Guidebook to Looe
Sightseeing
Beautiful Looe beach is perfect for young families. With gently sloping soft sand, generally calm seas, close to toilets, shops, ice creams, kayak and SUP hire, Looe beach has something for everyone!
Beach Looe
Beautiful Looe beach is perfect for young families. With gently sloping soft sand, generally calm seas, close to toilets, shops, ice creams, kayak and SUP hire, Looe beach has something for everyone!
No trip to Looe is complete without a visit to the idyllic Looe Island. Peace, nature, history, adventure, boat ride, seals, birdlife, tranquility and a step back in time all wait for you here on Looe Island, just a short ferry ride from the harbour.
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Looe Island
No trip to Looe is complete without a visit to the idyllic Looe Island. Peace, nature, history, adventure, boat ride, seals, birdlife, tranquility and a step back in time all wait for you here on Looe Island, just a short ferry ride from the harbour.
Shady, woodland walk alongside the rushing Fowey River. Explore this gentle riverside walk through old mining ruins before grabbing a delicious bite to eat at local favourite Inkies Smokehouse.
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Golitha Falls National Nature Reserve
15 Well LnShady, woodland walk alongside the rushing Fowey River. Explore this gentle riverside walk through old mining ruins before grabbing a delicious bite to eat at local favourite Inkies Smokehouse.
Stunning mining heritage landscape as well as natural rock tors, ancient stone circles and wild moorland landscape. Absolute must to view a different side of Cornwall with far-ranging views across the middle of the county.
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Minions
Stunning mining heritage landscape as well as natural rock tors, ancient stone circles and wild moorland landscape. Absolute must to view a different side of Cornwall with far-ranging views across the middle of the county.
Carnglaze Caverns is one of Cornwall’s and Devon’s premier underground all-weather family tourist attract, exploring part of Cornwall’s Industrial Heritage in a beautiful 8 acre ancient oak woodland setting.
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Grottes de Carnglaze
St NeotCarnglaze Caverns is one of Cornwall’s and Devon’s premier underground all-weather family tourist attract, exploring part of Cornwall’s Industrial Heritage in a beautiful 8 acre ancient oak woodland setting.
National Trust property with stunning gardens, plenty to explore and occupy the children with period costume dress ups, toys and books from days gone by, as well as garden activities and games, Antony House will not disappoint.
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National Trust Antony
Ferry LaneNational Trust property with stunning gardens, plenty to explore and occupy the children with period costume dress ups, toys and books from days gone by, as well as garden activities and games, Antony House will not disappoint.
No visit to Looe would be complete without a visit to Looe's smaller neighbour, Polperro. Full of rich, smuggling history, narrow streets, quirky shops and delicious food, all centered around Polperro's sheltered harbour, you could easily spend several hours wandering around this village like no other.
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Polperro
No visit to Looe would be complete without a visit to Looe's smaller neighbour, Polperro. Full of rich, smuggling history, narrow streets, quirky shops and delicious food, all centered around Polperro's sheltered harbour, you could easily spend several hours wandering around this village like no other.
The Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol is contained in a 15th Century listed building with a fascinating display of Looe’s past.
This includes
Fishing & Boat Building
Smuggling
Looe Island
The Looe Valley Railway Line
Tourism
World War II
Court room regalia
The building itself is a marvellous exhibit on its own, as it retains many of its Medieval features, with ancient cells and the original raised magistrates bench, complete with the Royal Coat of Arms, from when the local court was held there.
With exhibits from the Bronze Age to the modern day, there’s no shortage of things to look at, domestic equipment, 17th century porcelain, regalia, model boats, the remains of a WWII US bomber and much more besides, including a large archive of old photographs.
The museum is spread over two floors and you enter into the upper floor of the building, which from 1587 to 1878, was the East Looe Town Hall and Magistrates Court. Beneath the magnificent timber-framed roof, laws were made and enforced, and the town was administered by the Mayor and Corporation, known as Burgesses.
