Castles · North West England
Maryport
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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. Marypo
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Maryport · 0.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Maryport Castle, the nearest railway station is Maryport, located 0.2 km away. Entry details are not specified, and wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is CA15 6NF.
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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From the Wikipedia article
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
- Nearest railway station
- Maryport — 0.2 km
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.
- What is 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
- How do I get to Maryport?
- The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA15 6NF.
- 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?
- The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA15 6NF.