Top 10 Things To Do, Activities 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."

"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."

"Spanning a huge 865 acres across southeast Cornwall is Mount Edgbumbe House and Country Park, one of the most historic and iconic attractions in Plymouth. The house was commissioned by King Henry VIII in the 16th century while the gardens have been expanding ever since. There’s a fee to visit the house and Earl’s Garden, but the rest of the park is free all year-round."

"Hop aboard the ferry and get yourself to Mount Edgcumbe and you'll not only be faced with the stunning Edgcumbe House and Countrry Park, but you'll also be able to look back out across Plymouth itself and soak up the view of the city we love. Imagine it on an Autumn day, as the sun is setting and the leaves are golden - idyllic."

"Mount Edgcumbe Country Park is listed as Grade I on the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens and is one of four designated country parks in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The 885 acres country park is on the Rame Peninsula, overlooking Plymouth Sound and the River Tamar."

"At the head of the Tamar Valley sits the Tudor manor of Cotehele, one of the Edgcumbe dynasty's modest country retreats. The cavernous great hall is the centrepiece, and the house has an unparalleled collection of Tudor tapestries, armour and furniture.Outside, the gardens sweep down past the 18th-century Prospect Folly to Cotehele Quay, where there's a discovery centre exploring the history of the Tamar Valley and a vintage sailing barge, the Shamrock."

"Founded as a Cistercian monastery and abbey-church in the 13th century, Buckland Abbey was one of Henry VIII’s ‘acquisitions’ during the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Sir Richard Grenville bought it from the..."

"One of the best things to do in Plymouth (that’s just shy of Saltram Beach) is visiting Saltram House and Gardens. This National Trust property has a whopping 500-acres of an estate to explore which is totally breathtaking. Once here, make sure to explore the Orangery and pristine gardens before hopping inside to see the collections of ceramics and art pieces in the manor."

"A family-run restaurant that opened in 2019 is open to all ages and is essentially a hub to enjoy something everyone needs to experience brunch dates. The Stander family say they aim to serve up great food and bring people together, as much as they can. Trip Advisor reviews describe this easy-going restaurant as 'the best brunch in Plymouth' while others say 'totally recommend."

"Zizzi Italian Restaurant serves tasty, Italian style food with a twist!. Have your choice of pizza, pasta, risotto or salad followed by one of their indulgent desserts – all in a uniquely designed restaurant."

"This restaurant has been in business for more than 40 years and continues to serve traditional Italian classics to the families of Plymouth, with the same love and heart. It's not contemporary by any stretch of the imagination... but that's probably why we love it so much."