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Maryport
Maryport is a town and civil parish in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. The town is on the coast of the Solway Firth and lies at the northern end of the former Cumberland Coalfield. Marypo
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Maryport is a town and civil parish in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. The town is on the coast of the Solway Firth and lies at the northern end of the former Cumberland Coalfield. Maryport lies approximately 5 miles (8 km) north-west of the Lake District National Park. It includes the site of the Roman settlement of Alauna. The modern town was developed from the mid-18th century around a new harbour built at the mouth of the River Ellen. The parish also includes the village of Flimby. At the 2021 census, the built-up area had a population of 8,525, while the parish had a population of 10,865.
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Maryport is a town and civil parish in the Cumberland district of Cumbria, England. The town is on the coast of the Solway Firth and lies at the northern end of the former Cumberland Coalfield. Maryport lies approximately 5 miles (8 km) north-west of the Lake District National Park. It includes the site of the Roman settlement of Alauna. The modern town was developed from the mid-18th century around a new harbour built at the mouth of the River Ellen. The parish also includes the village of Flimby. At the 2021 census, the built-up area had a population of 8,525, while the parish had a population of 10,865.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7128, -3.4926
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Maryport
- Postcode
- CA15 6NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- wikipedia: Maryport (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maryport?
- Maryport is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA15 6NF), in the parish of Maryport.
- Does Maryport charge admission?
- Maryport typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Maryport?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA15 6NF. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.