Cornish Seal Sanctuary Helston

The main accessible parking area is immediately in front of the main reception or there are a limited number of spaces to park by the seal pools which are on a relatively flat surface, giving you access to all of the residents and beaver enclosure.

The accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are located in the front reception, and on the left-hand side of the Seal Hospital.

The baby changing facilities include changing units with a weight limit of 50 lbs.

Unfortunately, there are no accessible toilet facilities once down the hill by the seal pools due to the estuary location.

The disabled toilets feature:

• Handrails to the side of the toilet and wash basing
• Lowered wash Basin
• Disposal Facilities
• Emergency Pull Cord

One carer goes free for every paying disabled guest. Please note the exception of under 3 year old’s who already are entitled to free entry to The Cornish Seal Sanctuary. Free entry for a carer will be valid against both walk up and online purchased tickets. Please ensure that you bring documentation with you on the day such as your blue badge, DLA Letter or note from a doctor or specialist.

They can make allowances for disabled visitors who need more than 1 carer in exceptional circumstances. Please contact the Sanctuary directly to confirm your visit and additional carers before your visit. call us on 01326 221 361 or email seals@sealifetrust.com.

Visitors using mobility scooters or electric wheelchairs

The hills leading down to our pools may exceed 16° which may not be suitable for some mobility scooters and electric wheelchairs. Please check your instruction manuals before visiting.

For visitors unable to use their mobility scooters or electric wheelchairs on steep slopes, they do have limited accessible parking available near the hospital and seal pools. Please see further information on the parking tab.

Vehicle Assistance

For visitors that may need mobility assistance due to the site’s steep gradients, they have a golf buggy that operates on a seasonal basis that can take up to 4 passengers or 2 passengers plus a wheelchair or mobility scooter.  On some days, the golf buggy may be unavailable so the on-site van is able to take up to 4 passengers.

For days that neither our golf buggy nor on-site van is available, or for visitors unable to use these for any reason, we do have limited accessible parking available near our hospital and seal pools. 

Please speak to a member of our team on arrival if you require this assistance.