Dolphin Holidays Tencreek Gazette 2020

Holidays in an amazing location on the South Cornwall Coast

www.dolphinholidays.co.uk

“Welcome to Tencreek — Tencreek a’gas dynergh”

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What to do while you’re here

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Tencreek facilities

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On park information

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Castaways

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Deano’s Takeaway

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Open all year

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Cornwall Rocks

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General information

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Music Weekenders

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Parkwide Wi Fi

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Special weekends

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Oktoberfest 28

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Visit all year round

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Blues Festival

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Site map

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Nearby beaches

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Beach safety

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Out & about

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Local walks

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Looe & Polperro

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Beat at Tencreek

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Rainy day activities

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Manors & gardens

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Cornwall map

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History of Looe

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Seasonal pitches

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Photo competition

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New Year’s Eve

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Leave a review for a gift voucher 61

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What to do while you’re here . .

Tencreek, open all year, is the nearest holiday park to Looe. It’s the ideal base to explore Devon and Cornwall. Drop into the reception to pick up discounted tickets for various attractions.

Surf School

Experience Flights

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Dairyland

Lost Gardens of Heligan

Also on site:

Eden Project

Water Walkers, Bodyzorbs, Aquajets, Football Coaching & Kayaking

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Tencreek Facilities

Our facilities are guaranteed to keep the whole family entertained during your stay.

Check out your welcome pack and screens for the latest information.

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Indoor Heated Pool Water Walkers, BodyZorbs, AquaJets, Kayaks Football Coaching – main holidays only Multi Sports Pitch

Kids Play Area

Deano’s Kids Club Shop 24hr Launderette Arcade Castaways- See Pages 12 - 15 Deano’s Takeaway, Delicious and Delivered Entertainment

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SUPERSTAR

Speedboat Trips Around the Island, across the bay and back along the coast in classic speedboat SUPERSTAR from East Looe Quay.

Contact 07742 976086 or markhaynes66@hotmail.co.uk

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2021 rainbow tour

PSYCHIC, CRYS TAL & HEALING FES TIVAL Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th April 10.30am - 6pm

Tencreek Holiday Park,

Polperro Rd, Looe PL13 2JR Top Psychics, Clairvoyants and Mediums, Spiritual Healers, Reiki Healers, Health and Beauty,Colour and Sound Therapy,Reflexology.

Crystals, gems, stones, crystal hand-made jewellery, cards and books.

4 workshops each day.

Free Lectures and Demonstrations, Workshops £5– readings, etc extra

FREE Admission

Visit www.psychicevents.co.uk

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On Park Information RECEPTION Come and chat to our friendly team should you have any queries during your stay.

In emergencies, the Park Managers can be found in the Reception. After hours please follow instructions posted by Reception Door.

SHOP The shop caters for almost everything you are likely to need.

• From groceries to toilet requisites.

• Milk, bread and newspapers are available daily.

• Freezer pack hire.

• Mobile Phone Top Up. • Redeem tickets won in Games Room.

POST Incoming mail can be collected at Reception. Outgoing post is taken by the postman daily from the post box by the Shop. There are also post office counters in Quayside Fresh, East Looe, and in the Spar Shop, Pelynt.

EATING IN & TAKEAWAY Both are situated within Castaways – food is ordered from the bar or via our App. See pages 16 & 17 LAUNDERETTE The laundry, open 24/7, is indicated on the park map on pages 32 and 33. In here there are washing machines, tumble dryers and ironing facilities. Irons and Boards available at reception - £5 charge. Washing powder and change for operating the machines are all available from the shop.

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SWIMMING POOL Before going to the pool: Please use this facility sensibly. Children under 8 and non swimmers under 14 must be supervised by an adult at all times. If possible shower before entering the pool.

Before entering the pool: Please encourage children to use the toilet before swimming. Always check the depth markings. If possible wear a swim hat if you have long hair.

At the pool: A strict no diving policy operates in the pool.

Do not run around the poolside as it is wet and may be slippery.

Children using swim aids such as armbands must be constantly supervised (large inflatables are not permitted).

Please do not fight, scream, ‘bomb’, duck, run or play ball games in or around the pool.

MULTI-SPORTS PITCH

Play from 9am until 9pm

(or dusk if earlier).

Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.

Please remember that this is a community facility please show courtesy to other players and neighbouring caravans.

Trainers only.

No glass or food – please put litter and chewing gum in the bin.

