Attractions in Fowey

  • Restormel Castle

    Surrounded by a deep moat and perched on a high mound, the huge circular keep of this castle, built at the turn of the 14th century, survives in good condition.

  • St Catherines Castle

    St Catherine's Castle was built, as one of several fortifications running along the south coast in 1536, to protect Fowey harbour from French Invasion and is now managed by English Heritage

  • Polruan Blockhouse

    One of a pair of defensive structures, the other being on the far side of the river mouth in Fowey.

  • Boconnoc House and Gardens

    Superb country mansion set in extensive grounds and gardens

  • Luxulyan Valley

    Luxulyan Valley consists of 2 miles of beautiful tranquil woodland through which the Par River runs.

  • Fowey Museum

    Housed in one of the oldest buildings in Fowey this single room museum is packed full of artefacts relating to the history of this ancient harbour town.

  • Wingz Bird and Animal Sanctuary

    Wingz is a charity founded by Grenville & Anita Allen which rescues and re-homes exotic animals from ex pets to surplus zoo stock

  • Hidden Valley Gardens

    Hidden Valley Gardens is an intimate three-acre award-winning garden nestled in a secluded valley.