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National Lobster Hatchery

South Quay, Padstow PL28 8BL , England
01841 533877
Ranked #6 of 7 attractions in Padstow
4.0 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
Owner description: The National Lobster Hatchery is a conservation, education and research charity based in Padstow, Cornwall. We exist primarily to help conserve the... more » Owner description: The National Lobster Hatchery is a conservation, education and research charity based in Padstow, Cornwall. We exist primarily to help conserve the vulnerable lobster populations and preserve the coastal marine bio-diversity of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.We have a visitor centre which offers a unique window into our lobster hatchery and has a wealth of information about these amazing creatures, the fishery and the importance of a sustainable fishery. Come and see our baby and giant lobsters. Are you brave enough to put your hand in our eel cave? « less
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Bedfordshire
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Well worth a visit for kids and adults alike. Well documented and informative exhibits and a very good value attraction. Never knew that the life history of a lobster could be so interesting

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Full credit to the concept behind the charity and a lovely idea to share the project with all. Thoughtful, revamped displays offer an insight into the world of cornish lobster conservation. Great to visit while in padstow, not really an entertainment attraction as such, but interesting none the less.

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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

This is small visitor centre but quite interesting in terms of the education it provides and the work that they do. We visited at the start of the week and got an annual pass by gift aiding the admission fee, that meant we could pop back later in the week during the miserable weather. In many senses it was better... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Had seen this on TV so keen to visit. It's small, so will not take a great deal of your time. We found it fascinating, staff friendly - just waiting for our adopted lobster to be released now!!

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Wadebridge, Cornwall, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Basic but very interesting, Really cute seeing tiny hatchling lobsters. Nice little addition to Padstow shame about ££

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Truro, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

For anyone that want to learn about saving our lobster stock you will find this very interesting.

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Cardiff Wales
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Went here for an hour or so one Saturday in Padstow and it was very interesting and entertaining. Would definitly recommend.

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Liskeard
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Kids were very bored and wizzed round in 10 minutes… could do better.

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Kingston upon Thames
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Interesting place to visit - the whole family enjoyed it and our daughter (age 4) adopted a lobster!

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Bridport, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Now for the size of this place you have to remeber it's a chairty and £3.50 these days is not expensive. Cup tea and cake costs more than this in most places nowadays. Saw approx 5 large lobsters, starfish and a crayfish and the hatcheries. While i was there a female dispearsed her young which apparently rarely happens in the... More

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