Travel & Hospitality
Freehold

Award-Winning Aquarium and Multi-Attraction Destination for Sale in Maryport, Cumbria

Thriving 28-year-old freehold aquarium and multi-attraction visitor destination in prime harbourside location near The Lake District. Features nine diverse revenue streams including award-winning aquarium, café, retail, adventure playground, and serves as official Maryport Tourist Information Centre.

Maryport, Cumberland, United Kingdom

£1,000,000

Revenue

£81,000

Net Profit

8.1%

Profit Margin

£725,000

Asking Price

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An exceptional freehold opportunity to acquire a thriving, multi-faceted visitor attraction located on a stunning harbourside setting near The Lake District National Park. This established and highly regarded aquarium business has been a beloved local landmark for 28 years, successfully combining education, entertainment, catering, and retail to create a vibrant all-weather destination that appeals to families, tourists, and local residents throughout the year. The business operates as the official Maryport Tourist Information Centre and benefits from over £12 million in local regeneration investment through the Levelling Up Grant programme. Recent £800,000 investment in adventure playground and splash zone has dramatically boosted footfall across all business departments.

Business Overview

What makes this business stand out.

  • 28-year established award-winning aquarium and multi-attraction destination
  • Prime freehold harbourside location near The Lake District National Park
  • £1,000,000 annual turnover with £81,000 net profit
  • Nine diverse revenue streams providing year-round resilience
  • Recent £800,000 investment in adventure playground driving record visitor numbers
  • Official Maryport Tourist Information Centre designation
  • Benefits from £12 million local Levelling Up Grant regeneration programme
  • Professionally managed with flexible ownership options (hands-on or semi-passive)

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Business Details

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Aquarium
Tourism
Leisure
Hospitality
Freehold
Multi-Revenue
Award-Winning
Family Entertainment
Lake District
Visitor Attraction
Café
Retail
Educational
Conservation
Established Business
Profitable

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