National Lobster Hatchery Cornwall

A trip to the National Lobster Hatchery could open worlds of wonder and knowledge for you and your family or friends. You may be shocked to discover that lobsters taste with their feet and their colors can be red, white, blue, or dark with yellow spots. You may also be astonished to know that lobsters have three stomachs and they can live up to a hundred years old. At the hatchery, you can see how live lobsters develop from an egg. You will also see how lobsters are released into the wild. You will be given an idea of how lobsters are caught.

One of the functions of the National Lobster Hatchery includes the lobster restocking project, research programs and educational programs. The hatchery raise thousands of baby lobsters and release them to the sea in Cornwall and Scilly isles when the time is right. Through the research programs, the restocking project is supported. Be a part of the effort to promote sustainable fishing and aquaculture practices in the area.

The National Lobster Hatchery is a charitable institution and only requires a very minimal charge for visitors. This is an ideal spot for family destinations because there is everything for every member in the family. Nobody will be left with nothing to do and it is a place worth going back to.

Admission fee at the hatchery is only £7 for a family of four. The National Lobster Hatchery is open every day of the year except Christmas Day and New Year. You can drop in anytime from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in summer and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in winter. You may contact telephone number +44 (0)1841 533877 or visit www.nationallobsterhatchery.co.uk for more information.