A well-established, profitable, freehold, all weather tourist attraction situated on a stunning harbourside location.
The main focus of the business is a highly acclaimed purpose- built public aquarium which is supported by a vibrant Café ( 5* hygiene rating) with Ice Cream sales, Themed Gift Shop, Fishing Bait and Tackle outlet, Crazy Golf course, Model Boat pool, Adventure Play Park and the attraction’s role as the official Maryport Tourist Information Centre.
It offers a balance of all-weather entertainment with education that makes it attractive to all age groups, it has consistently excellent reviews ( Google 4.5 ) and a solid customer base of repeat visitors. It is a consistently growing and profitable business.
Current financial year so far shows turnover up 5-8% with this August 2023 the busiest ever.
This has to be a once in a lifetime opportunity for a person or people with overlapping interests to acquire a freehold business of this type as the current owner is of retirement age.
Steady annual growth in turnover in all departments supports the statement that this business has great potential moving forward.
A £12 million local grant funded investment programme for the local area for 2024 will replace the existing adventure playground adjacent the aquarium with a wholly new set of equipment to include a splash area at cost of c. £800K. This will increase visitor footfall to this business for sure.
The different parts of the business are managed on a day to day basis by supervisors or managers. The current owner is willing to discuss various options as regards how transfer of business ownership can be achieved.
A comprehensive and up to date Information Memorandum is available for those with further interest. This will be sent out after completion of an NDA form that can be requested from the current owner.