Fowey Parish Church
St Catherine's Castle, Fowey
To Readymoney Cove
Fowey Parish Church
Fowey Parish Church
Former home of Daphne Du Maurier, Fowey
Fowey Museum
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River Fowey
Fowey(pronounced Foye) is a charming historic harbour town standing on the river which bears its name.
Fowey in History
The port of Fowey has been important since the Middle Ages. Smuggling, pilchard fishing, trade, piracy and of course shipwrecks all form an important part of the rich heritage of this picturesque town. The town museum details its history with photographs and exhibitions. Admission is £1 for adults, children free. Open, Easter to mid October 10.30am - 5pm Mon - Fri. For more information: Contact: Hilda Court Tel: 01726 833513
In May, Fowey hosts an annual festival celebrating the literary work of Daphne Du Maurier and her association with this area. During the second world war she lived for a short time at the old coach house at Readymoney Cove. Details of the Daphne Du Maurier Festival of Arts & Literature can be found in our events diary.
The name, Fowey, is believed to derive from the Cornish word for beech trees - faw.
The local clay industry has made good use of the Fowey estuary for the export of kaolin(china clay), with the port being able to accommodate ships of up to 10,000 tonnes.
Leisure vessels are popular on the river.
Fowey Tide Times
For a tide forecast for Fowey please click here
There are two ferry services operating from Fowey for those who wish to explore the eastern banks of the river with its beautiful waterside villages.
General Information
The town has a good range of shops and facilities including banks, a Post Office and plenty of good places to eat.
Cash withdrawal facilities are available by ATM/Bancomat at local bank. Currency exchange services are also available.
An excellent range of accommodation is available.
For more information see accommodation and busineses on this page or visit our Cornwall Business Directory and our Accommodation Directory.
Tourist Information Centre 5 South Street.
Tel: +44 (0)1726 833616.
Email: info@fowey.co.uk
Do you have information of a historic or community interest about Fowey which you would like featured on this page please email us with your information.
Location:
Located on the South coast of Cornwall.
Fowey is easily accessible from the St Austell area via the A3082 and from Lostwithiel area on the B3269.
Also accessible from the eastern side of the river by ferry.
Road directions to Fowey
Books online:
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