No form of vehicle (bikes, scooters, roller skates etc).

No smoking.

No pets.

Please handle all equipment with care.

Please close gate on leaving.

All our pool staff are fully qualified Royal Life Saving Society/ STA lifeguards or pool attendants; any instructions they issue are for your safety and must be obeyed.

PETS Pets are welcome with all touring pitches but only in some accommodation (Sunsaver and Sunset caravans). Under no circumstances shall pets be tolerated in “Sorry – No pets” accommodation. Pets are not allowed in public buildings and must not be left alone. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and well behaved – unruly, noisy, messy dogs cannot be tolerated and shall be treated as a breach of terms and conditions.

CUSTOMER CARE Inform the Duty Manager and we will do our best to deal with any issues quickly and to the best of our ability.

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Book any day to any day!

(Camping or our Caravan Holiday Homes) www.dolphinholidays.co.uk

School Holidays . . .

FEBRUARY HALF TERM 15 February - 25 February An excuse to get away!

Excellent entertainment and all facilities open for the duration.

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EASTER 27 March - 11 April Great Easter Egg Hunt & great entertainment, all supported by Deano, Sparky and the Yellow Coats.

WHITSUN HALF TERM 29 May – 7 June One of the busiest weeks of the year – Book early to avoid disappointment.

OCTOBER HALF TERM 23-30 October - Book Early Devilish Deano and Spooky Sparky await with ghoulish goings–on and frightful fun this Halloween. Dress to Scare, Parties, Trick or Treat, Fancy Dress Competitions, Prizes and Fun.

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Book Direct - Any day to Any day - Drop into reception, call on 01503 262447 or visit www.dolphinholidays.co.uk for the best prices.

Christmas and New Year 2020 Celebrate Christmas and New Year with us at Tencreek Great Party Atmosphere. New Year’s Eve is party time at Tencreek!

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Be sure to join us every night in Castaways. It’s the hub of the park and consists of a large cabaret room, arcade and bar, serving a great selection of food for both eat in or take-away – order via our brand new app! Sit and chat over a drink with the whole family or join in with the

lively entertainment. After all when on holiday it’s good to let your hair down, and Tencreek has a great reputation for providing some of the finest entertainment ranging from vocalists to party bands that will have you up and dancing in no time at all.

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FREE

Family Friendly Order from our brand new app!

Top Quality Food including take-aways Famous Buffet Breakfast Food Hygiene Rating - 5/5 Very Good Fully Air Conditioned

Come and join in with all the fun and games and competitions with your Yellowcoats.

You can also meet our good friends...

Deano the Dolphin and his friend Sparky the Sharky...

‘Cast aw mem ays’ Club bers for a hip resid ll ents

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Resident Yellowcoats

We have a host of brand new events & activities for 2020 - see your Yellowcoat entertainment team for details on times & dates with how you can book your place.

Cash Bingo Vocalists Kids Acts Party Bands Karaoke Quizzes Deano & Sparky Showtime Hi Live! Funtime Theme Party Nights Big Screen HD TV Daytime Activities Kids Club

A wide range of excellent facilities and top class entertainment!

Deano & Sparky Showtime Eat & Greet Breakfast Shake & Sing (under 5s) Deano & Sparky Pirate Party Sunshine Sounds Body Ballz The Big Splash Water Walkers Aqua Jets Kayaking Paint a Plate Football Coaching Kids Club

Search for Tencreek Entertainment

FAQ’s

dolphinholidays.co.uk/takeaway

Can I use WIFI? Yes the ‘Tencreek WIFI’ is FREE to use when placing your order

How do I pay?

We accept all major credit & debit cards Unfortunately, we do not accept cash when using our delivery service.

Can I get it delivered to my Caravan or Pitch?

Yes! When you get to the address page, in ‘address1’ just add your caravan or pitch number

Opening times & Order Online (Or Call 01503 267019)

Please see opposite for ordering FAQ's

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Open all year - Ways to stay . . .

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General

I N F O R M AT I O N POLICE, FIRE, AMBULANCE

In an emergency dial 999 and then report to reception.

