Cornish Seal Sanctuary

#1283 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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The Cornish Seal Sanctuary is a sanctuary for injured seal pups, and is owned by The SEA LIFE Trust. The centre is on the banks of the Helford River in Cornwall, England, UK, next to the village of Gweek. ()

Opened: 1975 (50 years ago)Coordinates: 50°5'31"N, 5°12'9"W

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Cornish Seal Sanctuary – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Flambards Theme Park, Trebah, Glendurgan Gardens, The Loe.

2.5 miW
Theme park, Amusement park
Flambards Theme Park
64 min walk • Flambards Theme Park, nestled in the heart of Cornwall, United Kingdom, is a vibrant and dynamic attraction that promises an exhilarating day out for families and thrill-seekers alike. With a diverse array of rides, exhibitions, and entertainment options, Flambards has...
3.7 miE
Garden, Botanical garden
Trebah, Lizard
94 min walk • Trebah is a 26-acre sub-tropical garden situated in Cornwall, England, UK, near Glendurgan Garden and above the Helford River. Part of the parish of Mawnan, the gardens are set within an area of the same name, which includes the small settlements of Trebah Wartha and Trebah Woolas.
3.9 miE
Subtropical garden in 3 valleys by river
Glendurgan Gardens, Falmouth
101 min walk • Glendurgan Garden is a National Trust garden situated above the hamlet of Durgan on the Helford River and near Mawnan Smith, in the civil parish of Mawnan, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.
4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
The Loe
101 min walk • The Loe, also known as Loe Pool, is the largest natural freshwater lake in Cornwall, United Kingdom.
3.7 miSW
Church
St Corentine's Church, Mullion
94 min walk • St Corentine's Church, Cury is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Cury, Cornwall, England, UK.
4.7 miSW
Church, Beach, Outdoor activities
Church of Saint Winwaloe
120 min walk • The Church of Saint Winwaloe is the Grade I listed parish church of Gunwalloe in Cornwall, England.
4.9 miNW
Park
Trevarno
125 min walk • Trevarno is a private country estate in south-west Cornwall, England, UK, near the village of Crowntown, 2 miles north-east of Helston.
3.2 miS
Archaeological site
Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station
81 min walk • Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station is a large radiocommunication site located on Goonhilly Downs near Helston on the Lizard peninsula in Cornwall, England.
4.9 miNE
Church
St Laud's Church
124 min walk • The Church of Saint Laudus is an active parish church in Mabe, Cornwall, England, UK, originally built in the 15th century and dedicated to the sixth-century Saint Laudus of Coutances. It is part of the Church of England Diocese of Truro.
3.2 miNE
Bridge
Trenarth Bridge, Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
82 min walk • Trenarth Bridge is at the head of the centre head of Port Navas Creek and is between Mawnan Smith and Porth Navas.
5.1 miNE
Park
Penjerrick Garden
132 min walk • Penjerrick Garden -- often referred to as "Cornwall's true jungle garden"—lies between Budock Water and Mawnan Smith, near Falmouth, United Kingdom.