Downstairs, you will find more exhibits, plus the two cells used to hold the criminals of Looe in the past. This really was a case of 'send them down' from the court above.
Old Guildhall Museum & Gaol
Higher Market StreetThe Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol is contained in a 15th Century listed building with a fascinating display of Looe’s past.
This includes
Fishing & Boat Building
Smuggling
Looe Island
The Looe Valley Railway Line
Tourism
World War II
Court room regalia
The building itself is a marvellous exhibit on its own, as it retains many of its Medieval features, with ancient cells and the original raised magistrates bench, complete with the Royal Coat of Arms, from when the local court was held there.
With exhibits from the Bronze Age to the modern day, there’s no shortage of things to look at, domestic equipment, 17th century porcelain, regalia, model boats, the remains of a WWII US bomber and much more besides, including a large archive of old photographs.
The museum is spread over two floors and you enter into the upper floor of the building, which from 1587 to 1878, was the East Looe Town Hall and Magistrates Court. Beneath the magnificent timber-framed roof, laws were made and enforced, and the town was administered by the Mayor and Corporation, known as Burgesses.
Downstairs, you will find more exhibits, plus the two cells used to hold the criminals of Looe in the past. This really was a case of 'send them down' from the court above.
Food scene
Run by the most welcoming family, The Old Sail Loft serves superb, fresh, day caught fish, cooked to perfection and served in the historic restaurant dating back centuries.
One of the oldest buildings in Looe, still largely preserved in its original form, the cellar and loft are known to date back at least 450 years. Reputed to be a former haunt for smugglers and sea faring men of the 16th Century, it was then known locally as “The Run” probably due to it's time honoured association with smuggling which was rife along the Cornish coast. Sitting in the snug comfort of the very special atmosphere generated by no small part by it's historical associations, it is not difficult to imaging the old sailing boats of the early 1500s moored to the quay outside.
The Old Sail Loft is one of the top Restaurants in Looe. Open Evenings and for lunches. We specialise in Steaks & fresh local fish from the quay, a`la carte and bistro. We are on the quay side overlooking the harbour,
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The Old Sail Loft Restaurant
Quay StreetRun by the most welcoming family, The Old Sail Loft serves superb, fresh, day caught fish, cooked to perfection and served in the historic restaurant dating back centuries.
One of the oldest buildings in Looe, still largely preserved in its original form, the cellar and loft are known to date back at least 450 years. Reputed to be a former haunt for smugglers and sea faring men of the 16th Century, it was then known locally as “The Run” probably due to it's time honoured association with smuggling which was rife along the Cornish coast. Sitting in the snug comfort of the very special atmosphere generated by no small part by it's historical associations, it is not difficult to imaging the old sailing boats of the early 1500s moored to the quay outside.
The Old Sail Loft is one of the top Restaurants in Looe. Open Evenings and for lunches. We specialise in Steaks & fresh local fish from the quay, a`la carte and bistro. We are on the quay side overlooking the harbour,
The Sardine Factory is a great spot for you to really be able to make the most of local cuisine, whether you’re joining us for breakfast, a light lunch, dinner with friends or family, a romantic night out or a big celebration. Innovative and modern coastal cuisine served in the historic fishing port of Looe in Cornwall.
Using the freshest of day boat fish from Looe market opposite the restaurant. Our food philosophy is to keep it simple and fresh, let our ingredients do all the talking!
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The Sardine Factory Looe
Quay RoadThe Sardine Factory is a great spot for you to really be able to make the most of local cuisine, whether you’re joining us for breakfast, a light lunch, dinner with friends or family, a romantic night out or a big celebration. Innovative and modern coastal cuisine served in the historic fishing port of Looe in Cornwall.
Using the freshest of day boat fish from Looe market opposite the restaurant. Our food philosophy is to keep it simple and fresh, let our ingredients do all the talking!