Looe Harbour Heritage Centre at The Old Sardine Factory

Located on the western bank of the river, looking across the working harbour towards East Looe is the fabulously designed Looe Harbour Heritage Centre.

Here you can discover an array of stories about the town, from the building of the bridge from East to West, which is shared along with an incredible collection of old photographs of the town, illustrating how the new crossing was constructed and how that impacted the daily lives of the local townspeople.

You can also learn all about sardine fishing, which has been so vital to the local economy, including a video from Splatt the seagull, which makes the stories fun for kids.

There are stories from local fishermen and women of the town, along with videos and beautiful time lapses of the harbour, and interactive displays that are tactile and scented, sharing the history of the town right back to medieval times.

This is a beautifully accessible space, accessed along a wide, level pathway along the riverbank in West Looe. The museum is open plan, level and spacious and there is an accessible toilet and a coffee shop where you can sit and rest if you need to. There are a range of formats to discover information, ranging from audio and video displays to photographs as well as written information, and also sensory displays.

It’s a great place to explore and there are workshops for schools and groups available.

Find out more: www.looeharbourheritagecentre.uk Tel: 01503 264223