Maryport
Parish in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.704, -3.503 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 03 35 |
| Population: | 9,555 |
| Dialling code: | 01900 (Workington) |
Maryport sits on the shores of the Solway Firth in historic Cumberland, on England’s north‑west coast just west of the Lake District. The town looks out across tidal sands to Scotland and lies within the sweep of the Solway Coast landscape, with a working harbour, marina and coastal paths that attract birdwatchers, walkers and visitors exploring the fringe of the national park.
Its history mixes Roman, maritime and industrial threads: the Victorian harbour developed to export West Cumbrian coal and shipbuilding grew up alongside, while the nearby Roman fort of Alauna and the Senhouse Roman Museum preserve an unexpectedly rich classical heritage. In recent years the community has focused on harbourfront regeneration, small‑scale tourism and cultural events that celebrate Maryport’s seafaring past and resilient local identity.
Postcode districts covering Maryport
Most populated places nearby
- Workington 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Whitehaven 11.6 miles18.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Maryport South Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Flimby Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Broughton Moor Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Dearham Built-up area 2.1 miles3.5 km
- Maryport North Ward 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Camerton Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Crosscanonby Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Maryport Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Crosby Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Siddick Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Seaton Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Great Broughton and Little Broughton Built-up area 3.6 miles5.8 km
Example postcodes in Maryport
CA15 7DZ, CA15 6LX, CA15 8HT, CA15 6BD, CA15 6LT, CA15 8ES, CA15 7AP, CA15 6AN, CA15 8AT … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 70.2 miles113 km
- Newcastle International Airport 75.6 miles121.7 km
- Maryport Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Flimby Railway Station 1.2 miles2 km
Hotels near Maryport Ad
- The Melbreak Hotel 4 4.3 miles6.9 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel 3 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Hunday Manor Country House Hotel 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Manor House Hotel, Cockermouth 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Broughton Craggs Hotel 3 3.9 miles6.2 km
- The Hall Park Hotel 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Hundith Hill Hotel 3 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Waverley Hotel 4.5 miles7.3 km
- The Trout 4 6 miles9.7 km
- Embleton Spa Hotel 4 9.3 miles14.9 km
Schools in Maryport
- Ellenborough Academy Primary
- Ewanrigg Junior School Primary
- Flimby Primary School Primary
- Grasslot Infant School Primary
- Maryport C of E Primary School Primary
- Netherhall School Secondary
- Netherton Infant School Primary
- Our Lady and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Maryport Primary
Local points of interest
- Borough Park Stadium 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Derwent Park Stadium 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Winscales Estate 6 miles9.7 km
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 11.2 miles18 km
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Powillimount Beach Beach 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Arbigland Estate 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Douglas Hall Estate 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Southwick House Estate 15 miles24.2 km
- Cavens Estate 15.2 miles24.4 km
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Orchardton House Estate 17.1 miles27.5 km