The Monkey Sanctuary

If you’re looking for family attractions in Looe during the summer, The Monkey Sanctuary opens from April, and is home to 24 monkeys, bats, wildlife gardens and much more. This is the perfect day out for the whole family, and all profits go straight to caring for the delightful rescued monkeys.

There are always keepers close at hand to explain about the monkeys as you stroll the sanctuary, and you’ll be amazed at how much care they receive. Monkeys aren’t the only animal you’ll meet at this Looe attraction, as the cellars beneath it are home to rare bats, will you be able to spot one using the special camera?

Liskeard - Looe Railway

The Liskeard – Looe railway has got to be the most scenic family attraction in Looe! Also known as the Looe Valley Line, this 9 mile stretch of railway passes through some great examples of the peaceful Cornish countryside.

2010 saw steam trains run along the line once more in celebration of the Great Western Railway, and it’s easy to imagine the days when the whistle of the steam trains and billows of steam would have pierced the peace and quiet as they chugged their way past. There are many walks and trails to pick up from the stations, and the Rail Ale Trail is a treat for those with an interest in the many suppliers of Real Ale on the line.

Lanreath Folk Festival

The Lanreath Folk and Farm Museum is an unusual family attraction in Looe, (or just 5 miles outside to be exact), and is a curious insight into rural life in Cornwall during days gone by. The museum started life as a personal collection, but has become one of the most fascinating family attractions in Looe!

Visitors never fail to be delighted at the hundreds of nostalgic objects found throughout, and a traditional Cornish Range and many more. The museum has thrilled visitors since the 1960s, and remains in the same family that started the collection.

The Old Guildhall Museum

The Old Guildhall Museum is set in a stunning 15 century building, and is a history family attraction in Looe. The museum strives to present the history of Looe to those who visit, and it’s detailed from the days of the Domesday Book right to the present day.

You’ll find plenty of artefacts from the days when Looe and Polperro thrived as fishing villages, as well as smuggling secrets and maritime exhibitions. The museum is open between Easter and September and is closed on Saturdays.

Looe Island

Officially names St George’s Island, Looe Island can be see just a mile or so offshore from Looe, and a boat trip for the day is one of the most exciting attractions in Looe and Polperro.

The island is small in size, yet home to a wonderful feeling of being away from it all and some beautiful wildlife.

The spectacular Looe Island is a Designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and it’s easy to understand the two spinsters who fell in love with it and bought it, before living happily there for the next 40 years!