National Lobster Hatchery

National Lobster Hatchery The National Lobster Hatchery
Protect . Pioneer . Inspire
Open everyday 10am - 4pm
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is a charity that was set up to support the cornish fishery and local lobster population. Lobsters are nurtured from egg through their most vunerable stage of their life cycle and released back into the wild. The visitor centre is open every day of the year except Christmas Day.

Annual lobster festival at Clovelly Village 30/8/26675 baby lobsters released Another brilliant eventWonderful to see so...
30/08/2026

Annual lobster festival at Clovelly Village
30/8/26
675 baby lobsters released
Another brilliant event
Wonderful to see so many attendees
Huge thank you to the Clovelly team for their continued support 🦞❤️

This one put a smile on our faces 😊🦞There are plenty of things that make working at the National Lobster Hatchery specia...
28/08/2026

This one put a smile on our faces 😊🦞

There are plenty of things that make working at the National Lobster Hatchery special.

But hearing what visitors think? This makes our day, nay our week!

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to leave a review, share their experience and tell others about the work happening here.

We're so proud of our passionate and dedicated team, and amazing volunteers. Kind words like these really mean more than we can express. Thank you for supporting the work of the NLH, and for helping more people discover marine conservation in action!

❤ And what can we say...Malcolm is a legend.

Win a Golden Ticket to the Best Days Out in Cornwall 🙌Enter for your chance to win the ultimate Cornish adventure! We’ve...
26/08/2026

Win a Golden Ticket to the Best Days Out in Cornwall 🙌

Enter for your chance to win the ultimate Cornish adventure!

We’ve teamed up with some of Cornwall’s favourite attractions to create an incredible prize packed with unforgettable family days out. Simply enter below for your chance to discover the very best Cornwall has to offer.

And yes, there may be a lobster or two involved.

https://nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk/win-a-golden-ticket-to-the-best-days-out-in-cornwall/

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Good luck!

We have been having a lovely Summer welcoming visitors, thank you so much to those that have been so far - A day out tha...
26/08/2026

We have been having a lovely Summer welcoming visitors, thank you so much to those that have been so far - A day out that makes a difference

23/08/2026

Go well little lobster! 🦞



📷 Mat Arney

21/08/2026

Who has that Friday feeling! This little lobster certainly does on a recent release

We're absolutely delighted to discover that Francesca Page is a Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year 2026 catego...
20/08/2026

We're absolutely delighted to discover that Francesca Page is a Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year 2026 category finalist with this remarkable photograph captured at The National Lobster Hatchery.

A beautiful image capturing a much bigger story: hope, conservation and the future of our oceans.

We're keeping our claws crossed for the winners announcement on 10 September.

Congratulations, Francesca — and thank you for helping shine a light on marine conservation.

https://oceanographicmagazine.com/opa-winner/ocean-photographer-of-the-year-2026-frapag6/

Small Claws, Big Impact 🦞An image is worth a thousand words.Small Claws, Big Impact brings the fascinating world of lobs...
19/08/2026

Small Claws, Big Impact 🦞

An image is worth a thousand words.

Small Claws, Big Impact brings the fascinating world of lobsters and marine conservation into focus through the lens of award-winning wildlife photographer Lewis Jefferies.

From tiny claws to the broader story of ocean conservation, this photography exhibition captures the beauty, science and stories behind the National Lobster Hatchery's work.

📍 Come and see the story for yourself at the Hatchery in Padstow!

https://nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk/event/small-claws-big-impact-the-national-lobster-hatchery/

Our Lobstars are on hand for all your sea creature questions, and to introduce you to a baby lobster! Duller days call f...
18/08/2026

Our Lobstars are on hand for all your sea creature questions, and to introduce you to a baby lobster!

Duller days call for walks along the camel trail, ice cream stops and getting up close with our local marine world.

See you soon, we are open everyday 10-4

Address

South Quay
Padstow
PL288BL

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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