POLICE

Non Emergency Central Switchboard

DOCTOR

The Health Centre, The Old Bridge Surgery, Looe, PL13 1HA

DENTIST

Emergency and out-of-hours

999 101 01503 266960 111 01503 262980 01503 262243

CHEMIST

Boots, Fore St. Looe Lifestyle, Fore St. Looe

BANKS

Barclays, Liskeard PL14 6AR Lloyds, Looe PL13 1DP

POST OFFICE

Buller Quay, East Looe, PL13 1DX

01503-265598

Derriford Hospital, Plymouth PL6 8DH (A&E) Liskeard General PL14 3XD (Minor Injuries)

01752 202082 01579 335600

HOSPITALS

BUSES (72/73)

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TAXIS

Barries Taxi’s, see page 44

TRAIN INFO

www.nationalrailenquiries.co.uk

VETS

Calweton Vets, Looe PL13 2FG Luxstowe Vets, Looe PL13 2ES

0345 7345345 0845 300 0000

07792 722549 0845 748 4950 01503 263773 01579 342120

CINEMA

White River Cinema, St Austell PL25 5AZ Vue Cinemas, Barbican Leisure Park PL4 0LG Capital Cinema, Bodmin PL31 2DB

0871 200 3304 0871 224 0240 01208 223 790

TOURIST INFORMATION

Looe Library and Information Service, Millpool,

Looe PL13 2AF

01503 262255

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Great Feel: Good Music!

Join us for one of our popular Tencreek Music Weekenders A Weekend full of Music from the UK’s Leading Bands, Singers & Tributes.

September 18th & 19th October 2nd & 3rd For more information pop into Reception or call

01503 262447 www.dolphinholidays.co.uk

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Parkwide Wi-Fi Devices Up to 2 devices

Time Price 2 Hours

£3

24 Hours

£5

48 Hours

£7.50

4 Days

£10

1 Week

£15

1 Month

£25

6 months

£45

12 months

£65

Up to 5 devices 24 Hours

£10

Castaways Wi-Fi It’s free all the time you are in the club - you can sit, surf and send emails till you have no battery!

We simply ask you to check-in at our Facebook page.

Tencreek Parkwide Wi-Fi Our Wi-Fi now uses data connections to give you “paid for” coverage right across the Park.

How to log on Most devices are set up to access Wi-Fi straight away.

48 Hours

£15

4 Days

£20

To connect simply:

1 Week

£25

1. Select the ‘Tencreek-Wi-Fi’ network when asked (or in settings - Wi-Fi)

1 Month

£35

6 months

£70

12 months

£100

2. Launch your browser you should be directed to our splash access page for log on.

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Dates to remember . . .

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Octoberfest – Cornwall Cornwall Oktoberfest is coming and it’s going to be one epic weekend!

Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd Oktober!

See page 28 for more information

Fri 6 - Mon 7 November The sky’s the limit!

An excellent weekend of family fun.

Great firework display on Saturday 2nd Nov plus top cabaret in Castaways clubhouse.

Great value caravans, includes free tickets to the firework show. Tents and tourers welcome plus non residents - gate proceeds to Cornwall Air Ambulance.

k’s Tencree ent Got Tal Winners Weekend 16-18 October Come and show your support for Tencreek’s Got Talent and Footballer of the Week finalists.

Star Cabaret on Saturday night.

Caravans available for the weekend.

Tents and Tourers welcome.

Halloween Half Term Oct 23 – 1 Nov Come and join in with Spooky Sparky & Devilish Deano for ghoulish goings-on and frightful fun this Halloween - dress to scare!!

Theme Nights, Trick or Treat, Fancy Dress Competitions, Prizes & Fun. Caravan Holiday Homes available for week & short break bookings, tents & tourers welcome any day to any day - Book Early!

Talland Bay, between Looe and Polperro

Polperro

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Visit Tencreek All Year Round

We’re open all year. Get away off season and the beaches are empty, the roads quieter and it’s easy to explore the most popular haunts at your leisure.

Looe is one of the warmest places in Britain. We enjoy more winter daylight at the end of the day in Cornwall than anywhere else.

We offer centrally heated, double glazed accommodation at a price guaranteed to beat the winter blues. Book any day to any day.

You can be sure that a warm welcome awaits.

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Nearby Beaches

We have some beautiful beaches right here on our doorstep, you will be spoilt for choice

East Looe Beach - Easily accessible, great for swimming and close to all the facilities (there is a beach wheelchair available for visitors – ask at the Tourist Information Centre).

Hannafore Beach - Located on West Looe side, a mainly shingle beach with spectacular views of the channel.

A brilliant beach for rock pooling.

Great facilities plus a putting green and tennis courts.

