Visitor Information
The Senhouse Roman Museum
The Battery,
Sea Brows,
Maryport,
Cumbria CA156JD
UK
Telephone: (+44)-01900-816-168
Museum Hours
Open every day until 31st October
10 am to 5 pm
November to MarchOpen Friday, Saturday and Sunday
10:30 am to 4 pm
April to JuneOpen Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday
10 am to 5pm
Map and Directions
From the South:
Leave the M6 at junction 40 (Penrith) and take the A66 past Keswick to Cockermouth. At Cockermouth take the A594 to Maryport.
From the North:
At junction 44 on the M6 take the A7 into Carlisle and from Carlisle the A595 towards Cockermouth. About 6 mi (10km) from Carlisle turn right at a roundabout on to the A596 which will bring you to Maryport.
Once in Maryport:
The museum is on the Sea Brows at the north end of town. There is ample free parking.
Small brown signs bearing a roman helmet, have been put up to help you find the way. From the junction of the main roads by the Parish Church, follow the signs into Wood Street. Take the second right turn into Crosby Street. Continue heading norgh and up hill; exit Fleming Square (obelisk and cobbles) along Camp Street; then turn left into Ingleby Terrace and right along the Promenade (Sea Brows).
From the harbour area, the museum is visible at the north end of the row of buildings on the cliff top. It is a 15 minute walk, and there are a variety of possible routes. By car, head back into town along Senhouse Street, then left up High Street and right along Wood Street into Fleming Square.