Gweek Cottage
Helston and the Lizard Peninsula, South West England
Sleeps 7
£1,489 per break
Check availabilityZoos & Wildlife · Falmouth
Cornish Seal Sanctuary
📍 TR12 6UG
Photo: habiloid (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Meet resident grey seals at Harbour View pool
- Three underwater viewing areas of seals and nursery pools
- See resident puffins diving and swimming on Puffin Island
- Learn seal rescue, rehabilitation and release stories
- 8 resident grey seals and 3 common seals to meet
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary is a charity attraction in Gweek, Cornwall, dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating grey seal pups found around the Cornish coastline. You can watch resident grey seals and common seals at Harbour View pool, explore three underwater viewing areas, and meet resident puffins on Puffin Island, including newly arrived Icelandic rescue birds. It suits visitors keen to learn about marine conservation, seal rescue, rehabilitation and release, with talks sharing the individual stories of the animals. It's a good day out for families and wildlife lovers staying nearby, with 58 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, Church Cove beach 4.8 miles away, and Penmere station 6.6 miles away for those arriving by train.
Practical details
- Best for
- Visitors interested in marine wildlife rescue and conservation
From the attraction's own website on 1 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Picnic Area
- ✓ Parking
Visitor reviews
No reviews yet — been here? Be the first to share what it's like.
Log in or create a free account to write a review.
Do you own or manage Cornish Seal Sanctuary?
Claim this listing to respond to reviews and keep your information up to date. Verification is free — see why owners claim their listing.
Create a free account to claimPlaces to stay near Cornish Seal Sanctuary
Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
0.3 mi
0.6 mi
1.2 mi
1.7 mi
1.9 mi
Brambles Cottage
✓ Private fenced garden with hot tub and summerhouse
🏖️ 3 miles from Church Cove (Excellent water quality)
Helston and the Lizard Peninsula, South West England
Sleeps 2
£937 per break
Check availability
2.2 mi
Vine Cottage
Helston and the Lizard Peninsula, South West England
Sleeps 4
£567 per break
Check availability🎪 What's on near Cornish Seal Sanctuary
Events from
Skiddle
Fri 13 Nov · 12:00
Truro Audio Tour: A Historic and Cultural Audio Odyssey
Old County Hall, Truro, Truro · 13.1 mi
Tickets on Skiddle ↗
Sat 14 Nov · 12:00
Truro Audio Tour: A Historic and Cultural Audio Odyssey
Old County Hall, Truro, Truro · 13.1 mi
Tickets on Skiddle ↗
Fri 4 Dec · 12:00
Truro Audio Tour: A Historic and Cultural Audio Odyssey
Old County Hall, Truro, Truro · 13.1 mi
Tickets on Skiddle ↗
Fri 4 Dec · 19:30
Evening of Mediumship with Nikki Kitt - Chacewater
Chacewater Village Hall, Chacewater · 11.3 mi
Tickets on Skiddle ↗
🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to Cornish Seal Sanctuary into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
A weekend in Falmouth: an accessible itinerary →
A weekend in Falmouth with the kids →
A weekend in Falmouth →
🗺️ Plan the drive to Cornish Seal Sanctuary
🚆 Or come by train
- Penmere 6.6 miles
- Penryn 6.7 miles
- Falmouth Town 7.2 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page