Chariots of Hire Polperro

27/03/2026

We have been challenged many times this winter with the number of potholes with punctures and damaged tyres. Cornwall Council have a process to report potholes so we need your help to keep our vehicles on the road but yours too.....make sure you report those potholes!

Potholes are the unavoidable result of an aging highway surface being subjected to trafficking and adverse weather conditions We undertake safety inspections on a regular basis on our entire highway network

01/01/2026

To all our amazing customers - wishing you all …..here’s to a great 2026 🚕

25/12/2025

We hope you all had a fabulous day. May we take this opportunity to thank you all for your business this year from Team Chariots of Hire 🎄🎅 Happy Christmas all 🎄🎅

14/11/2025

Congratulations to local Tourist sites

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01/11/2025

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❄️🚗 The Winter Parking Scheme Starts Today! 🚗❄️

This winter, park with ease and make the most of your visit to beautiful Polperro.

You can now claim back some or all of the cost of your day parking ticket at participating local businesses — the perfect excuse to stay a little longer and explore!

🔥 Enjoy log fires, Cornish treats, and a cosy atmosphere
🛍️ Discover eclectic shops and fantastic eateries
🍷 Sample local tipples and seasonal delights

Come and spend some time in our secluded cove, uncover the smuggling history, and soak up the charm of a truly traditional Cornish fishing village this winter.

22/10/2025

Great move to help local business in Looe and Polperro for the winter season. Polperro - From November 1st – March 31st – you can enjoy 10% discount (up to the value of a day ticket) at a number of local businesses too. More details of the 2025/26 scheme can be found on www.outofseasonparking.com

From November 1st until March 31st - you can park for FREE at the Millpool Car Park from 4pm until 9am the following day!

Perfect if you are visiting Looe for dinner, local events & activities, or just heading for an evening’s walk around the harbour.

Read more about parking in Looe & Polperro at:

https://welcometolooe.com/parking-in-looe-polperro/

07/09/2025

Well done to one of our Chariots drivers Simon and his pal Steve finding the missing dog Merlyn on the coast path. Safe and back with his owners 💕

*****FOUND****

Little Merlyn has been found thanks to the valiant efforts of Simon Hunt and Steve Shepherd. Lucky little fella x

05/09/2025

Well it’s nearly here, biggest congratulations to Stuart and Sonya for your big day tomorrow. All the team and customers of Chariots of Hire Polperro wish you all the love in the world and many happy days together 🍾🥂❤️💍

Apologies to all our regulars NO Taxis will be running over Saturday and Sunday whilst we all help them both celebrate!

02/09/2025

What’s on from September onwards ….

As we wave goodbye to July & August and the summer school holidays, the sun starts to lower and the days shorten… but fear not - there‘s an amazing amount to look forward to in Looe & Polperro this autumn.

It call kicks off on September 14th with the Looe Food & Drink Festival - a one-day event on Buller Quay, in East Looe, with live chef demos in a huge marquee and over 20 food & drink vendors to graze your way through along the quayside. It’s FREE entry and runs from 10am - 6.30pm.

Learn More Here:

https://welcometolooe.com/activity/looe-food-drink-festival/

September 19th - 21st - the Looe Weekender is back in town for the 4th year with just shy of 100 performances across 17 venues in East Looe, West Looe & Hannafore. This is one of the SW’s largest FREE live music events - organised by the community, for the community & visitors (and if you arrive on the 18th, there are a few warm up gigs too!).

See The Full Line Up Here:

https://welcometolooe.com/events/category/looe-weekender/

October 1st - 5th - Looe Festival of Words returns for the 2nd year, with a host of events and activities for everyone that loves words. With an eclectic line up from quizzes & poetry, to a book fair & guided walk.

Learn More Here:

https://welcometolooe.com/activity/looe-festival-of-words-2025/

November 8th the annual Polperro Fireworks Display and Bonfire will light up the skies over Peak Rock and the Harbour with one amazing display. Keep an eye on their page for announcements on the lighting time for the bonfire (and there’s usually free parking for the evening too).

November 28th, Looe Town Council hosts the annual Lantern Parade & Lights Switch On. The parade of lanterns & lights leaves the Millpool and heads its way over the bridge & through Fore Street, ending on the seafront with community carols, the arrival of Santa and a spectacular burst of fireworks from the Banjo Pier, when the lights around the harbour & seafront are switch on.

December 6th, it’s the turn of Polperro and a day of fantastic fun & entertainment for Polperro Christmas Lights switch on. Keep a eye on their page for the line up of events and the time when the switch on takes place.

With a host of events coming together for Christmas In Looe (from the Elf Hunt to carol concerts) - one of the most twinkling nights of the year will be the Pelynt Young Farmers Tinsel Tractor Run on December 21st - and this year promises to be the biggest one yet!

….. and then round of 2025 with the two amazing Looe NYE Fireworks displays at 6pm & Midnight. Fired from the Banjo Pier - its our exclamation mark to see out the old and in with 2026.

So the peak season may be over, but we’ve still got lots of our sleeves for the final quarter of the year!

Keep an eye on all the pages linked above as well as wwwwelcometolooe.com/events as more events & activities are added.

31/08/2025

Great Work Looe and Polruan Coastguard, one lucky Coco!