1 / 3Lake District Coast Aquarium, Maryport
📍 Maryport, North West
Small harbourside aquarium in Maryport featuring local Solway species, tropical fish, octopus, jellyfish, and lobsters. Entry includes 14-hole crazy golf and the Shiver Me Timbers pirate adventure playground with splash zone.
🏆 Funzaroo Verdict
Best for families on a Lake District trip wanting a change of scene from the fells. The combination of aquarium, free crazy golf, and adventure playground gives solid value for a rainy or changeable day. Passionate, knowledgeable staff make the experience more than passive tank-watching.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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Lisa Wilkins
10 months ago
“We ended up in the aquarium on an extraordinarily rainy day in Maryport, It provided a wonderful education into the marine life within the area as well as other more exotic type types of fish and marine life. The information boards provide an insight into each of their creatures and their displays and tanks allow even the little list of legs to be able to view! Would definitely recommend the little cinema show that lasted no more than five minutes was very interesting! We were also told we would be more than welcome to come back on a more dry day to complete our round of crazy golf which is included in the price! I really lovely gesture from them!”
wesley headley
8 months ago
“Lovely little place very interesting and loads of little sea creatures to see m, some not so little too! Great day out”
Kier Hamilton
6 months ago
“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.”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
Lake District Coast Aquarium combines local Solway Firth marine life with tropical species across well-labelled tanks. Staff deliver feeding talks from midday, and one specialist in jellyfish care drew particular praise from reviewers. Admission covers the aquarium, 14-hole crazy golf through scenic gardens, and the pirate adventure playground. A harbourside cafe serves tea, cakes, and meals with views across to Scotland on clear days.
