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Lake District Coast Aquarium
One of the Best Marine Aquariums in Europe Over 2000 fish 200 different species 45 displays
 

The Lake District Coast Aquarium

The aquarium that attracts
high praise and repeat visits.
We are fully wheelchair accessible.


New Look

The Lake District Coast Aquarium
Old Look

OPEN NOW
Shark Exhibtion and Film
in our new exhibtion centre
THE WILD SOLWAY CENTRE

 entry is free to The Wild Solway Centre

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

1997 - 2009

The Aquarium is now in its 12th year.

Opening Times
10am to 5pm Daily

Only Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day

View our video of the Aquarium:
broadband


ClownFish: Come and find Nemo in our brand new coral reef tank!! The clownfish are happily living along side some Humbug fish which are similar to clownfish but black and white striped. 

World of Seahorses / Reef Tank: Our brand new 3 tank tropical display now has some inhabitants, 2 species of seahorse, a pair of pipefish, a few banded humbug fish, a number of corals and an anemone waiting for some clown fish to live among its tentacles. Come along and watch it develop into a bustling tropical reef.

Crayfish Exhibition: The native White Clawed Crayfish is facing extinction in our local rivers, to highlight their plight Eden River Trust have kindly loaned us their Crayfish exhibition which includes a touch screen interface, quiz, stencils and pictures to colour. Come along to our Free Exhibition Centre.

"Wild Solway Centre": Is available to hire for all your conference needs. Housing a state of the art audio-visual theatre, all your requirements will be met and at very competitive prices. Please contact the management for more information.

Shark Exhibtion: in our all new purpose built exhibition centre and audio/vsiual lounge. Entry is free to the exhibtion and associated films.
Watch Stewards of the Reef, the multi award winning film about the plight of sharks online here or watch it at the wild solway centre on our 3m! screen.

Take 5:
The new card collecting game was launched earlier this year, Start your collection off with 5 free cards everytime you visit the aquarium.
check out the Take 5 website

Pensioner Special:
Every Wednesday pensioners will recieve 10% discount in our Cafe. Just let the till staff know you are a pensioner to receive your discount.

Try Thai:
Come along to the Cafe and try some authentic home cooked Thai food, a choice of starters and curries served with rice, prawn toast, a spring roll and a choice of drink all for £6.95.


Marra the Dolphin pictures:
Dolphin spotted in Maryport Harbour


Welcome to our website. All the basic information you need to know about the aquarium is contained in it's pages. Should you need to talk to someone we will be delighted to help. We are family friendly and totally accessible for the disabled.
Lake District Coast Aquarium, South Quay, Maryport, Cumbria CA15 8AB
telephone: 01900 817760   email: info@ld-coastaquarium.co.uk     site map