Talland Bay - A public footpath passes through the Tencreek touring field and leads to Talland Bay. Facilities at the beach include toilets, cafe and car park. Access to Talland Bay is by narrow lanes, which can prove annoying in the busier months, but once there, the beach is easily reached from the car park.

Polperro Beach – A sandy beach below the harbour wall when the tide is out. Park in the car park at the top of the village and wander through the shops to the harbour.

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Lansallos Beach - Is a 15 minutes walk or so from the village of Lansallos or park in the National Trust car park.

A secluded sandy beach, it is quiet and peaceful, but there are no amenities here.

Lantic Bay - Situated along the Polperro to Polruan road, 2 or 3 miles from Polperro. Look for the signpost to Pencarrow Head from which a 20 minute walk to the cliff top gives a view of the bay used in years past by smugglers.Access down to the beach is by 2 paths, both steep, and with the cliff top 400 feet above sea level, it can be very sheltered even with a strong offshore breeze. The beach has no amenities.

Millendreath Beach – A sandy beach that can be reached via the coast path or park in the pay and display car park by the beach. Facilities close by make this a lovely beach to visit with the family.

Seaton Beach – A large sand and shingle beach 5 miles east of Looe with easy access and safe bathing.

Floats and deckchairs are available for hire, with a shop, bar and pub nearby and cafe and toilets on the beach.

Downderry Beach - A wide straight beach made up of shingle and sand.

The easiest access point to the sands is by the Inn on the Shore, situated right on the beach. Downderry is popular for long beach walks, windsurfing, swimming and beach fishing.

Portwrinkle - Can be reached by taking the signposted lane off the B3247. Here there is an old harbour with a beach of grey sand and stones. No amenities here, and more suitable for fishing than bathing.

Whitsand Bay - A 4 mile stretch of sand which is very attractive.

However, it must be noted that it is a dangerous beach with many fatalities.

Voluntary lifeguards are present only at weekends. Access is down over cliff paths with the beach falling very steeply into the sea, proving dangerous for bathing, but ideal for fishing. There are no facilities on the beach, although there are some at the top of the cliffs.

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Beach Safety

By following our safety tips below, you will be sure of having a relaxed and enjoyable holiday.

On the Beach: DO read and obey warning notices DO bathe within any patrolled areas DO obey the lifeguard’s advice DON’T bathe when the RED FLAG is flying In the Sea: Always swim in the company of others Don’t swim; - if you feel unwell or cold or tired - for at least an hour after meals/alcohol Children can drown in shallow water - watch them continuously Inflatables are dangerous in the sea

The sea bottom is not flat - the waves may sweep the sand from under your feet You can’t see the currents that carry you away

The sea is usually cold, even on a warm day - remember, cold can kill Do not snorkel in rough seas or if you have breathing problems Beware of being trapped by an incoming tide

If you get into difficulties: Remain calm and do not exhaust yourself Float on your back Attract attention by waving one arm and shouting for help Swim diagonally across, or float and go with the current

Bewar e of the unexpe cted:

If someone else gets into difficulty:

Contact a lifeguard (if available) Dial 999 and ask for the coastguard - then stay by the telephone.

Use rescue equipment, but enter the water only if you are a strong swimmer

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Responsible Crabbing: • Use a bait bag, NOT A HOOK.

• Maximum of 3 crabs per bucket, return any fighting crabs.

• Change the water every 10 minutes and keep your bucket in the shade.

• Gently return any caught crabs to the sea.

• Take all gear and litter with you when you have finished.

Happy crabbing

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Out & About

Tencreek is the perfect base to explore Cornwall. Beautiful walks, beaches, local attractions and theme parks are only a car trip away.

Call into the park reception where you will find a collection of information leaflets and friendly staff who will be able to assist you.

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. . . on our doorstep . . . there’s so much to do!

Drop into the reception for advice ATTRACTIONS: The Eden Project

- mayb e pick up discoun a t or fast en try ticket

Lost Gardens of Heligan WestCountry Surf School Dairyland Flight Experience – Bodmin Airfield Great Trethew Trekking Superstar Speedboat Trips Bodmin & Wenford Railway Porfell Wildlife Park & Sanctuary The Monkey Sanctuary-Looe Bodmin Jail Bee Cool Fishing Trips – Looe Glass Bottom Boat - Looe Dozmary Pool & Bodmin Moor Carnglaze Caverns Lanhydrock House National Marine Aquarium Plymouth Trago Mills Plymouth Hoe

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WALK INTO LOOE Walking on the main road into Looe is very dangerous.

