Zoos & aquariums · North West England
Lakes Aquarium
In or near Cartmel Fell.
Lakes Aquarium — aquarium on the shore of Windermere, Cumbria.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside · 0.0 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Lakes Aquarium is a zoo, wildlife park, or public aquarium in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1997. Address: LA12 8AS. Wikidata describes it as: "aquarium on the shore of Windermere, Cumbria". Coordinates: 54.2781°, -2.9559°.
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Official information
Lakes Aquarium offers visitors a chance to explore a variety of aquatic life and engage in educational talks. The aquarium features displays of local and exotic species, making it a great destination for families and nature enthusiasts.
From the Wikipedia article
The Lakes Aquarium is an aquarium in the village of Lakeside on the southern shore of Windermere, Cumbria, England. It is one of the docking points of Windermere Lake Cruises and also at one end of the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway. It is the third most visited paying tourist attraction in Cumbria.
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Background
History
It opened in 1997 as The Aquarium of the Lakes when the displays followed the theme of a Lake District stream, flowing down into the lake and then on to Morecambe Bay. During 2008 it was re-branded as the Lakes Aquarium, with a theme of the lakes of the world. The attraction is now owned by Spanish leisure company Parques Reunidos, who own and operate 67 parks across the world.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.2781, -2.9559
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Colton
- Postcode
- LA12 8AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Phone
- +44 15395 30153
- Established
- 1997
- Nearest railway station
- Lakeside — 0 km
- Opening
- Open daily from 10am
- Official site
- www.lakesaquarium.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6478947 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lakes Aquarium (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Smile - geograph.org.uk - 1007230.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lakes Aquarium?
- Lakes Aquarium is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 8AS), in the parish of Colton.
- What is Lakes Aquarium?
- Lakes Aquarium — aquarium on the shore of Windermere, Cumbria.
- How do I get to Lakes Aquarium?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA12 8AS.
- When was Lakes Aquarium built?
- Built or established in 1997.
- Who owns Lakes Aquarium?
- Lakes Aquarium is owned by Parques Reunidos.
- How do I get to Lakes Aquarium?
- The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 8AS.