Brilliant place to visit, very good value for money as you can come and go as you please.Interesting tanks full of local species and some exotic.Staff are very friendly and helpful, the restaurant was very busy and we couldn't get a table so we sat outside in the sun and had a visit from a Very tame crow which seemed to keep the Gulls away.The food was ok, I had a cheese burgers which wasn't very good but my wife's fish and chips looked good.Overall I'd definitely visit the aquarium again.
SuperGuard Services Ltd
Fantastic day out, lots to see with very knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff, live demos and tank feedings.The free mini golf and large outdoor play area means you can make a full day of a visit.The on site cafe was surprisingly good and despite my gluten allergy I was able to have a nice lunch the side salad was beautiful not often you say that.Would definitely come here again great family day out.
Nichola Morton
Absolutely wonderful. The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. I've visited 3 times and you always get a warm welcome. The entry price is very reasonable. The aquarium itself is beautiful. The sealife are clearly looked after so well. The displays are filled with interesting and wonderful sealife. There are information plaques to helpfully educate you on what each tank contains. You are guided down a one way system which feels natural. The education centre is engaging for all ages. There is a lovely display on recycling and ecology. The open top ray tank is my favourite place to spend time. It's so peaceful and relaxing. There are regular talks at alloted times. The opportunity to look at microscopic flora and fauna. You can observe sea horses and baby lobsters, which are part of a repopulation programme on the west coast of Cumbria. The cafe is clean, spacious, with great tasty and affordable food. It overlooks the marina which is a lovely view. The gift shop is gorgeous. Take some extra money with you because there's something for everyone. In addition to all this amazingness is a crazy golf course and a huge playground for the kids. Fantastic experience. Not to be missed.
Martin Richardson
Decent morning out, if not a bit small for the price.Little disappointed that there's no part of the aquarium for kids to get hands on any more
Rebecca
Always a great time here, the kids love the atmosphere and the staff are accommodating.
Michele Dignan
Love this place
Laura Ritson
Visited just before Christmas with my 2 boys, what a lovely place and very entertaining place for the kids, golf outside and a park, food was faultless, only down side 1 member of staff (will I think he was called as I over herd staff mention his name) as me and my 2 boys was in the tackle shop he told my eldest (14) to keep his hands in his pockets. My eldest goes fishing with his dad and really enjoys the sport and is fishing crazy, but to be addressed in that manner by staff is absolutely disgusting. All other staff that day was brilliant, just ruined by 1 man, will not be returning.
Neil Mcmullen
Helpful and friendly reception staff,and a wide variety of local fish both sea and river,aswell as tropical fish.Well worth a visit.
Ben Smith
Very good, clean tanks, healthy well fed fish, love the baby lobster program, free round of crazy golf, very quiet even at the weekend
We visited while on holiday in the Lakes and wasn't disappointed. It was nice to see an aquarium with local fish for change compared to fish from all over. (I don't have many photos on this device, so excuse the lack of local fish pics) But even seeing Chups, Perch and Greater/Lesser spotted sharks was fascinating, especially with all the friendly and very knowledgeable staff giving talks about the fish throughout the aquarium.Defiantly worth a visit, they've got a lovely cafe as well and mini golf I believe, sadly we didn't have time to explore that but one day maybe!
Jh B
Visited today with our 3 little ones, they absolutely loved it! Welcomed and served straight away by a lovely down to earth lady. Fish were all amazing to look at, was also a lovely man that clearly loved and was very enthusiastic about his job which is nice to see, he showed us some ready to hatch sharks, was an amazing new experience! Highly recommend visiting, more than enough to fill in time, mini golf was included and also a great little park. Kids enjoyed it so much ?
Derek Rollings
If your in Maryport its well worth a visit my grandchildren really enjoyed it
Fillbert
Nice place to visit, parking isn't free. It's quite a small place so it can be done in 10 minutes flat, this also means that when it's busy it is cramped and hot. But there is a good variety of sealife to learn about. Obviously you are more than able to spend the day here if you so wish, I personally didn't opt to play the mini golf therefore it shaved some time off my visit. The reason I pointed out that it can be done in 10 minutes is because if you do happen to be limited for time (you may visit on a free period or a dinner break) then this is perfect for being able to do that. You get to experience the exhibits without missing out and as the price is so reasonable it allows for this.
