Museums · South West England
The National Lobster Hatchery
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The National Lobster Hatchery — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The National Lobster Hatchery is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The National Lobster Hatchery is a marine conservation and research charity located in Padstow, Cornwall. It focuses on the conservation of the European Lobster and engages in sustainability efforts alongside the fishing community.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The National Lobster Hatchery is a marine conservation and education facility located in South-West England, postcode PL28. It focuses on the breeding and release of juvenile lobsters to support local fisheries and marine ecosystems.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.5385, -4.9350
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Padstow
- Postcode
- PL28 8BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cornwall
- Phone
- +44 1841 533 877
- Opening
- Open everyday 10am - 4pm
- Official site
- www.nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/162800782 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The National Lobster Hatchery?
- The National Lobster Hatchery is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL28 8BL), in the parish of Padstow.
- What is The National Lobster Hatchery?
- The National Lobster Hatchery — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The National Lobster Hatchery?
- Drivers can use postcode PL28 8BL.
- Is The National Lobster Hatchery a protected site?
- Yes — The National Lobster Hatchery is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The National Lobster Hatchery?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PL28 8BL. It sits within the North Cornwall parliamentary constituency.