Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary and Wildlife Centre
Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary and Wildlife Centre
Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary and Wildlife Centre
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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A visit to Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary offers a unique nature experience. Walk through two acres of landscaped dunes - only fifty metres from the sea - and gain first hand experience of some of the county's most stunning wildlife.
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- JayneLeeds, United Kingdom215 contributionsGreat place to visit!!We really loved coming to visit. Loads of different types of animals i have never seem before i really do think it was good. Loves seeing the seals the most. It was full off nettles walking around so needed a good cut but wondered if it was the No Mow May. We spent and hour & half here looking aroundVisited May 2023Travelled with familyWritten 30 May 2023
- Kerri G3 contributionsLovely place!We visited in term time so it was quiet. It looks run down from the carpark entrance. But inside is lovely, we enjoyed the walk round and seeing lots of different animals not just seals which was great. Also the information about the animals is really good. Our toddler really enjoyed the climbing frame. Staff are very polite and welcoming. As for people moaning about the price, I think it was reasonable and worth the money. We also visited their Seal Sanctuary Charity shop in the middle of Mablethorpe too.Visited May 2023Travelled with familyWritten 2 June 2023
- Newbold81Birmingham, United Kingdom124 contributionsDefinitely worth a visitThis isn't my first visit, and I'm so glad I had opportunity to return. You may think that £13 entry for an adult is on the steep side, but when you see the work that is done and the rescues that have been achieved its very little in comparison. The entry way to the park can be a little steep, but short, once in the park the majority of the areas are flat and easy to get around. There are lots of things to see and not just seals, there are a variety of birds and goats, pigs, gibbons and so much more. Take your time to explore, listen to the seal talks, and generally just take time out of your day to relax and enjoy the tranquility, as well as coffee and cake, and feel good in the fact that your visit will have helped towards the rescue and release of other animals that find themselves in harms way.Visited July 2023Travelled with familyWritten 17 July 2023
- Kayjay KTroon, United Kingdom2 contributionsGreat little placeWhat a great little place to visit. The kids had so much fun here, although it’s not very big it passed a couple of hours. All the animals here looked well looked after. I do think the water in some of the seals needed sorting it was hard to see them as it was quite dirty. We did take a picnic but chose not to eat in there but went and sat on the beach instead. I don’t think we would visit againVisited July 2023Written 30 August 2023
- Victoria N27 contributionsHidden gemWe visited here on our way home from our week stay in Sutton on Sea. We were really surprised at how big it actually was, there was lots to see and the kids were very entertained seeing all the animals. Birds, Lizards, Pig, Emu, Meerkat, Fox, Guinea Pigs, Monkeys, Owls, Rabbit, Snakes and much more! Highlight for us was watching and hearing about their 7 seals (8 including baby) the kids thoroughly enjoyed watching at feeding time! Great food and drink facilities and we spent loads in the gift shop!! Great morning spent on our way home, will definitely be back next year!Visited September 2023Travelled with familyWritten 2 September 2023
- Mark JBulkington, United Kingdom523 contributionsMablethorpe Seal sanctuary.A wonderful family attraction well worth visiting. Give yourself 2 hours to get around this attraction. There are plenty of animals and creatures to see here, and it's very educational to. This place is disable friendly and has a good cafe and toilet facilities on site. There is a good gift shop here to with plenty of gifts to choice from. Please note on quiet days with few visitors this place may close before 4pm... However this is a great day out.Visited September 2023Travelled with familyWritten 18 September 2023
- John W2 contributionsA great couple of hours.Parking very good for large motorhomes no parking fee in low season. Fee in high season refunded on entry to seal sanctuary. A great place to spend a couple of hours more like a mini wildlife park. We'll worth a visit very helpfull staff. Kids would love it.Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 8 October 2023
- Mary HLondon, United Kingdom7 contributionsBeautiful, kind and educational sanctuarySuperb effort to house a huge range of fascinating animals in comfortable, stimulating environment that replicates their natural habitat. Wonderful work done to support / rehabilitate seals. Excellent educational information provided to take us on a trip back in time to what Lincolnshire was like all the way back to the dinosaurs; in this way it's like a museum in addition to an animal sanctuary. Also very beautiful, well kept. Information provided was very easy to digest/ accessible for children and adults. Great range of stunning, global animals (not just local wildlife). Would go again!Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 18 October 2023
- AmyJessicaWalkerKingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom474 contributionsFantastic little day outI came here back in the summer with my 6 month old at the time. It was a lovely day out with plenty for him to look around at and plenty of things for me to see, do and read. Would be perfect for a family trip out and we can’t wait to return. The cafe was lovely and every member of staff I encountered were friendly and approachable. So much more than I thought there would be!Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 8 February 2024
- Snappy26Sunderland, United Kingdom77 contributionsFab afternoon out.Great way to spend a Saturday afternoon! We were staying in Hull and wanted to see some animals and found this place by chance. After a very scenic drive we arrived and immediately greeted by 2 of the 3 rescue seals playing. The park was very well arranged with a clear path on where to go next. Got to give the cockatoo a head scratch and all the animals were in very clean environments and seemed very happy. Seals were definitely the stars of the show. Very worth the money will be back!Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 23 March 2024
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Oliver H
1 contribution
May 2024 • Family
I recently visited the Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary and Wildlife Centre whilst on a long weekend with my family at the beginning of May 2024. I found this a wonderful place and a centre that championed animal welfare and rescue, plus educates you on said animals and the ancient natural history of the local and surrounding areas. I was amazed by the rescue stories and successes, as well as the care for the animals, which I felt was on par, if not better than a larger animal collection I previously worked for in London.
