Pictures of Maryport
in the county of Cumbria
About Maryport
This was once an important centre for the shipping of coal and iron, this eventually gave way to factories for the production of clothing, chemicals and plastics.
Today, first and foremost Maryport is a splendid resort town on the beautiful Solway coast, it is steeped in the maritime history of two thousand years of sea, with a unique culture heritage and history that began with the Romans, but most latterly the history of the town stems from when Humphrey Senhouse, a local landowner obtained permission via an Act of Parliament to develop a new town in 1749.
The development of the new town eventually led to the opening of new docks. In 1857 the Elizabeth Dock opened, this was the first wet dock in Cumberland and is still the main base for the fishing fleet and other sea-going pleasure craft.
The Blue Flag Marina stands on the site of the old Senhouse Docks of 1884, this is a lively place with modern berthing facilities, a chandlery, slipway, and excellent repair facilities.
Maryport is all you would wish of a dazzling sailing resort, it has pleasant shops, welcoming inns and hosts several summer events. The town is set against the dramatic backdrop of rugged lake district fells, and has favoured views across the Solway Firth to the magnificent mountainous landscape of Scotland. Add this to the enjoyment of watching glorious seascapes from the quay, idyllic coastal walks, sea-fishing trips, sunbathing on the sands and you have a real recipe for a lovely holiday in a totally unspoilt location offering the very best of sun, sea and sand!
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Maryport
| Maryport Lighthouse | (0.7 miles, 1.2 km) | Pictures |
| Cockermouth Castle | (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Lorton Vale | (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Trotters World of Animals | (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Lees Scar Lighthouse | (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Holme Cultram Abbey | (12.3 miles, 19.9 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Silloth Point Lighthouse | (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Crummock Water | (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Whinlatter Forest Park | (13.6 miles, 21.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Ennerdale Water | (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| St. Bees Lighthouse | (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Skiddaw Forest | (15.6 miles, 25.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| St Bees Head | (15.7 miles, 25.2 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Derwentwater | (16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Castlerigg Stone Circle | (17.8 miles, 28.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
All attractions in MaryportAll attractions in CumbriaComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Maryport
Workington, in the county of Cumbria (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction S)
Ancient market town of quintessential English charm, where you could easily swap the modern day cars parked in gracious tree-lined avenues for the horse and carriage of Victorian times.
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Cockermouth, a Historic Market Town in the county of Cumbria (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction SE)
Cockermouth is ideally placed to be used as a centre for touring the Lake District National Park. It has a High Street seemingly unaltered, and is ringed by some of the finest scenery in England.
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Silloth, in the county of Cumbria (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction NE)
Silloth lies at one of the widest points along the estuary, it was established as a harbour for coastal shipping during the 19th-century.
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Loweswater, in the county of Cumbria (11.5 miles, 18.6 km, direction SE)
Loweswater is centred in a landscape of grandeur, it is surrounded by Mellbreak Fell, Carling Knott Fell and Burnbank Fell, all excellent climbing and walking country giving views of a mountainous landscape reflected in sun-kissed pewter waters.
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Whitehaven, in the county of Cumbria (12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction S)
This attractive, historic Cumbrian resort owes much to the ingenuity of the Lowther family, who developed Whitehaven as a port for shipping and the export of Cumbrian coal.
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Bassenthwaite, in the county of Cumbria (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction E)
This is the most northerly of all the lakes, it resembles beaten silver nestling between the sun dappled heights of soaring fells...
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Buttermere, in the county of Cumbria (14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction SE)
Even when swirling mist rolls in over the stark fells surrounding Buttermere, the little hamlet remains serene in its simplicity and beauty.
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St Bees, in the county of Cumbria (15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction S)
St.Bees, the most westerly coastal village on the wild cumbrian coast, is a vision of loveliness.
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Keswick, in the county of Cumbria (16.8 miles, 27.1 km, direction SE)
Keswick is a pretty Market Town that nestles between the spectacular Skiddaw Mountains and the northern end of the serene...
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Caldbeck, in the county of Cumbria (17.7 miles, 28.5 km, direction E)
An old brewery stands beside the Caldbeck - a tribute to the cold clear waters which gave the village its name. Caldbeck, which...
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Castlerigg, in the county of Cumbria (17.8 miles, 28.6 km, direction SE)
Castlerigg is a favoured destination for tourists, it is easily accessible from the market town of Keswick and is within easy reach of the snaking waters of the pretty River Greta, picturesque becks and fells.
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Grange in Borrowdale, in the county of Cumbria (18.0 miles, 28.9 km, direction SE)
A picturesque village in the Borrowdale valley, one of the most beautiful valleys in England.
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Threlkeld, in the county of Cumbria (18.8 miles, 30.3 km, direction E)
This is a magical area of sparking lakes, tumbling waterfalls, high peaks and vast moorland regions.
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Seatoller, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cumbria (19.1 miles, 30.8 km, direction SE)
Seatoller, set in one of the most beautiful and exciting landscapes to be found in the lakes, gains its prosperity as a centre for climbers and walkers.
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Rosthwaite, in the county of Cumbria (19.3 miles, 31.0 km, direction SE)
Small as Rosthwaite may be, it has magic and serenity coupled with some of the most unforgettable sights in the Lake District National Park
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All towns in CumbriaComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Maryport Station | (0.3 miles, 0.4 km) |
| Flimby Station | (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction SW) |
| M74 Junction 19 | (25.6 miles, 41.1 km, direction NE) |
| M74 Junction 20 | (25.7 miles, 41.4 km, direction NE) |
| Isle of Man Airport | (63.1 miles, 101.5 km, direction SW) |
| Blackpool Airport | (67.6 miles, 108.8 km, direction S) |
| Maryport to London | (262.2 miles, 421.9 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Maryport
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Maryport center |
| Broughton Craggs Hotel | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction SE) |
| The Melbreak Country Hotel | (4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction S) |
| Waverley Hotel | (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction SW) |
| Allerdale Court Hotel | (6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction SE) |
| Hunday Manor Country House Hotel | (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction S) |
| Shepherds Hotel | (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction SE) |
| Armathwaite Hall Hotel | (10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction E) |
| The Castle Inn Hotel | (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction E) |
| Wheyrigg Hall Hotel | (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction NE) |
| Ennerdale Hotel | (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction S) |
| All hotels in Maryport |
