Nestled within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the sheltered deep-water of Fowey Harbour offers many adventures for all ages and abilities.
13-19 August 2023
Fowey Regatta Week
Fowey’s premier week of the year. With sailing events out on the estuary, the town and surrounding area comes alive with carnivals, floral dances, music performances, giant pasty ceremony and eating competitions, and usually features a Red Arrows display.
In its 25th year and officially called the Fowey Festival of Arts and Literature. Recognised as Cornwall’s premier literary festival. 2022 featured novelist Michael Morpugo, poet Roger McGough, author Kate Williams and children’s author Lauren Child.
One of Cornwall’s most magical festive events, with markets spread across the Town Quay, Albert Quay, Webb Street and Town Hall venues, around 100 quality regional traders attend. Locals and visitors alike revel in the market’s community atmosphere.
Eat your way around the World without leaving Fowey! Restaurants and cafés offer food from a nation of their choice at a cheap fixed price point (£12 for mains, £7 for starters & deserts). 3 stamps in your Food Passport and you're entered in the prize draw!
Coastal paths offer great hiking east and west out of the estuary along the wind-swept headlands, with many sights and destinations to discover.
The famous Hall Walk is a trail that tracks around the estuary, with great views of Fowey. Take the ferry over to Polruan and follow the path round to Pont, then over to Boddinick where the car-ferry will take you back to Fowey.
Cruises & Boating
From the town quay there are many options for cruises around the estuary or on to neighbouring ports, as well as self-drive boat hire, or just simply catching the ferry to Polruan.
Water taxis also operate from here and fishing trips can be arranged, or indeed you can launch or sort mooring for your own crafts.
Water Sports
There is a number of equipment hire and guided options for kayakers, canoeists, sailors, wind & kite surfers. Either from Fowey, Golant, Polkerris, Par Sands or further.
The estuary provides safe sheltered paddling as far up as Lerryn and Lostwithiel.
Polkerris harbour opens out into St. Austell Bay, where Par Sands is ideal for the more adventurous wind and kite surfers.
SUPing
Hop on your board and get paddling... whether it is an afternoon spent paddling around the estuary, more adventurous exploration around the coast or simply practicing your balance at one of the many sheltered coves.
A great way to explore at your own pace, either with your own equipment or hiring from one of the many outlets.
Days Out
From your great central point in Cornwall there are many great days out adventures available to you...
The Eden Project, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Tintagel Castle, Lanhydrock House, Bodmin Moor to name a few.
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