LOOE HARBOUR
HERITAGE CENTRE
Our Heritage Centre breathes new life into the rich maritime history of Looe
We are located in The Old Sardine Factory on the Quay in West Looe. Your visit to the Heritage Centre offers a unique experience immersing you in stories of maritime Looe; the story of the harbour, river and bridges. Plus all about Sardines! And importantly all about the very backbone of our community - fishing, boats, flood defences - also the many characters who lived and worked here, and of course those who continue to do so.
Our Coffee Shop has stunning views of Looe River, where you can enjoy a tasty Cream Tea, sandwich or panini, or a delicious cake whilst enjoying hot/cold drinks.
See you soon!
2023 Season
The Heritage Centre and Coffee Shop are open
from Monday 27th March to Sunday 1st October 2023.
Looe Harbour Commissioners are pleased to announce that entry to the Heritage Centre in the Old Sardine Factory will be free for the 2023 summer season. We will be very grateful if you consider making a donation as part of your visit.
Donations are welcome by cash or card.
The Coffee Shop will also be open to support the Heritage Centre in its by serving a delicious menu supporting local produce including cakes, cream teas, paninis, sandwiches and Cornish Coffee and Tea. The views over the Looe River from its position on West Looe Quay are second to none.
Also in The Old Sardine Factory venue
CLIMBING WALL
Adventure Fit Southwest’s Climbing Wall on the ground floor offers pre-bookable slots either for
1-2 people or for Family groups.
Book online for the Climbing Wall via the Adventure Fit Southwest website . They also offer Kayaking river and sea trips in Looe, plus land-based moorland treks.
They do not hire out Kayaks.
Click ‘Learn more’ below for a link to go there..
Heritage Centre staff cannot take bookings for the Climbing Wall.
COFFEE SHOP
Our Heritage Centre Coffee Shop serves delicious Cornish Coffee & Tea, cakes, cream teas, sandwiches and paninis, ice cream & cold drinks.
Enjoy coffee and cake and the view as you watch boats go by on the river. Then take a look around the Heritage Centre to immerse yourself in the maritime stories of Looe.
Don’t forget - it’s easy to pick up takeaway snacks and drinks from us too - before you set out along the Coast Path to Talland or Polperro, which is right outside our door.
RESTAURANT
Chef/Patron Ben Palmer’s Michelin Bib Gourmand award Sardine Factory Restaurant is on the first floor, overlooking the stunning Looe river.
The Restaurant is open Wednesday to Sunday: 12pm - 3pm & 6pm - 9pm.
Table reservations are via the
Restaurant’s website
Click ‘Learn more’ below for a link to go there.
Heritage Centre staff cannot take bookings for the Restaurant.
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