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Lakes Aquarium

Aquarium & Marine Centre · Cumbria, England

Lakes Aquarium is a aquarium & marine centre in Cumbria, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £8.95–£10.50 · Child £5.95–£6.99 · Family £24.99
Checked on the official page: adult £8.95 booked 1+ day ahead / £10.50 standard, child (3-15) £5.95 / £6.99, under-3s free, family of 4 £24.99 / £28.99 (maximum 2 adults). One free carer per paying disabled visitor.
Opening timesDaily 10am-5.30pm (last admission 4.30pm); closed Christmas Day.
Best time to goWet days; pair with the Lakeside steamer.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesAll ages; under-8s often get the most from it
All ages.
If it rainsIndoors: a good rainy-day option, but it can get crowded in wet weather
FoodTwo cafés (Oscar's and 1872) with Windermere views.
Money saverOnline advance tickets cost far less than walk-up; check combined tickets.
Top tipsFreshwater and sea life at the south end of Windermere.
What to packLight layers, change for lockers, snacks for outside

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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