Maryport North
Ward in Cumberland, England
| Coordinates: | 54.723, -3.455 |
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| OS grid ref: | NY 06 37 |
| Dialling code: | 01900 (Workington) |
Maryport North sits on the northern edge of the coastal town of Maryport in the new unitary authority of Cumberland, overlooking the Solway Firth. The ward includes parts of the harbour and the terraces that rise away from the waterfront, with the shoreline, coastal paths and proximity to the Lake District helping shape both everyday life and local tourism.
Its character is grounded in a strong maritime and industrial past - shipbuilding, fishing and coal once drove the local economy - and that heritage is visible in places like the Senhouse Roman Museum and the harbour area. Today the area mixes traditional working‑class communities with small businesses and a seasonal boost from visitors; community events such as the well‑known local music festival contribute to a lively civic life while regeneration projects aim to balance conservation and economic renewal.
Postcode districts covering Maryport North
Most populated places nearby
- Carlisle 24.1 miles
- Dumfries 24.7 miles
- Workington 7.4 miles
- Whitehaven 13.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Crosscanonby Parish 0.7 miles
- Crosby Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Dearham Built-up area 1 mile
- Maryport Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Dearham and Broughton Ward 2 miles
- Maryport South Ward 2.5 miles
- Broughton Moor Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Tallentire Built-up area 3 miles
- Gilcrux Parish 3 miles
- Dovenby Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Bridekirk Parish 3.2 miles
- Hayton and Mealo Parish 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Maryport North
CA15 6HQ, CA15 7BP, CA15 8AX, CA15 7AP, CA15 6LD, CA15 6AX, CA15 6EU, CA15 7NW, CA15 6SA … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 70.4 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 73.4 miles
- Maryport Railway Station 1.7 miles
- Flimby Railway Station 3.5 miles
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Schools in Maryport North
- Crosscanonby St John's C of E School Primary
- Maryport C of E Primary School Primary
- Netherhall School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Borough Park Stadium 6.4 miles
- Derwent Park Stadium 6.5 miles
- Winscales Estate 7.5 miles
- Holm Cultram (Cistercian abbey : Cumberland, England) Historic site 10.9 miles
- Powillimount Beach Beach 12.7 miles
- Whitehaven Marina Marina 13.1 miles
- Arbigland Estate 13.3 miles
- Cavens Estate 14.6 miles
- Southwick House Estate 14.9 miles
- Douglas Hall Estate 14.9 miles
- Blencathra Centre Country house 16.6 miles
- St. Bees Beach Seafront Beach 17.2 miles