Attractions in & around Fowey

When visiting Fowey, you are surrounded by a host of attractions to expand your knowledge and keep you entertained.

Right here in town, there is the aquarium, museum and St Catherine's Castle, whilst not far away there is a host of gardens, stately homes and other varied attractions for people of all ages.

We are also ideally placed for The Eden Project which is one of the UK's most popular tourism destinations with a constantly changing array of entertainment and is just 7 miles away.

Just in case the cornish weather should become inclement, we also have a number of indoor options to while away the time until the good weather returns!

Please scroll down to see a wide range of attractions to visit in and around the Fowey Estuary:-

The Spa at the Fowey Hall Hotel

Fowey

At Fowey Hall's Spa you can enjoy a family swim and chill out with the kids on the terrace. Or book the little ones into our creche and indulge in some me-time, with a spa treatment and a dip in the pool.

Fowey Museum

Fowey

Local social and family history of Fowey. Civic regalia, costumes, weapons and more.

Eden Project

St Austell

Dubbed the 'Eighth Wonder of the World' by some, the Eden Project is a dramatic global garden housed in tropical biomes that nestle in a crater the size of 30 football pitches.

St Fimbarrus Church

Fowey

Fowey's beautiful and historic Parish Church

St Catherine's Castle

Fowey

A small 16th century fort situated at the harbour entrance built by Henry VIII to defend Fowey harbour. It is accessible on foot from Readymoney Cove and entry is free.

Fowey Aquarium

Fowey

A collection of fish and sea life from the local waters around Fowey.

Cardinham Woods

Bodmin

Cardinham is a beautiful mixed woodland, popular with local dog walkers, cyclists, and horse riders. Waymarked trails will take you deep into the woods to discover stunning viewpoints and intriguing history.

St Austell Brewery Visitor Centre

St Austell

Take a tour around Cornwall's oldest independent family Brewery, established for over 150 years. Many original traditions & skills remain at the heart of our beers today.

Bodmin and Wenford Railway

Bodmin

Discover the excitement and nostalgia of steam travel with a journey back in time on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway Cornwall's only full size railway still operated by steam locomotives.

Kidzworld

St Austell

From soft play, slides & ball pools to roller skating, trampolines, mini golf , dodgems and a high wire climbing frame - we have something here for everyone, at Kidzworld.

Pinetum Gardens

St Austell

A 30 acre plantsmans paradise! Over 6000 rare & unusual plants - all labelled. Colourful, inspired planting. Herbaceous borders. Several water features, shrubberies, formal garden, cottage garden, pinetum, arboretum, Japanese garden, lake.

Tregrehan Garden

St Austell

Large woodland garden created over the last 200 years, forming an exotic green gene bank of known source plants, in a temperate rainforest. Also fine glasshouse range in more formal walled garden area. Open for groups any time by arrangement.

Bodmin Jail

Bodmin

Discover life behind bars as an 18th Century prisoner in the heart of Cornwall. Explore the many cells and features that make your visit to the Jail a fun and educational, and just a little bit scary, adventure!

Restormel Castle

Lostwithiel

Surrounded by a deep, dry moat and perched on a high mound, the huge circular keep of this Norman castle survives in good condition.

Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre

Charlestown

Visual history of Charlestown including life-size tableaux of old inhabitants, blacksmith and cooper. Outstanding display of shipwreck material. Diving and RNLI exhibitions.

Polruan Blockhouse

POLRUAN

The blockhouses were built on either side of the harbour mouth around 1380. A chain was hung between both to prevent undesirable ships entering the harbour.

Lost Gardens of Heligan

Pentewan

200 acres of garden history, mystery and romance

Treffry Viaduct

St Austell

Dual purpose viaduct/aqueduct built between c1839 and c1842, 90ft high, 670ft long. Carried tramway for local mines. Idyllic picnic spot.

Lanhydrock House and Garden

Bodmin

One of the most beautiful National Trust properties in Cornwall, Lanhydrock House and gardens are a must-see all year round. Superbly set in wooded parkland of 1,000 acres and encircled by a garden of rare shrubs and trees.

Boconnoc

Lostwithiel

Boconnoc is 3 miles east of Lostwithiel. The grounds are the largest park in Cornwall and the parish church of Boconnoc can be found there.

Wheal Martyn China Clay Works

St Austell

Set within the 26 acres of 2 former 19th century china clay works, Wheal Martyn takes you through the story of production from 1800 to today.

Duchy of Cornwall Nursery

Lostwithiel

Often described as a 'series of specialist nurseries in one', especially for fuchsias, camellias, conifers, trees, shrubs and perennials. A large nursery with a personal and friendly touch. A plant lover's paradise.

Coulson Park

Lostwithiel

Coulson Park is beside the River Fowey. There is a swing and climbing frames. Ball games can be played in the park and there is free parking.