Mareel, Lerwick

#5 among attractions in Lerwick

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Mareel is a multi-purpose entertainment venue located on the waterfront of Lerwick, the capital of Shetland. Opening in 2012, the facility includes a music venue, cinema, conference rooms and educational facilities. ()

Opened: 25 August 2012 (12 years ago)Coordinates: 60°9'31"N, 1°8'53"W

Address

Mareel Gutters GaetLerwick ZE1 0WQ United Kingdom

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+44 1595 745500

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Mareel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shetland Museum and Archives, Shetland Library, Fort Charlotte, Clickimin Broch.

~430 ftSW
Specialty museum, History museum, Maritime museum
Shetland Museum and Archives, Lerwick
3 min walk • The New Shetland Museum and Archives at Hay's Dock, Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland, was officially opened on 31 May 2007 by Queen Sonja of Norway and the Duke & Duchess of Rothesay.
~1900 ftS
Library
Shetland Library, Lerwick
10 min walk • Shetland Library is a Scottish public library service, with its main branch based in Lerwick and membership open to both residents of and visitors to the islands.
~1260 ftSE
Forts and castles
Fort Charlotte, Lerwick
7 min walk • Fort Charlotte in the centre of Lerwick, Shetland, is an artillery fort, roughly five sided, with bastions on each of three landward corners, and half-bastions on the corners of the seaward face.
0.9 miSW
Body of water, Park, Memorial
Clickimin Broch, Lerwick
23 min walk • The Broch of Clickimin is a large, well-preserved but restored broch in Lerwick in Shetland, Scotland. Originally built on an island in Clickimin Loch, it was approached by a stone causeway.
0.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Clickimin Loch, Lerwick
20 min walk • Clickimin Loch is a loch in Shetland, Scotland, west of Lerwick. A Pictish fort from the 6th century called Clickimin Broch is located on a small islet at the southern end of the loch. Clickimin Leisure Centre is at the north of the loch.
1 miNW
Maritime museum, Museum, History museum
Böd of Gremista, Lerwick
25 min walk • The Böd of Gremista, situated at the north end of Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland, is a typical 18th century Shetland fishing booth. It is protected as a category B listed building.
0.6 miSE
Church
Lerwick and Bressay Parish Church, Lerwick
15 min walk • Lerwick and Bressay Parish Church is the largest Church of Scotland congregation in Shetland, serving the islands' capital Lerwick and the surrounding area.
~1130 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Garrison Theatre, Lerwick
6 min walk • The Garrison Theatre is a 280-capacity venue in Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland, with a sprung proscenium stage with fixed raked seating. The auditorium has 19 rows, named A to S, with 8, 12, 13, 15, or 16 seats in each row. The venue hosts dance, drama, stand-up comedy, pantomime and music productions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mareel open?

Mareel is open:

Monday 10 am - 11 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 11 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 11 pm
Thursday 10 am - 11 pm
Friday 10 am - 1 am
Saturday 10 am - 1 am
Sunday 10 am - 11 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Mareel?

Nearby attractions include Shetland Museum and Archives, Lerwick (3 min walk), Garrison Theatre, Lerwick (6 min walk), Fort Charlotte, Lerwick (7 min walk), Shetland Library, Lerwick (10 min walk).