The National Lobster Hatchery

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We are OPEN EVERYDAY! If you are looking for something a bit different to do, why not come along to our award-winning Visitor Centre in Padstow, you will have the chance to all learn about lobsters, local marine life and also find out about the pioneering marine conservation work we undertake in order to enhance the wild lobster population in our seas. 

 
At only £29.00 for a family of two adults and two children for a year's entry, no wonder we win awards for offering our visitors best value.

Great for adults and kids alike!

The National Lobster Hatchery is a registered Charity. Your visit will help us to continue and advance our important work to help sustain our vulnerable lobster populations and safeguard our fishing industry and the many livelihoods and coastal communities it supports.

 

Facilities

  • Dogs Welcome
  • Disabled Access
  • Disabled WC
  • Shop

Opening Times

  Open Closed
Current 10am 4:00pm

Open daily 10-4

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Prices

Adult £9.00
Child (3-15) £7.00
Family £29.00

All passes for 12 month entry

Contact Details

The National Lobster Hatchery
South Quay
Padstow
PL28 8BL

Telephone: 01208 820924
Email: info@nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk
Web: http://www.nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk/

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Upcoming Events

The Lobster Lollop - Saturday 14 November 2026

The Lobster Lollop returns on saturday the 14th November 2026!
The Lobster Lollop is a no pressure trail run in support of the National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow! Take part in a timed run out & back along the famous Camel Trail, starting & finishing in Padstow! 2.5k, 5k, 10k & 10 Mile distances to choose from, with Canicross categories in the 5k, 10k & 10 mile
No cut off times, every runner will receive a medal and we will have awards for the top finishers in each distance! Show your medal to the hatchery on race weekend to gain free access to the Lobster Hatchery!
10 Mile Canicross - 8am
10 Mile Trail run - 8.05am.
10k Canicross - 8.10am.
10k Trail Run - 8.15am.
2.5k Fun Run - 3pm.
5k Canicross - 3.45pm.
5k Trail Run 3.50pm
This is a family event with something for everyone!, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Runners can also make an optional donation upon entry & help this registered charity continue with some of the amazing marine, research, education & conservation work they do:))
Registration now open!!

Special Offers

To receive 20% off general admission

Visit www.nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk to redeem the 20% discount voucher off full price general admission, just enter voucher code SEYMAC26 at checkout. Or show this voucher on entry.
Only one discount voucher can be used per booking and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount.
Discount voucher has no cash alternative value of any amount.

Valid until 31st December 2026

REF: For One & All Guide