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Visit Maryport, on the Solway Coast a lively town and celebrate 2000 years of the sea! An 18th century planned town, set on a cliff above the Solway. It was also an important Roman seaport. The village of Maryport was developed by Humphrey Stenhouse in the 18th century into a coal port and named after his wife Mary. Maryport is an interesting town with lots of narrow Maryport boasts a first-class marina, interesting shops and with its abundance of exciting attractions including the popular Aquarium, Maritime Museum, Lakeland Studios and the Senhouse Roman Museum, the town promises to be a great family day out.
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streets to explore and discover the site of a Roman Fort, Georgian buildings, Victorian docks and fascinating links with the ill-fated Titanic and Fletcher Christian of 'Mutiny on the Bounty' fame at the Maryport Maritime Museum.|
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Attractions near Maryport
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Senhouse Roman Museum
(< 1 Mile)*
The Senhouse Roman Museum contains sculpture and inscriptions from the Roman Fort at Maryport, (Alauna), which lies next to the museum. |
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Isel Hall
(7 Miles)*
The Elizabethan Range and fortified Pele Tower of Isel Hall dominates the landscape in its magical setting above River Derwent. |
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Mirehouse
(12 Miles)*
The present house was built in 1666 by the 8th Earl of Derby for his visits to his Cumbrian estates. In 1688 he sold it to his agent Roger Gregg. This is the only time it has been sold. |
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Towns near Maryport
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Ellenborough Tourist Information
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Flimby Tourist Information
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Broughton Moor Tourist Information
(2 Miles)*
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Hotels near Maryport
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Self Catering near Maryport
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Mariner's Cottage
(4 Miles)*
Mariner's Cottage is tastefully furnished and equipped to a high standard and is perfectly situated to take advantage of the excellent variety of attractions this area has to offer. |
The Old Stables
(5 Miles)*
Situated in the village of Greysouthen, 3 miles west of the market town of Cockermouth. Originally built in 1816, The Old Stables is a ground floor conversion of one double room, one twin/double room (please specify which is required) |
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