City: Maryport
Country: United Kingdom
Region: North West England
Opened 1997
Species 150
At the Lake District Coast Aquarium, you can discover the amazing underwater world of Cumbria's seas and coasts. Set in the heart of the refurbished Maryport Harbour, the new purpose built Aquaria contains over 35 creative displays, specialising in native British aquatic life. There are fresh water displays, where you can see Trout and Perch in a large rock pool with cascading waterfalls. The display for the Solway Estuary contains Grey Mullet and Flounder. A large display recreates Maryport's harbour wall, where you can experience being 'underwater' and see fish which come in with the tide - Whiting, Dog Fish and Lobsters. There are over 2,000 specimens of local aquatic life. In the rock pool, you are allowed to make contact with some of the inhabitants, and in the ray pool, the favourite with most visitors, gentle stroking of the rays is allowed.
Service given
Open : minimum 10am-5pm
Entrace fee: Yes
For kids: Playgrounds and pettingarea
Food: The Aquarium has a place where you can get a snack
Taking photos: Is allowed, if publiciesed, please mention the aquarium on your homepage
Contact
Phone number 01900 817760
Address: Lake District Coast Aquarium, South Quay, Maryport, Cumbria CA15 8AB, Unted Kingdom
E-mail: info@coastaquarium.co.uk
Website: www.coastaquarium.co.uk
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