Maryport Area
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Maryport is a town within the Allerdale borough of Cumbria. It is located on the A596 road north of Workington, and is the southernmost town on the Solway Firth. Maryport was the creation of the Senhouse family in the 18th century, who developed the small fishing village into a coal port. It was a planned town with terraces of cottages built on a grid system, with employment centering on coal mining and ship building. | Click the Cover below to see our latest Maryport GUIDE Magazine |
The history of the town can be explored at the Maritime Museum, the Senhouse Roman Museum, and in the harbour area.
Tourism is now the main business in Maryport, with the Lake District Coast Aquarium situated on the harbour and also the Wave Centre which is a new entertainment, conference, heritage visitor centre, and community centre in the heart of Maryport's historic harbour area.
In July 2008, The Wave Centre opened its doors. The Wave Centre is a theatre and conference facility, an interactive heritage exhibition on the local history of Maryport, the Tourist Information Centre for Maryport, and a gift shop and bistro.
Maryport is also home to a Golf Club, which was formed on January 21, 1905 and is now a well established 18 hole course.
The town is a major name on the blues scene, holding a popular 3 day music festival every summer, which has previously attracted names such as Jools Holland, Dionne Warwick, Elkie Brooks, Buddy Guy, Van Morrison and Chuck Berry.
