Skeletons of the Sea half-term at the National Lobster Hatchery
Running throughout October half term, this family event at the National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow turns Halloween into a chance to explore the real-life oddities of the ocean — shells, claws, exoskeletons and all. Follow a spooky trail through the hatchery, meet live lobsters and crustaceans up close, and discover how sea creatures support and protect their bodies without a backbone. Halloween-themed activities are woven through the visit alongside genuine behind-the-scenes insight into marine conservation and hatchery life. It suits families with curious younger children, and the combination of Halloween dressing and hands-on marine discovery makes for something a bit more memorable than a standard half-term outing. Annual passes start from £7.
