Cornish Seal Sanctuary
Cornish Seal Sanctuary is a aquarium & marine centre in Cornwall, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.
| Price | Adult £20 · Child £15 · Family £60 SEA LIFE Trust official page: prices on the booking page. Seal and sea lion rescue at Gweek, near Helston. |
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| Opening times | 10am-4pm (last admission 3pm); winter hours from 2 November 11am-4pm. |
| Best time to go | Weekdays in term time; check feeding times. |
| School holiday tip | Early July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast. |
| Best ages | All ages; under-8s often get the most from it All ages. |
| If it rains | Indoors: a good rainy-day option, but it can get crowded in wet weather |
| Money saver | Online advance tickets cost far less than walk-up; check combined tickets. |
| Top tips | Watch the seal feeding first, then the other animals. Bring a picnic. |
| What to pack | Light layers, change for lockers, snacks for outside |
Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source
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