About Lake District Coast Aquarium
Discover colourful tropical fish and fascinating sea creatures in specially designed habitat displays at this Maryport waterfront aquarium, complete with an onsite restaurant for refreshments.
What's nearby
- Coastal Bait & Tackle next door
- The Harbourside Café next door
- Maryport Tandoori next door
- The Lifeboat Inn 200m away
- Maryport Activity Centre 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
An excellent aquarium. For a small town amenity this aquarium punches above its weight. Don't expect huge tanks with big sharks! But what you do get is a very comprehensive set of tanks, with a good focus on local species. The 'Lab' area is very interesting and let's you see some of the conservation work done by the aquarium. A good gift shop and the opportunity for crazy golf only add to the bargain. The staff I met were friendly and informative - I even got a sticker for filling out my 'spot the fish' sheet while going round. What's not to like. Would highly recommend.
· via Google
Really enjoyed the aquarium yesterday! Greeted by a lovely young member of staff with beautiful blue hair. Every member of staff were polite, courteous and seemed happy to speak to me. Although it is a small aquarium, without a tunnel like some I've been to, I really enjoyed my visit. With our ticket, (2 adults, 1 kid £34) we also got a free game of mini golf which we thoroughly enjoyed. I've attached a few photos I took yesterday.
· via Google
Not only is Maryport Aquarium a great local attraction, I would honestly say it's one of the best I have EVER been to. There is a great range of aquatic life from sticklebacks to lion fish, sea anemones to an octopus. There is a genuine focus on the welfare of the exhibits and the staff are both knowledgeable and very enthusiastic. Treat yourself to a surprisingly good regional attraction.
· via Google
A nice little aquarium, with a visit, had a decent adventure play area and minigolf attached to it aswell. mini golf needs updating, adventure play is great. Cafe is good, tea/cakes etc are great, but we felt the pressure to leave even with 30 mins until closing.
· via Google
Visitors say this aquarium features a wide variety of aquatic life, including local species, and offers engaging talks and feeding shows. They also highlight the excellent value, as tickets often include a free game of mini golf and allow re-entry throughout the day. Guests consistently praise the staff for being friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- South Quay, Maryport, CA15 8AB Get directions
- Category
- Aquariums & Sea Life Centres
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (2,025 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 0-12
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Maryport