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Easter Holidays @ The NLH

This Easter Holidays come and join in the family fun at the National Lobster Hatchery.Plenty of additional activities, plus a Padstow wide Easter Hunt   A great opportunity for an ocean themed day out in the pretty town of Padstow.Open everyday 10-4Feel good and do good day out for the family!Dog friendly. See less

Exhibition: Gemma Lessinger at The NLH

Art Exhibition overlooking the Camel Estuary, Join the NLH as we welcome Gemma Lessinger and her incredible work this May...Join Gemma from May 23rd to June 1st when she will be exhibiting a collection of paintings at The National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow, Cornwall.Padstow and Rock have long been a favourite area for Gemma to […]

Hey Babies! May Half-Term @ NLH

As we move into May we begin peak production season here at the hatchery! Each day we can see up to 5000 baby lobsters born This May half term come and meet our latest arrivals, learn more about lobsters, other marine life babies and enjoy a peak into the busy season at the hatchery.Open every day […]

Exhibition: Small Claws Big Impact

Behind the Scenes look at the National Lobster Hatchery Story, captured by marine conservation photographer Lewis Jefferies over the last 5 years.Lewis is an award winning photographer, filmmaker and cameraman based in Falmouth, Cornwall. He works with conservation organisations to document their work, show the beauty and fragility of the natural world and help spread […]

Clovelly Lobster & Crab Festival 2025

Clovelly Harbour Clovelly, Bideford, Devon

A whole festival in aid of The National Lobster Hatchery! We cant wait to return this August..."Lobster and Crab Feast is how Clovelly celebrates its famous, sustainably caught, lobsters and crabs. It’s a great day out for all the family. Expect live music, delicious lobster and crab dishes, and local artesian craft stalls. Plus walkabout magic, balloon […]

The Lobster Lollop 2025

The Lobster Lollop returns for 2025! A no-pressure trail run in support of The National Lobster Hatchery.  This fun and timed run takes you out and back along the famous Camel Trail, with distances to suit all levels: 2.5k, 5k, 10k, and 10 miles.This year we have 10 charity spaces available for some Lobstar's to […]