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An internationally significant Roman collection housed in a Victorian Naval Battery adjacent to the Roman fort at Maryport. The museum is situated on the western end of Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site overlooking the Solway Firth towards the Scottish coast. The collection includes Roman military altars, sculptures and objects that tell the story of Roman life and beliefs on the edge of the Empire.
Prices
Adult: £4.00, Child: £1.50, Family (2 adults & 2 or more children over 5): £10.00, under 5s: free.
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Welcome Host
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Guided tours for groups
Smoking not allowed
Address
The Battery,
Sea Brows,
Maryport,
Cumbria,
CA15 6JD
Directions
Map reference: NY 036370 Lat: 54.71871 Long: -3.49806
On entering Maryport follow the brown signs with the Roman helmet.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 0 miles from Maryport station
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Has a ramp
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
From the entrance to reception / ticket area
To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
To the gift shop
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Baby changing facilities
Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
Hearing loop installed in public areas
General
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Clear signage
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Audible alarm system
Entrance
Ramp to entrance
Entrance is well lit
Food
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
Additive free