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for National Seal Sanctuary, Gweek

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  • 20 of 20 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 7 lj1989

    Member since 01/03/2010

    Reviews written: 461

    4 Stars A worthy cause Review with images 16/04/2011
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages A great cause, lots of talks and feeds throughout the day, friendly staff

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Quite expensive for only a few hours entertainment

    We have just returned home from a short break in Cornwall. When we were planning our visit we knew we wanted to go to The National Seal Sanctuary. Me and my partner have visited twice before but this time we took his daughter and my niece with us and knew they would enjoy the experience. Even better, because we all have Merlin Annual Passes admission for us was free so it seemed like a good idea to visit, especially as we were only staying 20 minutes down the road. Where is it? The Seal Sanctuary is located in Gweek, near Helston in Cornwall. Gweek is a small village so I imagine getting there ... more
  • 23 of 23 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Susanimber

    5 Stars Seal Sanctuary, Gweek, Cornwall Review with images 13/08/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Tesco vouchers can be used, somewhere different to go

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Long queues in the school holidays

    We went to the Seal Sanctuary at the end of July 2007 with our 3 children. I would advise going early, we got there when it opened at 10.00am, and there were only 2 other families waiting, when we came out, there was a queue as far as up the hill to the car park at least an hour wait to get in, and staff were handing out lollipops to children, the one disadvantage here is that there only seems to be one member of staff taking money when you arrive he then has to hand out leaflets and tell you information, they are currently giving each child a shark top trump card and if your card matches the ... more
  • 48 of 48 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 3 murphypig

    Member since 14/06/2005

    Reviews written: 27

    5 Stars The cutest big eyes are here! 23/03/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages it's a good corse, very funny and cute animals, entertaining

    Disadvantages Disadvantages outside, so weather dependant

    As I said in my earlier review about Cornwall, I enjoyed my visit to the Seal Sanctuary so much, that I have to write a separate review about it. The sanctuary is based in Gweek, which is a small place, 45 Minutes from St. Austell. It is well signposted, so easy to find or just type in TR12 6UG into your sat nav ;-) . Why is a Sanctuary important? the seal sanctuary treats injured seals, baby seals that seem to have been abandoned. They provide awareness of the marine environment as well. Every year they rescue and rehabilitate over 30 injured or abandoned seal pups. Not all of them can be ... more
  • 17 of 17 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    LucyFan

    5 Stars National Seal Sanctuary 01/05/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Informative and fun

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Doesn't appear to be accessable by bus or train?

    The Sanctuary was started in 1958 by Ken Jones when a baby seal, only a few hours old, was washed up on the beach at St Agnes. For many years it was based in St Agnes but as news of it's good work spread the amount of animals it received increased and in 1975 it re-located to Geek. Today the Sanctuary has Nursery pools, Convalescence, and Resident pools, and a specially designed Hospital. The hospital over the years has been extended to include isolation pools, as well as treatment and preparation areas. They have rescued many seals over the years, and most are well enough to be released back ... more
  • 11 of 11 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Tussie69

    5 Stars Gweek Seal Sanctuary - great place to go 02/08/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Interesting, informative,lovely seals, refreshments,lovely location, good access for people with mobility problems

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Not sure if can access by us/train, maybe a little pricey for families, can get crowded

    We go to the seal sanctuary every time we go down to Cornwall and even when we go to Dorset and Devon! (which is once a year!) Parking is free and is right near the entrance. I can not remember the exact price as every year we have been able to get a 2 for 1 ticket. I think though we paid around £6.50 last September. I think this is quite pricey but it is a charity and it is a lovely day out. If you look around for leaflets where ever you go you should find a 2 for 1 token. Once you have paid there is a downhill walk to the seals but there is a landrover train that can take you down and bring ... more
  • 10 of 10 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 1 princess_leia

    Member since 26/10/2006

    Reviews written: 1

    5 Stars Great day at Gweek 19/11/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Great family day out, lovely animals, good facilities

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Bit of a trek to seals - no land train 'off peak' months

    Having visited before a good number of years ago, I was pleased to see that Gweek was going from strength to strength when re-visiting in October. It is quite a way out from the nearest towns (Falmouth and Helston) but is well worth the trip. Prices are £10.50 for adults, £6.50 for children. Buy 'The Cornishman' newspaper (out every Thursday) which often has 2-for-1 offers for a wide range of attractions, including Gweek. There are good parking facilities and toilet facilities at the entrance. There were notices up to say that they were hoping to build more facilities nearer to the ... more
  • 6 of 6 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    MissLcornwall

    5 Stars The most AMAZING place to visit!!!! A must see!!! 10/11/2009
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Loads to see and do, your money goes to a fanatasic cause

    Disadvantages Disadvantages None!

    We have been going to the Sanctuary for years and have enjoyed every second of it! There is just sooo much to do!! Firstly, you couldn't ask for a more beautiful destination. The Sanctuary is set with a backdrop of the gorgeous Helford estuary in the quaint little village of Gweek, just outside of Helston. Theres the seal hospital (this is where the seal pups will be in winter), then several pools which are home to loads of different types of seals. Theres a seal rescue academy where one of the staff will teach you what they do when they rescue a pup and you get a chance to have a go as well ... more
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