Cornish Seal Sanctuary
Gweek, Helford Estuary
Run by the SEA LIFE Trust charity, the sanctuary rescues and rehabilitates seal pups from around the Cornish coast, and is home to resident seals and puffins.
Holiday Attractions
Family days out on the Lizard Peninsula and further afield in Cornwall – all within easy reach of Seaview Holiday Park.
On the Lizard Peninsula & around Helston
Porthkerris Divers
Porthkerris, near St Keverne
A PADI dive centre on the Lizard Peninsula offering scuba courses from beginner to professional level, guided shore diving and trips to local dive sites.
Goonhilly Earth Station
Goonhilly Downs, on the B3293
The famous satellite dishes on Goonhilly Downs – you’ll pass them on your way to the park. Goonhilly is now a working deep-space communications centre.
Visitor centre temporarily closedRNAS Culdrose
Near Helston, on the A3083
Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose (HMS Seahawk) is one of the largest helicopter bases in Europe, and you’ll often see its Merlin helicopters over the Lizard.
Not open to the publicFurther Afield in Cornwall
Minack Theatre
Porthcurno, near Land’s End
The world-famous open-air theatre built into the cliffs above Porthcurno beach – visit by day or book a performance.
Land’s End
Land’s End peninsula
Britain’s most famous landmark – dramatic cliffs, sea views and family attractions at the far western tip of England.
Paradise Park
Hayle
A wildlife sanctuary with hundreds of birds including parrots, penguins, flamingos and eagles, plus red pandas, otters and the indoor JungleBarn.
The Eden Project
Bodelva, near St Austell
Giant biomes in a former china clay pit, telling the story of plants and people from around the world.
More Ideas for Days Out
Visit Cornwall
Cornwall’s official tourism website, with attractions, events and ideas across the county.
Best Days Out Cornwall
The Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions brings together over 35 of the county’s attractions, from castles and gardens to railways and family parks.
Opening times change through the year – please check each attraction’s website before you travel. See also our leisure facilities and guide to the Lizard Peninsula.
Holiday Accommodation at Seaview Holiday Park – Kennack Sands, The Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall