82.00
1 Adult + 3 Children £105.00
2 Adult + 1 Children £95.00
2 Adult + 2 Children £118.00
2 Adult + 3 Children £141.00
All members receive free entry and free golf for a full year - we only close Christmas Day and Boxing Day. They will also receive 10% off in the Harbourside Cafe and Treasure Trove Gift Shop.

Opening Times

Aquarium Displays (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	10:00	- 17:00

Cafe, Gift Shop, Bait & Tackle Shop (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	09:00	- 17:00

* We are open every day 10am – 5pm, except for Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Facilities

Accessibility

Accessible Seating
Accessible Toilet
Changing Places
Disabled access
Disabled toilets
Facilities for visually impaired
Level Access
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

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Awards

Visit England VistEngland VAQAS Gold 2018
Cumbria Awards Member of Cumbria Tourism 2016

Map & Directions

Map Link

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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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