Nice little aquarium.The cafe is lovely too!
Brilliant place to visit, very good value for money as you can come and go as you please.Interesting tanks full of local species and some exotic.Staff are very friendly and helpful, the restaurant was very busy and we couldn't get a table so we sat outside in the sun and had a visit from a Very tame crow which seemed to keep the Gulls away.The food was ok, I had a cheese burgers which wasn't very good but my wife's fish and chips looked good.Overall I'd definitely visit the aquarium again.
Fantastic day out, lots to see with very knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff, live demos and tank feedings.The free mini golf and large outdoor play area means you can make a full day of a visit.The on site cafe was surprisingly good and despite my gluten allergy I was able to have a nice lunch the side salad was beautiful not often you say that.Would definitely come here again great family day out.
Absolutely wonderful. The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. I've visited 3 times and you always get a warm welcome. The entry price is very reasonable. The aquarium itself is beautiful. The sealife are clearly looked after so well. The displays are filled with interesting and wonderful sealife. There are information plaques to helpfully educate you on what each tank contains. You are guided down a one way system which feels natural. The education centre is engaging for all ages. There is a lovely display on recycling and ecology. The open top ray tank is my favourite place to spend time. It's so peaceful and relaxing. There are regular talks at alloted times. The opportunity to look at microscopic flora and fauna. You can observe sea horses and baby lobsters, which are part of a repopulation programme on the west coast of Cumbria. The cafe is clean, spacious, with great tasty and affordable food. It overlooks the marina which is a lovely view. The gift shop is gorgeous. Take some extra money with you because there's something for everyone. In addition to all this amazingness is a crazy golf course and a huge playground for the kids. Fantastic experience. Not to be missed.
Decent morning out, if not a bit small for the price.Little disappointed that there's no part of the aquarium for kids to get hands on any more
Always a great time here, the kids love the atmosphere and the staff are accommodating.
Love this place
Visited just before Christmas with my 2 boys, what a lovely place and very entertaining place for the kids, golf outside and a park, food was faultless, only down side 1 member of staff (will I think he was called as I over herd staff mention his name) as me and my 2 boys was in the tackle shop he told my eldest (14) to keep his hands in his pockets. My eldest goes fishing with his dad and really enjoys the sport and is fishing crazy, but to be addressed in that manner by staff is absolutely disgusting. All other staff that day was brilliant, just ruined by 1 man, will not be returning.
Helpful and friendly reception staff,and a wide variety of local fish both sea and river,aswell as tropical fish.Well worth a visit.
Very good, clean tanks, healthy well fed fish, love the baby lobster program, free round of crazy golf, very quiet even at the weekend
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We visited while on holiday in the Lakes and wasn't disappointed. It was nice to see an aquarium with local fish for change compared to fish from all over. (I don't have many photos on this device, so excuse the lack of local fish pics) But even seeing Chups, Perch and Greater/Lesser spotted sharks was fascinating, especially with all the friendly and very knowledgeable staff giving talks about the fish throughout the aquarium.Defiantly worth a visit, they've got a lovely cafe as well and mini golf I believe, sadly we didn't have time to explore that but one day maybe!
Visited today with our 3 little ones, they absolutely loved it! Welcomed and served straight away by a lovely down to earth lady. Fish were all amazing to look at, was also a lovely man that clearly loved and was very enthusiastic about his job which is nice to see, he showed us some ready to hatch sharks, was an amazing new experience! Highly recommend visiting, more than enough to fill in time, mini golf was included and also a great little park. Kids enjoyed it so much ?
If your in Maryport its well worth a visit my grandchildren really enjoyed it
Nice place to visit, parking isn't free. It's quite a small place so it can be done in 10 minutes flat, this also means that when it's busy it is cramped and hot. But there is a good variety of sealife to learn about. Obviously you are more than able to spend the day here if you so wish, I personally didn't opt to play the mini golf therefore it shaved some time off my visit. The reason I pointed out that it can be done in 10 minutes is because if you do happen to be limited for time (you may visit on a free period or a dinner break) then this is perfect for being able to do that. You get to experience the exhibits without missing out and as the price is so reasonable it allows for this.
This is bait.