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Lake District Coast Aquarium tickets and tips

🐠Get up close to incredible marine and freshwater creatures
🌊Interactive touch pools for a hands-on family experience
🌧️Fully indoors — a perfect rainy day escape in Cumbria
👶Compact and relaxed — ideal for families with young children
📍Right on the Cumbrian coast, perfect alongside a Lake District trip

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Where is it?

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Lake District Coast Aquarium,
Cumberland, CA15 8AB,

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When is it open?

Lake District Coast Aquarium opening times

Monday – Sunday 10:00 – 17:00

Please note - all opening times are subject to seasonal changes.

What about facilities?

Lake District Coast Aquarium facilities

Toilets
Baby Changing Facilities
Pushchair Friendly
Gift Shop
On-site Café(s)
Free Parking
Dog Friendly

Here’s the questions people are asking about Lake District Coast Aquarium

Yes, the aquarium is well-suited to toddlers and young children, with low-level tanks designed so little ones can see the fish easily, and interactive touch pool experiences that younger visitors particularly enjoy.

Yes, it is fully indoors, making it a brilliant choice on overcast or rainy days — a common occurrence in Cumbria!

Yes, the aquarium is pushchair accessible throughout, so you can bring along younger children without any difficulties.

Most families find that 1.5 to 2 hours is plenty of time to see everything at a relaxed pace, though those who linger at the touch pools or displays may find themselves staying a little longer.

Yes, there is parking available in the local area close to the aquarium in Maryport. Check signage on arrival for the nearest car parks.

There are cafés and eateries in Maryport town centre and near the harbour, so you'll have options for refreshments before or after your visit.

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Lake District Coast Aquarium tickets and tips

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Check opening times before you visit

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Lake District Coast Aquarium tips and tricks

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Check opening times before you visit

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Allow a couple of hours

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Perfect for rainy days

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Combine with the harbour

Here’s the questions people are asking about Lake District Coast Aquarium

Q. Is the aquarium suitable for very young children?

Q. Is the aquarium indoors?

Q. Is the aquarium pushchair friendly?

Q. How long does a typical visit last?

Q. Is there parking nearby?

Q. Can we eat at the aquarium or nearby?

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