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in the town of Gweek, in the county of Cornwall

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About The National Seal Sanctuary

The Seal Sanctuary was set up in 1958 in the small village of St Agnes, in 1974 we moved to Gweek after we needed more space for the resident seals.

The Sanctuary opened to the public in 1975 and has now become the leading centre for rescued grey seals. The Sanctuary also provides a home to 18 residents these include Grey Seals, Common Seals, Fur Seals, Californian Sea lion and Patagonian Sea lions.

The Seal Sanctuary does the majority of its rescue work between September and February and can rescue anywhere between 30 ~ 50 pups during these months. Grey seal pups can stay at the sanctuary for anything up to 6 ~ 8 months.

The National Seal Sanctuary also runs an adoption programme for all or residents, this helps towards the cost of feed and medication for our residents and rescued pups. The adoption last for one year and makes an ideal gift for someone special.

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Recommended towns near The National Seal Sanctuary

Gweek, in the county of Cornwall (0.3 miles, 0.4 km)
Gweek existed as a thriving port for several hundred years, this fact is evidenced by the Old quays.
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Gunwalloe, in the county of Cornwall (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction SW)
The coast along here is of great beauty, there are grassy promontories, dramatic headlands, sandy coves, and picturesque harbours.
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Mawnan Smith, in the county of Cornwall (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction E)
The village is about two miles from the Helford estuary, this offers scope for sailing, watching the wildlife of the area, and lovely riverside and country walks.
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Porthleven, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (4.8 miles, 7.6 km, direction W)
Porthleven has two picturesque harbours - the inner harbour is lined with dazzling white cottages, with the walls of the outer harbour giving shelter from the often tumultuous seas.
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Mullion, in the county of Cornwall (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction S)
One glance around this attractive town tells you that Mullion has always been a prosperous little place.
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Falmouth, in the county of Cornwall (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction NE)
Think of Falmouth and you immediately think of the sparkling sea in a bay alive with busy colourful pleasure and sailing boats...
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Cadgwith, a Picturesque Village in the county of Cornwall (7.5 miles, 12.0 km, direction S)
Cadgwith, is in a truly beautiful area, it lies next to Ruan Minor and close to the overwhelming magnificence of Lizard Point.
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Praa Sands, in the county of Cornwall (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction W)
Magnificent gorse covered acres form a superb back drop to a seemingly endless stretch of golden sands which continues to draw countless visitors to Praa Sands.
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Kynance Cove, in the county of Cornwall (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction S)
The scenery surrounding Kynance Cove is as dramatic as it is beautiful.
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Mylor, in the county of Cornwall (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction NE)
This pretty resort is beautifully situated close to a creek that was once a Royal dockyard, these days it is busy as a yacht anchorage, it is at its most attractive as the waters of high tide gently laps the quay.
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Nearby travel help

Penryn Station	(6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction NE)
Penmere Station	(6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction NE)
Newquay (Cornwall) Airport	(25.6 miles, 41.1 km, direction NE)
St. Mary's Airport	(49.8 miles, 80.1 km, direction W)
M5 Junction 31	(85.0 miles, 136.7 km, direction NE)
M5 Junction 30	(88.1 miles, 141.7 km, direction NE)
The National Seal Sanctuary to London	(242.9 miles, 390.9 km, direction NE)

Accommodation & Hotels near The National Seal Sanctuary

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Polurrian Hotel	(5.4 miles, 8.8 km, direction SW)
Best Western Penmere Manor Hotel	(6.4 miles, 10.2 km, direction NE)
Hawthorne Dene Hotel	(6.9 miles, 11.0 km, direction NE)
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Park Grove Hotel	(7.0 miles, 11.2 km, direction NE)
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St Michael's Hotel & Spa	(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction NE)
The Westcott	(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction NE)
Hotel Anacapri	(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction NE)
Lugo Rock Hotel	(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction NE)
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