Name: Cornish Seal Sanctuary
Rating: 5.0

Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Cornish Seal Sanctuary, Gweek, UK

1-90 Years

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Description

The Cornish Seal Sanctuary in Gweek, Cornwall, is a charity dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating grey seal pups from the Cornish coastline. Each season, they care for around 70 injured or abandoned pups, offering a safe place for recovery before releasing them back to the wild. Visitors can meet rescued seals, hear their individual stories, and learn more about marine conservation.

The sanctuary is home not only to rehabilitating seals but also to permanent residents who cannot return to the wild, plus rescued puffins on the UK’s only Puffin Island. Families can enjoy experiences like “Breakfast with the Seals,” Keeper for the Day, VIP tours, and special wildlife boat trips. Seasonal events such as Puffin Patrol, Junior Marine Life Ranger, and beach cleans add to the experience.

Standard admission is £22.99 for adults, £19.99 for children (3–16), and £77.00 for a family ticket, with cheaper rates available when booking online in advance. Children under 3 go free.

A visit to the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is both fun and educational, making it a perfect family day out. It’s a chance to connect with wildlife, support marine conservation, and enjoy unique experiences in a beautiful Cornish setting. For anyone who loves animals and nature, this sanctuary is a truly special place to visit.

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Host birthday parties: No

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The Sanctuary: The Sanctuary rescues and rehabilitates over 70 injured grey seal pups each season (September to March) in their Seal Hospital, nurturing them through isolation, nursery, and rehabilitation pools before releasing them back into the wild. They also provide lifelong residence and care for nine Grey Seals and three Common Seals who cannot be released, and offer a home to rescued Atlantic Puffins in their unique Puffin Island, the only one of its kind in the UK. Through all this, the Sanctuary remains dedicated to marine conservation, education, and inspiring visitors to support the ocean’s future.
Experiences: Guests can enjoy a range of immersive experiences—from Breakfast with the Seals, Keeper for the Day, VIP Cream Tea & Tour, and Behind-the-Seals behind-the-scenes access, to Beaver Tours in Secret Creek and Wildlife Boat Tours along the Cornish coastline—each including guided sanctuary visits and unique opportunities to connect with rescued wildlife. All experiences offer priority or private access for an unforgettable insight into the Sanctuary’s care and conservation work.
Events: The sanctuary’s seasonal lineup includes the “Puffin Patrol” during May half-term, the “Junior Marine Life Ranger” programme in April, continuous Action for Oceans – Beach Cleans throughout the year, and the “Become an Ocean Explorer” and “Seal Superstar” activities running in summer.

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Parking: Parking available.
Food & Drinks: Café available.
Toilets: Toilets and baby changing facilities available.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Standard Admission

Adult: £22.99
Child (3-16): £19.99
Under 3: Free
Family (2+2): £77.00
Senior/Students: £21.99

Advance Booking (2 Days)

Adult: £18.39
Child (3-16): £15.99
Under 3: Free
Senior/Students: £17.59

Pricing URL: https://sealsanctuary.sealifetrust.org/en/how-to-book-your-tickets/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open every day from 10:00am to 5:00pm, with last admissions at 4:00pm.

Address: Cornish Seal Sanctuary, Gweek, UK

Post Code: TR12 6UG

Council: Cornwall

County: Cornwall

By Car: When you arrive by car at Helston, head for R.N.A.S. Culdrose on A3083 (signposted Lizard), drive along this road to the roundabout. Turn left at the roundabout (sign posted St Keverne). About ½ mile along on the B3293 road, turn left and follow the signpost to Gweek. When you arrive in Gweek village, turn right just before the "The Black Swan" pub and follow the signs to Seal Sanctuary.
By Bus: Buses run regularly from Falmouth and Helston to Gweek Village. Service 35 / Service 35A