The Forthcoming Events at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary for 2026 are all about having fun, making new friends and sharing a story or two. The Seal Sanctuary wants you to leave with amazing memories of your time, so they have created an exciting events calendar which is sure to get your seal of approval.
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Beach Clean Day
Date : Saturday 16th May 2026
Time : 10:30am
Location : Coverack
Join the Cornish Seal Sanctuary and The Bay Hotel in Coverack to take part in the beach clean and protect our beaches and waterways!
Suitable footwear and clothing is advised. Children are welcome! All children must be supervised by a responsible adult. Don´t forget that everyone who takes part with the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, gets free day entry* to the Sanctuary! *Pass must be redeemed within 12 months´ of beach clean.
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Join the Puffin Patrol this May School Half-Term!
Date : 23rd - 31st May 2026
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary have gone potty for puffins...with a week packed full of puffin-themed fun for the whole family!
Join the Puffin Patrol and search the Sanctuary for the ten Icelandic Rescue Puffins, solve the clues and reveal the secret Puffin Patrol Password! Venture over to Puffin Island to discover their fascinating stories and watch these charming little birds zoom through the water. With talks and feeds, puffin themed craft and seal rescue demos throughout the week, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary has everything you need for a perfect family day out.
Running throughout May half term (23rd - 31st May 2026) - included with admission, book your tickets now!
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Skydive for Seals!
Date : 26th July 2026 - 9am to 1pm
Location : Skydive Langar
Are you ready to do something unforgettable in 2026?
Join the Cornish Seal Sanctuary for Skydive for Seals and take on the ultimate challenge: a 15,000ft jump, 120mph freefall, and breath-taking views!
Every pound you raise will help support vital seal rescue, rehabilitation and the long term care of the resident animals at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary.
For more information and to sign up!
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On-Site Experiences!
Why not make your visit to The Cornish Seal Sanctuary even more special with one of the exclusive experiences:-
- Breakfast with Seals
- Behind the scences Seal Tour (April - October)
- Keeper for the Day (April - August)
- VIP Afternoon Cream Tea & Guided Tour experience (May - September)
Click here to find out more.
Alternatively please give the Seal Sanctuary a call on 01326 221361.
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SEPTEMBER - APRIL : DON´T MISS THE SANCTUARY´S RESCUED SEAL PUPS
The grey seals mating season begins around September time, this also coincides with rougher seas and storms approaching. What this means is that during this time the staff get a lot of seal pup call outs. The British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) and the Cornish Seal Sanctuary rescues between 30 and 70 pups each year. As the leading Seal Rescue Centre in Europe and the only one in Cornwall, the sanctuary then becomes home to these pups while they are rehabilitated until they are ready for release. The hospital and pools will be full and it´s the perfect time to for a visit.
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Shark Trust Great Egg Case Hunt
Date : Sunday 19th April 2026
Time : 10:30am
Location : Poldhu Cove
Join the Cornish Seal Sanctuary and One Bag Beach Clean to take part in the Shark Trust Great Egg Case Hunt and protect our beaches and waterways!
Suitable footwear and clothing is advised. Children are welcome! All children must be supervised by a responsible adult. Don´t forget that everyone who takes part with the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, gets free day entry* to the Sanctuary! *Pass must be redeemed within 12 months´ of beach clean.
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This World Puffin Day - the Sanctuary are celebrating all things KAREN!
On the 14th of April this marks the return of puffins across the Nordic region, to their breeding colonies, and the start of puffling season. So, what better time to celebrate the Sanctuary´s very own KAREN, the undisputed queen of Puffin Island!
Karen joined the Sanctuary in 2024 alongside nine fellow rescued puffins from our sister site, the Beluga Whale Sanctuary in Iceland. Rescued back in 2013 with a hip injury that has since developed into arthritis, she walks with a tell-tale wobble, but is a pro at swimming!
Are you a KAREN? Visit the Cornish Seal Sanctuary on Tuesday 14th April and your hot drink is on the Sanctuary, because every KAREN deserves to be celebrated.
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This Easter become a Junior Marine Life Ranger
This Easter embark on a wild adventure at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary and become a Junior Marine Life Ranger! Young explorers can meet the rescue pups, seals and puffins, complete fun challenges, and take the Ocean Protector Pledge to earn their Ranger Status.
Enjoy seal pup rescue demos, animal talks and feeds, nature walks, and the adventure playground, plus, over Easter Weekend (Friday 3rd - Monday 6th April 2026), join the Golden Egg Hunt for a chance to win egg-citing prizes! Don´t miss this unforgettable family adventure.
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Great British Spring Clean
Date : Sunday 29th March 2026
Time : 10:30am
Location : Maenporth beach
Join the Cornish Seal Sanctuary and One Bag Beach Clean to take part in the Great British Spring Clean and protect our beaches and waterways!
Suitable footwear and clothing is advised. Children are welcome! All children must be supervised by a responsible adult. Don´t forget that everyone who takes part with the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, gets free day entry* to the Sanctuary! *Pass must be redeemed within 12 months´ of beach clean.
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Mums go FREE...for a Wild Mother´s Day!
| Whether you´re a Mum, Step-mum, Grandma, Nana, Nan, Nonna or even a Great-Grandma, enjoy a FREE* day out on us! Join us at the Sanctuary on Mother´s Day, Sunday 15th March 2026, meet the resident seals and puffins, hear from our dedicated teams and see our rescued seal pups before they return to the wild.
Enjoy a relaxing walk around the sanctuary, take in the views and grab a hot cuppa with a delicious slice of cake in our Café...or bring your own picnic to enjoy!
*To receive free entry mums must be accompanied by at least one a ticket holder.
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Love You Beach Day
Date : Sunday 15th February 2026
Time : 10:30am
Location : Helford Passage
Join the Cornish Seal Sanctuary and One Bag Beach Clean to take part in the Love Your Beach Day and protect our beaches and waterways!
Suitable footwear and clothing is advised. Children are welcome! All children must be supervised by a responsible adult. Don´t forget that everyone who takes part with the Cornish Seal Sanctuary gets free day entry* to the Sanctuary! *Pass must be redeemed within 12 months´ of beach clean.
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It´s Pup Season at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary
This February School Half Term - step into Pup Season and discover the incredible journey seal pups take from rescue to release.
Meet our rescued pups, learn how they´re rehabilitated by our expert team, and uncover the real challenges seal pups face in the wild. Plus, don´t miss our pup naming trail, perfect for little explorers! With talks and feeds, seal pup rescue demos, and plenty of opportunities to learn, Pup Season is an unforgettable family experience with conservation at its heart.
For Locals - Annual Passes only available to residents with TR, EX and PL postcodes, proof of address will be required! The Sanctuary´s discounted Locals´ Pass is only on sale in February, so now´s the perfect time to visit!
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More details about these forthcoming events, please contact the Cornish Seal Sanctuary on 01326 221361.
Please note: Some of the above Forthcoming Events at the Seal Sanctuary could be subject to change.
You can pre-book tickets online via the Cornish Seal Sanctuary´s official website, the staff and resident can´t wait to see you all there!
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The staff at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary do a brilliant job and without your help & support, they couldn´t continue.
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