A much safer route is to turn right out of the park entrance, turn right again staying on the country lane, and then take the immediate left by the small triangle of grass signposted to the town centre. Keep on this lane downhill all the way to West Looe. The walk will take about 25 minutes. When you get to the river turn left to go over the bridge into East Looe and the Beach or right to go up towards Hannafore (this becomes the coastal path to Polperro). If the tide is in look out for the passenger ferry across the river.

THE LOOE-POLPERRO COASTAL PATH The path to the coast runs through the edge of the park. Turn left out of the reception, cross the touring park until you reach the line of tourers along the back hedge. Follow the hedge until you see the maintenance building. Two touring caravans before this building you will see a gate in the hedge.

Through the gate and across a couple of fields you will meet the lane. Down hill from here you will arrive at Talland Bay and the coastal path.The walk to here is approximately 20 minutes.Once at Talland, Looe is to the East (allow 11/2 hours ) and Polperro to the West (allow 2 hours). These are beautiful walks along the Cornish coast with spectacular views.

TENCREEK TO LOOE VIA KILMINORTH WOODS This is the slow way to Looe but very pleasant all the same. Leave the Park by the main entrance turning left.

Walk along the lane until you reach the main road. Cross the main road and continue up the lane and down, which will bring you to Kilminorth Woods (a nature reserve). Here you have the choice of walking through the woods to Looe (main car park) or continuing along the lane to Watergate. Watergate is situated on the river, so from here, you can walk downstream to Looe. Depending on the route time would vary but allow 11/2 hours.

If you like walking we recommend you take a look at this App - 253 walks in Cornwall, ranging from 2 to 10 miles. Nearly all of them are circular. Walks can be purchased for ÂŁ1.99 via the app which guides you around the route using GPS.

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Looe & Polperro . . .

The closest town to Tencreek is Looe, a bustling seaside village where you can still see boats land their catch on the quayside. Looe is divided into two towns, East Looe and West Looe, facing each other across the river, joined by Looe bridge built in 1855.

East Looe is the busier of the two towns, with narrow streets from which traffic is prohibited during the summer months. Before exploring it is best to park in the Millpool car park which can be found a few hundred yards out of town on the Polperro road. Along the quay a good hour or so can be spent watching fishing boats unload, and sharks being weighed. Looe is the headquarters of the Shark Angling Club of Great Britain. Anyone

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inspired enough can try their hand at fishing with self-drive boats for hire, together with skippered boats taking anglers out to catch mackerel, conger and sharks. In the town itself are numerous shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs, which lead to the seafront, beach and pier. On the other side of the river is West Looe, which can be reached either by the bridge or via a passenger ferry which punts from side to side depending on the state of the tide.

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Polperro, 4 miles from Looe, is more famous for its fishing and smuggling than bathing, but is definitely worth a visit, if only to savour the atmosphere created by generations gone by.

Car parking, as with Looe, is prohibited in the village itself and, with the streets and lanes being so narrow, the car park at the top of the village makes good sense.

After parking here you can wander through the shops to the harbour where, in the last century a crew of customs officers were stationed

on a boat as a measure against smuggling. From either side of the harbour, the South West Coast path takes you back to Looe or on to Lantic Bay. Before walking on, make sure you look back to enjoy the bird’s eye view of Polperro, one of the most scenic and photographed views in Cornwall.

Barrie’s Taxis Looe + Polperro

A professional taxi service with a smile!

Barries Half Page

07792 722 549 Available every day 7am - 6pm

Don’t forget us!

Deano & Sparky toys available from the shop and bar!

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Take a part of your holiday experience home!

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Manors & Gardens Mount Edgcumbe Country Park Mount Edgcumbe Country Park is situated on the western side of Plymouth Sound and extends from the mouth of the Tamar to Whitsand Bay. Open daily - year round, dawn to dusk. Entry is FREE. Antony House 5 miles west of Plymouth via the Torpoint Ferry on the A374. Run by the National Trust, open April to October. Last guided tour 5.30pm.

Open afternoons only on Tues/Wed/ Thurs and Bank Holidays 2pm - 6pm.

Cotehele

Launceston Cornwall’s Norman fortress perched on a great hill was once in the possession of Le Compte de Mortain half brother of William, Duke of Normandy.

Saltram House The finest in the south of England.

Rooms designed by Robert Adam and contains pictures by Sir Joshua Reynold. Features include: Garden, Orangery, Park, Shop and Restaurant.

