FOWEY

Fowey is situated on the Estuary of the river Fowey in Cornwall. The town and the area surrounding has a lot to offer tourists. The visitor can learn a lot about the local area by attendind a guided walk or by visiting the local museum. Also St Fimbarrus church, which was rebuilt in the fifteenth century, and located in the town centre is well worth a visit.

Situated under the town hall is Fowey Aquarium and is an excellent attraction for all the family and is open all Summer. On the other side of the harbour from Fowey lies the village of Polruan. This attractive little village with many cottages has fantastic coastal views. St Catherine's Point is situated at the entrance to the harbour in Fowey.

St Catherine's chapel stood at the top of the cliffs, and was used as a form of lighthouse back in the medieval times. The only building left now is the fort below, which was built during King Henry the eighth's reign, to protect the entrance to the harbour.

On each side of the harbour entrance, blockhouses were built in the late 14th century. A huge chain was hung in between these blockhouses to stop unwelcomed ships from entereing the harbour.

The blockhouse at Polruan can be accessed by foot. There are views of the blockhouse at Fowey from here, because there is no access to the blockhouse at Fowey.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS IN FOWEY:

Fowey Museum: located in the town hall.

Place House: Located behind the church (seen as the tower) and the river has the best views.

Daphne du Maurier Literary centre: located near the church and has many facts on Fowey's Literary history.

Fowey Aquarium: situated below the town hall and is great fun for all the family. (open during the Summer).