Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Looe

"Nestled in a wooded valley, Gidleigh Park boasts 107 acres of mature grounds, within the wilds of Dartmoor. With an award winning restaurant, this estate is just 6 minutes’ drive from Chagford. This quintessential country house hotel has free WiFi throughout and offers individually styled accommodation with views over the grounds."

"At first glance, Dartmoor can come as something of a shock to the senses. The largest stretch of open moorland in the southwest, Dartmoor covers an area of 368 sq miles between Plymouth and Exeter."

"Plymouth hoe is the heart of the city, standing tall and proud amongst the backdrop of one of the world’s greatest natural harbours once used by the legendary Sir Francis Drake. Seeing the hoe is a must-do activity in itself, but a sensory garden, memorials, and a long stretch of promenade mean there’s always something to do in the area. Its proximity to the sea means a swim on the pebble beach is only a walk away."

"It wouldn't be a picture-perfect list of Plymouth if we didn't include the Hoe. Arguably one of the most iconic sights in the city, it's home to Smeaton's Tower, a long promenade, green space and a statue of Sir Francis Drake. There are a number of events that take place through the year too, so plenty of excuses to get snapping."

"Francis Drake supposedly spied the Spanish fleet from this grassy headland overlooking Plymouth Sound (the city's wide bay); the bowling green on which he continued to finish his game after the sighting was..."

"The National Marine Aquarium is a landmark building in Plymouth, situated in the historic and picturesque Sutton Harbour area. It is a complex, modern building consisting of huge swathes of curved glass and wood panelling on its exterior with a curved white roof, reminiscent of a wave. The design was commissioned in 1995 and was built over 3 phases, the first phase opened in 1998 and in 2018 it celebrated its 20th birthday."

"This recently overhauled waterfront aquarium provides an excellent introduction to the cold offshore world in the South Atlantic Ocean. Most impressive is the tunnel through the largest aquarium, which allows close-up views of graceful rays, toothy sharks (you can literally count the teeth!) and other little marine beasties."

"The National Marine Aquarium is a marine aquarium located in the city of Plymouth, England, in Sutton Harbour, next to the Barbican and fishmarket. It was opened in May 1998, with charitable aims of research, education and conservation. It is the largest aquarium in the United Kingdom."

"Built at the bottom of a china clay pit, the giant biomes of the Eden Project – the world's largest greenhouses – have become Cornwall's most famous landmark, and an absolutely essential visit. Looking rather like a lunar landing station, Eden's bubble-shaped biomes maintain miniature ecosystems that enable all kinds of weird and wonderful plants to flourish – from stinky rafflesia flowers and banana trees in the Rainforest Biome to cacti and soaring palms in the Mediterranean Biome. Book online for discounted admission."

"Eden Project – Home to the largest rainforest in captivity, the Eden Project consists of two massive Biomes housing plants collected from different regions and climates around the world. It is open to visitors to explore and learn."

"Spectacularly set in a former china-clay pit, this garden presents the world's major plant systems in microcosm. The crater contains…"

"Taking the name of its designer, the Georgian civil engineer John Smeaton, this tower is a former lighthouse that was relocated on Plymouth Hoe in the 1880s. The trailblazing original tower was set on Eddystone Reef between 1759 and 1877, until it had to be taken down due to erosion. In its earliest days its signal was provided by 24 candles, each weighing a little under a kilogram."

"Smeaton's Tower is a memorial to celebrated civil engineer John Smeaton, designer of the third and most notable Eddystone Lighthouse. A major step forward in lighthouse design, Smeaton's structure was in use from 1759 to 1877, until erosion of the ledge it was built upon forced new construction."

"67 West Street, Dartmoor National Park, Tavistock PL19 8AJ EnglandIndian, Asian, Balti, BangladeshiDinner, Late NightWheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Highchairs Available+44 1822 616520http://www.tharikstandoori.co.uk"

"Recommended by customers as the 'best Chinese ever', Lucky Wok has plenty of choice to suit all tastes as well as a loyalty scheme for regular customers. They have also recently introduced an online order system to allow customers to order with even more ease. Where to find them: 14 Marlborough Street, PL1 4AE"

"A Dartmoor destination that boasts consistently award-winning cuisine, the Horn of Plenty was voted one of The Times’s Top 40 Places to Stay in Britain in 2019. The rooms here are bright, grand and modern – and open out to sweeping views of the tors and moors."

"Local foodies love the classic, locally sourced, seasonal cuisine at this country-house hotel 4 miles west of Tavistock. Flavours are rich: choose between black truffle and roasted cauliflower risotto, Brixham... Top ChoiceBistro in Ashburton"

"Local foodies love the classic, locally sourced, seasonal cuisine at this country-house hotel 4 miles west of Tavistock. Flavours are rich: choose between black truffle and roasted cauliflower risotto, Brixham..."