Open 12.30pm - 6pm daily (except Friday and Saturday). You will find Saltram House two miles west of Plymouth between the A38 and A379.

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Lanhydrock

Cotehele Cotehele was the ancestral home to the Edgcumbe family for centuries.

The Tudor house, perched high above the River Tamar, is decorated with tapestries, arms and armour.

Outside, explore the formally planted terraces, or lose yourself in the Valley Garden, which includes a medieval stew pond and dovecote and leads down to the river. Run by the National Trust and located near St Dominic, Saltash. Open weekdays from 11am - 6pm, April to end of October.

Tintagel Castle Situated on the north coast, Tintagel is a medieval castle on an isolated premontory, high above the sea and is renowned for being the legendary home of King Arthur. Legend apart, Tintagel is still amongst the most spectacular places in Cornwall to visit.

Lanhydrock Situated just outside Bodmin, Lanhydrock was once in the possession of the great priory of St Petroc at Bodmin, until the dissolution of the monasteries in 1620. The estate was purchased by Sir Richard Robartes, but it was Sir Gilbert Scott who, from 1857, laid out the beautiful gardens of today. Now run by the National Trust, Lanhydrock is open weekdays from 11am - 6pm, April to the end of October.

Tintagel Castle

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Cornwall and where we are Distances from Looe MILES

Liskeard 8 Bodmin 18 Plymouth 19 St Austell

25

Truro 38 St Ives

68

Land’s End

88

PLEASE NOTE: all mileage is approximate and intended as a guide only.

NEAREST SUPERMARKETS Morrisons, Liskeard PL14 3PR 7.44 miles Aldi, Liskeard PL14 3XA

7.44 miles

Sainsbury’s, Bodmin PL31 2SS 13.6 miles Tesco, St Austell PL25 3HR

14.42 miles

Asda, St Austell PL25 4PR

14.54 miles

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History of Looe Archaeological evidence such as the so called “Giants Hedge” an ancient earthwork running between the Looe and Fowey estuaries indicated that the area around Looe (Logh in Cornish) was inhabited as early as 1000BC. It is thought to have been built in the 6th century by a local chieftain to defend his territory against neighbouring clans. Patches of the “Giants Hedge” still survive as an earth bank 2 metres high. The Stone Circle at Bin Down (from the

Cornish “Bin Dun” meaning “Hill Fort”) also dates from this period.

East and West Looe originated as separate towns, separated by the estuary. They were first mentioned in 1201. An early wooden bridge over the Looe River was in place by 1411.

This burnt down and was replaced by the first stone bridge with 14 arches completed in 1436 and featuring a chapel dedicated to St Anne in the middle. This bridge was demolished and replaced in 1853 by the current bridge about 100 yards further upstream.

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A work ing fishing port, popula r with visitor s

Some time before 1144 a monastic order began using Looe Island, and built a chapel there. The monks may have provided a rudimentary lighthouse service using beacons.

Another chapel sat opposite on the mainland at Hannafore, just outside of West Looe. Both chapels are now marked only by ruins and have recently featured on Channel 4’s “Time Team”.

In the 18th and 19th centuries smuggling, along with fishing and boat building was a major industry in Cornwall. Looe Island was an ideal staging post for landing and concealing goods until it was safe to ferry them to the mainland.

The Looe-Liskeard Union Canal was built in 1828 enabling the efficient transport of copper, tin and granite from the moors to the thriving port.

The industrial success necessitated the building of the large quay at East Looe in 1860. Due to the demands of the shipping trade the canal was no longer able to keep up with demand, and a railway line was built along the towpath. The railway began carrying passengers in 1879.

The 20th century with the Victorian fashion for seaside holidays saw Looe become a tourist town. This trend continued until we have the successful tourist town of Looe as seen today.

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Tencreek Park are proud to support Cornwall Air Ambulance

No one expects to take a flight in an air ambulance while they are on holiday. Yet in 2019, more than 15% of airlifted patients were visitors to Cornwall. Thank you for supporting this vital service during your stay.

Donate online: cornwallairambulancetrust.org Text SAVE to 70144 to donate ÂŁ5 Cornwall Air Ambulance | Registered charity 1133295 Trevithick Downs, Newquay TR8 4DY | 01637 889926 enquiries@cornwallairambulancetrust.org | @cornwallairamb

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Seasonal Pitches

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This means you can enjoy Tencreek at Christmas, New Year and February half term.

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