In addition, the cafeteria was very well priced and incredibly clean, as was the entire sanctuary. The price of admission was very affordable, especially when you think of all the grand work they are doing.
If you are in the Mablethorpe area, I would highly recommend a visit.
In addition, the cafeteria was very well priced and incredibly clean, as was the entire sanctuary. The price of admission was very affordable, especially when you think of all the grand work they are doing.
If you are in the Mablethorpe area, I would highly recommend a visit.
Written 16 May 2024
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OldDad
4 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Visited Saturday morning in May. Nice place that has been around for years. I’m 50 now and I have photos of me here when I was about 6 or 7 years old. Not been since then.
Animals look well looked after, their pens clean. They have a marked route to make sure you don’t miss anything but it’s not obligatory.
Watched the seals being fed and the lady gave lots of information about the resident seals.
No sign of some of the animals in the pens, but that’s the risk you take visiting somewhere like this. I’m glad they don’t force the animals into the open.
Will visit again but hopefully will leave it less than 43 years next time.
Animals look well looked after, their pens clean. They have a marked route to make sure you don’t miss anything but it’s not obligatory.
Watched the seals being fed and the lady gave lots of information about the resident seals.
No sign of some of the animals in the pens, but that’s the risk you take visiting somewhere like this. I’m glad they don’t force the animals into the open.
Will visit again but hopefully will leave it less than 43 years next time.
Written 14 May 2024
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Emma M
18 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Really good - they did an easter egg hunt whilst we were there which my daughter loved.
We went around it twice and then had lunch there.
The coffee wasn't great but the food was nice.
We went around it twice and then had lunch there.
The coffee wasn't great but the food was nice.
Written 1 May 2024
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Jet58492375777
4 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
I've been going here for years . Such a lovely place. Lots of different animals to see . Clean , beautiful. The animals are very well taken care of and the owners are lovely lovely people.
Written 24 April 2024
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Shaky67
Leicester, UK30 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Unfortunately the the whole place is very run down with overgrown and empty enclosures, children did not enjoy the experience and for £50 it was not worth the money at all.
Written 5 April 2024
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Snappy26
Sunderland, UK77 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Great way to spend a Saturday afternoon!
We were staying in Hull and wanted to see some animals and found this place by chance. After a very scenic drive we arrived and immediately greeted by 2 of the 3 rescue seals playing.
The park was very well arranged with a clear path on where to go next. Got to give the cockatoo a head scratch and all the animals were in very clean environments and seemed very happy.
Seals were definitely the stars of the show. Very worth the money will be back!
We were staying in Hull and wanted to see some animals and found this place by chance. After a very scenic drive we arrived and immediately greeted by 2 of the 3 rescue seals playing.
The park was very well arranged with a clear path on where to go next. Got to give the cockatoo a head scratch and all the animals were in very clean environments and seemed very happy.
Seals were definitely the stars of the show. Very worth the money will be back!
Written 23 March 2024
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MICHELLE S
Lincoln, UK1,232 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Went on a very wet day but none the less was good, different animals were our and about, quite a few empty cages too tho, species from stick insects to gibbons ate on display, deffo coming back jn the summer gho as a great set up, coffee shop snd souvenir shop ss well, so mandatory magnet bought!!!
Written 12 March 2024
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AmyJessicaWalker
Kingston-upon-Hull, UK474 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
I came here back in the summer with my 6 month old at the time. It was a lovely day out with plenty for him to look around at and plenty of things for me to see, do and read.
Would be perfect for a family trip out and we can’t wait to return.
The cafe was lovely and every member of staff I encountered were friendly and approachable.
So much more than I thought there would be!
Would be perfect for a family trip out and we can’t wait to return.
The cafe was lovely and every member of staff I encountered were friendly and approachable.
So much more than I thought there would be!
Written 8 February 2024
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Stig0505
29 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
A very good sanctuary which is doing a lot of good for the animals of Lincolnshire. It is for a great cause and a lot of rescued animals to see. I would recommend a visit.
Staff are lovely and welcoming. Some enclosures are being renovated. They are doing what they can for their creatures.
Staff are lovely and welcoming. Some enclosures are being renovated. They are doing what they can for their creatures.
Written 26 November 2023
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Sue A
40 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Shocking place. The animals need to found a better home. It is dirty, run down and enclosures far too small.
Written 31 October 2023
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Jill Smith
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Dogs are allowed on a leash at Skegness Natureland so why not at Mablethorpe? A lot of people will not visit if they have to put their dog in a kennel! They are part of the family.
I would love to visit but not on my own.
Are dogs allowed on leads
Chris P
5 contributions
I contact the sanctuary, in their words "under no circustances are dogs allowed"
laizans4
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Prices for admission
Christine F
Leeds, UK21 contributions
Hi, it is £9 for adults and £6 for children under 3 are free, they do family entrance deals, not sure of the price but it does tell you on the website
helenaG6649LF
Sutton-on-Sea, UK
Are there any sloths?
LouNorman
Birmingham, UK664 contributions
No I didn’t see any
Barney D
Durham, UK48 contributions
Are dogs allowed inside the sanctuary and on the adjacent beach?
Keith H
5 contributions
No dogs allowed in the sanctuary it's self but I believe they have very good kennel facility by the reception area for visitors dogs. Hope this helps. Best thing would be to give them a call before visiting.
KayleighJones1992
Tamworth, UK128 contributions
Do you accept the blue light card that gives discount for NHS workers?
smirnoff35
West Sussex, UK40 contributions
Does anyone know if there are any discount vouchers for here anywhere?
emma1989Kent
Dover, UK291 contributions
No I don't think there is, we couldn't find any
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