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.
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