Dear all,

Following Government advice on Monday 16th March, it is with extreme regret that we must announce the temporary closure of The National Lobster Hatchery to the public, effective as of Friday 20th March 2020.

As a small ( yet mighty) charity that relies on the income generated from your visits, this closure will prove very difficult for the NLH. We MUST however put the safety and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers, local community and visitors first and foremost at this unprecedented time.

We can assure you all our lovely lobsters and marine creatures will still receive full care and attention and that our dedicated ‘Team Lobster’ will continue working hard (from their isolated burrows) to try and keep our charitable mission going!

At this very difficult time, we really do need your help more than ever. If anyone is able to provide support of any level to help us stay afloat through this period of closure, we will be immensely grateful! Find out the different ways you can support the National Lobster Hatchery here: https://bit.ly/NLHSupport

Do keep an eye on our website, and social media for updates and latest news from the lobsters! We really hope we can welcome you back with open arms (and claws) very soon!

With huge thanks and much ‘Lobster Love’,

The NLH Team xx

Admission Prices

Adults: £4.95
Seniors: £4.50
Child: £2.50
Family: £12.95

 

Opening Times

We normally open 10am everyday, however our closing time varies according to the season and school holidays.  Please check back to the website before your visit.

Opening Hours:
Monday – Sunday  – 10am – 4:00pm

 

FIND US

Finding the National Lobster Hatchery is easy. We are on the South quayside next to Padstow's main car and coach park and at the head of the Camel Trail.

For sat nav use postcode PL28 8BL

Facilities

 Dogs welcome  walking stick  wheelchair access  WC  Seating

Well behaved dogs welcome

Walking Stick Friendly

Wheel Chair Access

Disabled WC Facilities

Seating Available

Our site has level access and is wheelchair friendly. There are WC facilities which are also suitable for the disabled. For disabled visitors who have arranged to visit the education or conference room, there is a stairlift, hearing loop and a colour scheme that will assist the visually impaired

Become a Gift Aid Visitor

Gift Aid is a very simple idea from the taxman which enables The National Lobster Hatchery to reclaim the tax paid on donations. If instead of paying our admission fee you make a donation of equal value or more, you will receive free admission for a year and can come back free of charge as many times as you like for the next 12 months. For every £1 you donate, the government will give us an extra 25p of Gift Aid on top of your donation which will be additional funding for our charitable work. There’s no catch. You win. We win. And the taxman’s happy.

In order to gift aid you must be a UK taxpayer and have paid the same amount or more in Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax in that tax year than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all your donations (most of our visitors easily do) and it is your responsibility to pay any difference.

Please notify the charity if you:

  • want to cancel this declaration
  • change your name or home address
  • no longer pay sufficient tax on your income and/or capital gains

If you pay Income Tax at the higher or additional rate and want to receive the additional tax relief due to you, you must include all your Gift Aid donations on your Self-Assessment tax return or ask HM Revenue and Customs to adjust your tax code.

Award Winning Visitor Attraction

We are delighted to have received several awards in 2016/2017:

  • Silver in the ‘Best small attraction of the year’ in the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2016
  • Siver in the South West England Tourism Excellence Awards 2016-2017 and a
  • Certificate of Excellence 2017 Trip Advisor

The National Lobster Hatchery, South Quay, Padstow, PL28 8BL Tel: 01841 533877
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