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About Looe

A historic fishing port on Cornwall’s south coast, Looe is now a lively town filled with shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. It’s old harbour is still home to a busy fleet of fishing boats, bringing home their daily catch to fill the menus of the local restaurants, and the iconic Banjo Pier offers the perfect viewpoint to watch the activity while tucking into fish and chips. You can try your own hand at fishing during your holiday in Looe, with chartered fishing trips and pleasure trips easily available from the town quay.

With several sandy beaches and so much to see and do, Looe is a popular choice for family holidays. Kids will love the simple pleasure of dangling a crab line off East Looe quay to see how many crawling crustaceans they can catch, while Looe beach offers soft sand and safe swimming. Hannafore beach in West Looe is filled with rock pools that are brimming with marine life, offering hours of free fun for families.

Catch a ferry to Looe Island, once a holy pilgrimage and now a sanctuary for wildlife. The highlight of your holiday in Looe will be spotting the playful grey seals bobbing up by your boat and sunbathing on the rocks. For a day out with a difference, visit the Wild Futures Monkey Sanctuary, just outside Looe. Home to around 40 rescued primates, you can meet the monkeys and learn all about their conservation.

With the South West Coast Path running through the town, you can spend your holiday in Looe exploring this stunning stretch of coastline, peppered with hidden coves and old fishing villages. Head west along the coast path to picturesque Polperro, passing Talland Bay beach on the way.

Looe isn’t just a great destination in the summer. Book a festive holiday in Looe and join in with one of the best New Year’s Eve parties in the country. Join thousands of revellers who fill the streets in their finest fancy dress and watch fireworks fly over the beach, then, if you’re feeling brave, join the locals for the famous New Year’s Day dip in the sea.

Discover one of Cornwall's most popular seaside towns when you book a holiday in Looe.

Things To Do In Looe

Looe Museum
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Owned by the East Loose Town Trust, the Looe Museum is managed by a small community of volunteers, and gives a delightful insight into the history and character of the area. It’s an opportunity to develop your knowledge of the town and locality whether you’re a first time visitor or frequent tourist. They frequently house new exhibitions and take part in local events, acting as a supportive part of the community. In 2016 they celebrated the 150^th anniversary of the lifeboats in Looe for example, by loaning some of its objects to the RNLI for a dedicated exhibition. Admission is £2 for adults, £1 for children, and £4.50 for families.

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Very interesting and a friendly welcome. Lovely historic building

July 2021

Small museum but full of interesting artefacts. Well worth the £2 entry fee!

June 2018

Amazingly well-stocked, charming little museum, with efforts clearly made to interest both young and old. You can return as much as you like (for several months) on one ticket ... and to absorb all the information available, you may need to.

May 2018

The kids loved this compact museum especially the lady in the prison! We kept our tickets as you can return for free and they did, twice!! ????????

August 2017

Looe Valley Railway Line
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Linking the bustling market town of Liskeard and the picturesque fishing port of Looe, the Looe Valley Railway Line takes you on a journey through an abundance of landscapes from heavily wooded valleys teaming with wildlife to glorious estuary views as the river meets the sea. See the river full of wading birds such as Litte egrets, Grey herons, Oystercatchers and Curlews, before stopping in Looe to explore the beaches, restaurants, shops and pubs. Take a peek at their online journey planner for prices and timetables. Dogs go free (up to two dogs per person).

http://greatscenicrailways.co.uk/lines/looe-valley-line/

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beautiful line but service not very frequent

August 2022

Brilliant little railway journey. Lovely oldie Worldie station. Beautiful scenery.

July 2022

Easy to book .The train rise itself is OK but mainly through woodland so not much too see apart from trees. The walk from the train station to the town is abit of a walk about 15 minutes .The town its self is ok but seems to be for older people ie the shops are very old fashioned. Personally we would not visit again .

July 2021

Totally brilliant. Loved it

July 2021

Delightful branch line, frequent + reliable service, lovely views of estuary, woodland, bluebells ?!

June 2021

Enjoyed our train ride, but was disappointed in Liskeard, got the next train back.

September 2020

we got a group saver ticket and was very happy with the price, but unfortunately our train was due to leave at 11:10. we were sitting on the train waiting and at approximately 11:40 the driver came from his cab and apologised that the loud speakers were not working and that the train was cancelled, so we had to wait until 12:22 on a very warm train.

September 2019

Lovely little train ride alive the river, worth while. Recommend travelling to Lisgard and getting a return to Looe, much cheaper to park that way!

June 2018

a lovely short train ride through lovely scenery. Liskeard was an interesting little town to potter in for two or three hours

May 2018

Looe Sailing Club
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What would a seaside location be without a little sailing? Looe Sailing Club is a welcoming environment where membership is open to anyone wishing to join the club either as a sailing member or social member. The club fleets currently consist of Mirrors, Redwings, Lasers and Enterprises and they offer training, social events with live music and a hearty atmosphere, and racing championships. Opening times vary throughout the seasons, and for more information take a peek at the website www.looesailingclub.co.uk

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Looe Fishing Trips
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With their trusty boat Lily Lola leading the way, or their new boat Top Cat if you prefer, Looe Fishing Tripsadds a little adventure to your Cornish holiday with fishing jaunts and even shark fishing available. Lily Lola is a Cougar Catamaran, a new and modern boat with the latest electronics, fitted with the latest safety equipment, a life raft and jackets, tea and coffee facilities, an on board toilet and a seating area on deck. Meanwhile, Top Cat is a larger vessel; it's purpose made, has a covered sitting area and is licensed for up to 14 passengers. You can book a group shark fishing trip, or fishing trips with friends or family around Looe Island, taking in the clear blue water and amazing wildlife that occupy the Cornish coastline, all accompanied by a fully qualified skipper.

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Went fishing 5 out of 7 days on the Typhoon with a great skipper Phil

September 2021

The boys had fun on this trip but didn't catch anything to bring home for supper :-)

June 2021

The Monkey Sanctuary
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Not perhaps what you might expect to find in Cornwall, The Monkey Sanctuary is a delightful opportunity to learn about its 36 inhabitants, all of whom have distinct characters and personalities. An active rescue centre dealing with individuals that have often not had a very happy start to life, the priority is always their wellbeing, but it’s also an opportunity for guests to meet them and learn about the organization, explore the gardens and cultivated meadows, shop or relax in the café. There’s also a play area for children, with views of the Cornish coast. The sanctuary is closed on Fridays, but otherwise open from March to September (dates vary from year to year, so keep an eye on the website). Prices start at £8.50 per adult and £5 for children, which entitles you to entry for a whole year.

http://www.monkeysanctuary.org/

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Great place they do a lot of good work for the monkeys! It’s just sad to hear some of the stories of how they were kept!

June 2018

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