1997 - 2009
The Aquarium is now in its 12th year.
Opening Times
10am to 5pm Daily
Only Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day
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"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.
Marine Bill: At last the Marine Bill has been included in the Queen's Speech,
3rd December 2008: Today, the Queen announced that her Government will introduce the Marine & Coastal Bill this session. More info here.
Members Day 2008: Although the number of people attending this years members day were down on last year everyone had a good time with lots of activities to keep our young members happy. If there are any activities you would like to see happening at the aquarium just let us know and we'll see what we can do.
Shark Exhibtion: Opening this weekend, 11th October, 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
GOOD NEWS AT LAST: Scotlands first "no take zone" Lamlash bay on the east coast of Arran. All fishing within the specified area will be banned while a scientific trial will be carried out to investigate the fishery and bio-diversity benefits of leaving the seabed to regenerate naturally without any disturbance. Click Here for more info.
Home Made Winter Specials: Available Monday-Friday Tatie Pot come along and enjoy a traditional Cumbrian delicacy served with red cabbage, tea or coffee and followed by a bowl of rice pudding all for £6.95.
Shepherds Pie come and enjoy a hearty meal served with vegtables, tea or coffee and followed by a bowl of rice pudding all for £6.95.
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 and Gift Shop. 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.
Sign the petition for a marine bill:
The wildlife trust has set up a campaign to raise awareness about the destruction of our marine environment. Click here for more information and to sign the online petition.
Watch the Seatrust video:
A short film made in cardigan bay about the abundance of marine wildlife in our coastal waters. This film is available to download or stream from the seatrust website.
Marra the Dolphin pictures:
Dolphin spotted in Maryport Harbour | 
