Bodmin & Wenford Railway 2026
Cornwall
The small museum located right on the harbourside of the beautiful fishing village of Polperro, and is housed in what was the old pilchard factory, and contains a fascinating insight into the history of fishing and smuggling from the late 18th century to date. The collection is complemented by a wonderful collection of ships models, as well as a remarkable photographic record dating from around 1860.
Operator: Polperro Harbour Trust
Address: 4 The Warren Polperro Cornwall PL13 2RB
Daily Easter-Oct 1000-1600. Visit website or facebook for more details.
Family history is also well catered for with records available for viewing.
Also known as Polperro Heritage Museum of Smuggling & Fishing with a different website that gives photos of the inside of the museum.
https://welcometolooe.com/explore/polperro-heritage-museum-of-smuggling-fishing/