Location: Looe
Top Things to do in Looe
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Looe, England
Looe (/ˈluː/; Cornish: Logh, lit. "deep water inlet") is a small coastal town, fishing port and civil parish in south-east Cornwall, England, with a population of 5,280 at the 2011 census.
Restaurants in Looe
1. Sea Explorers UK
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 76 reviews
We are opening 12th April 2021 according to government guidelines, offering a range of Beach Hire equipment including Sea Scooters, Kayaks, Paddle Boards,Sun loungers. Seasonal and Weekly Kayak Storage. The Beach Front has a Beach Shop, Beach Bar and Beach Cafe. Parking (charges apply) is 50 meters flat walk from the Beach. Looe is 20 minutes coastal walk.
2. Seaside Sweets
3. The crabb pot
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By andrewrD4040ZB - Market Harborough, United Kingdom
Nice little shop with a good range of different items for reasonable prices. Dogs welcome inside but not much room.
4. Paint a Pot
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Meander719420
We stumbled upon this lovely little place whilst exploring Looe on holiday - the owner of the shop was very welcoming and clearly explained the process of creating our goodies. I spent about an hour and a half painting a coffee mug (my partner didn't fancy his talents with a brush) which was very enjoyable and surprisingly therapeutic. Once I was finished the shop owner took my details to have the mug posted home as we would be leaving before it was ready to collect after glazing and firing. The cost of postage (and the whole process really) was very reasonable. I would definitely recommend spending some time here, and will come back to paint again if I'm ever in the area!
5. Woodland Aromatherapy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Take some time during your holiday to really unwind with an Aromatherapy Massage from Woodland Aromatherapy. ITEC Diploma 3 trained and listed on the FHT Register you are in safe hands. All oils are mixed specifically for you, and with over 50 at my fingertips I have something for everyone. Breathe in nature.....Breathe out relaxation.
Reviewed By Keswick - Looe, United Kingdom
I first found Amanda when I received as gift voucher from family for my birthday. She's lovely and welcoming and an excellent therapist. I highly recommend her therapies - give them a go!
6. The Monkey Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 996 reviews
Support a charity and visit Wild Futures Monkey Sanctuary offering a safe haven for monkeys since 1964. Nestled into the side of the south Cornish coast between Looe and Seaton, Wild Futures’ Monkey Sanctuary cares for a range of different species of rescued monkeys, giving visitors an intimate insight to a working sanctuary and a chance to meet some of its amazing monkey residents and wildlife inhabitants. There’s a lot to do for the whole family who can take a tour of the monkey enclosures and learn about these fascinating animals from the team of expert carers. It’s not just monkeys though! Kids will love the wild play area where they can learn about the environment around them and let off some steam in the playground. Take a gentle stroll around the beautiful Wildlife Gardens and check out the sea view.
Reviewed By S9370NTdianeb - New Forest National Park Hampshire, United Kingdom
The monkey sanctuary is exactly what it says a 'sanctuary' .The people who run it are so knowledgeable and give you lots of information on all the monkeys they have rescued. The vegetarian and vegan food is lovely. We all had alovely day out.
7. Old Guildhall Museum & Gaol
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
The Museum is now closed till March 29th 2021, when we will open with a timed slot system - see our website. Come and see our new AR Island model and Immersive Smuggling display which will entertain all the family. The 15th Century listed Ancient Museum has a fascinating display of Looe’s history, including Looe Governance, boat building and smuggling. The building itself is a marvellous exhibit as it retains many of its 550 years old original features with ancient cells (with prisoners) and the very old, raised magistrates bench complete with the Royal Coat of Arms. As you walk into the upper floor, you are entering the room which, from 1587 to 1878, was the East Looe Town Hall & 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. The weights and measures used to enforce fair trading are displayed in this area, as are a growing number of local wills and deeds.
8. Looe Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By Rubymint - Leicester, United Kingdom
I didn’t realise that you can now visit the island - I’m really glad that we did. The boat from Looe Harbour costs £10 per person and the landing fee is £4 each - I believe it should be more to support the great work being performed by the Cornwall Wildlife Trust to enable the wildlife on the island to prosper. We were blessed with great weather - You have to go, if only to appreciate watching the seals from ‘Point 7’
9. Looe to Polperro walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 968 reviews
A 5.4 mile moderate coastal walk along the South West Coast Path taking in a holy legend, a 6th century monastery, an 18th century eccentric and a 19th century engineer. There are rockpools on the beaches, remnants of shipwrecks, tales of smugglers, and the walk ends with a stroll up through the picturesque fishing village of Polperro to Crumplehorn, where you can catch a bus back to Looe.
Reviewed By lovetotravel13337 - Leeds, United Kingdom
We caught the bus from our b&b in Looe in Polperro which is a lovely little harbour town in itself and well worth a wonder around. In the grand scheme of cliff walks, this one is fairly easy and around 6 miles. It’s a little craggy out of Polperro and you are very close to the cliff edge in places, but nothing you can’t handle with the right footwear. There’s a nice stop off at Talland Bay for refreshments just under half way. You also walk through a lovely nature reserve and we had the robins singing to us all of the way through! The views are spectacular as you’d expect. Highly recommended.
10. The Looe Gift Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
The original Gift shop for souvenirs and nautical gifts
Reviewed By durnahp - Cornwall, United Kingdom
Lovely nautical homeware - done several bathrooms with lovely items from here!!! - I got gifts for all the family - also they have fair prices unlike a lot of homeware shops these days. Great historic building with a giftshop that's been their since I first visited Looe as a little girl 40-something years ago.
