Discover 5 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Looe (United Kingdom). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Sclerder Abbey, St Nicholas' Church, and St Mary's Church. Also, be sure to include Banjo Pier in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Looe (England).
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Sclerder Abbey
Monastery in England. Sclerder Abbey is a former Carmelite monastery in Cornwall, England, UK, located between Looe and Polperro, which accommodates a Roman Catholic Community with an ecumenical vocation, which grew out of a prayer group in Lyon, France, in 1973. It currently has around 2000 members in over 30 countries.
The Abbey was founded in 1843 by the Dames de la Retraite who left in 1852, and was then occupied successively by the Franciscan Recollects (1858-1864); Carmelite nuns (1864-1871); Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (1904-1910); Minoresses from Rennes (1914-1920); Minoresses from Bullingham (1922-1981), including Franciscan nuns (from c. 1925). Carmelite nuns from Quidenham resided at Sclerder Abbey from 1981 until 2014. In September 2014, Chemin Neuf an ecumenical Christian community, moved to Sclerder when Bishop Mark O’Toole (RC Bishop of Plymouth) celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving for the life of prayer and service of the Carmelite community and welcomed the new community of Chemin Neuf.
The new community of Chemin Neuf are gradually renovating the abbey. It's a Grade II listed building and has a very beautiful garden. The community put on a regular programme of retreats and events for both groups and individuals.
Sclerder Abbey serves the Cornish Roman Catholic community. Mass is celebrated on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays in the church at 9.00 am.[1]
St Nicholas' Church
St Nicholas’ Church, West Looe is a Church of England parish church in Looe, Cornwall.[2]
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church is a former Church of England parish church in Looe, Cornwall.[3]
Banjo Pier
A Banjo Pier is a pier in the shape of a banjo.
The most notable example is probably the Banjo Pier in Looe, Cornwall, England (50.3510°N 4.4512°W / 50.3510; -4.4512 (Banjo Pier, Looe, Cornwall)), as it was the first and thus the prototype for many others around the world. It was designed by Joseph Thomas and built by Daniel Taylor.[4]
Address: Looe Harbour, Looe
Duloe stone circle
Tourist attraction in England. Duloe stone circle or Duloe circle is a stone circle near the village of Duloe, located 5 miles from Looe in southeast Cornwall, England, UK.[5]