Fowey Special Interest Excursions

Bodmin - County Assize Courts

Visit the County Assize Courts then move onto Bodmin Gaol, built in 1778 it was the first prison to have individual cells, and was the scene of 55 executions mostly in public. It was the site of the last public execution in Britain in 1909. Bodmin was the only Cornish town to be mentioned in the Doomsday book of 1086 and the Doomsday book was housed in Bodmin Gaol during the First World War, as were the Crown Jewels.

approx time from port
30 minutes

Bodmin & Wenford Steam Railway

This railway is Cornwall’s only standard gauge railway still operated by steam locomotives and the trains run through some delightful Cornish scenery. The main station on the line is at Bodmin General. The engine shed is here, as well as a souvenir shop and refreshment room in the restored station buildings. At Colesloggett Halt, delightful country footpaths lead to Cardinham Woods.

approx time from port
30 minutes

Charlestown

The harbour village of Charlestown was a Georgian 'new town', a port development planned by local landowner Charles Rashleigh (after whom it was named) and built between 1790 and 1810 for the export of copper and china clay.

Morwellham Quay

In the heart of the spectacular Tamar Valley, amidst towering cliffs and gently rolling farmland, a lost world lives again. Costumed staff welcome visitors to the bustling 1860s port where history comes alive. Daily demonstrations of forgotten crafts, horse-drawn carriage rides, woodland walks and an historic farm combine to make a memorable day out.

Tate Gallery – St Ives

Tate St Ives opened in June 1993 and offers a unique introduction to international modern and contemporary art in the unique cultural context of St Ives. Many works can be viewed in the surroundings and atmosphere which inspired them. The Gallery also manages the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, which gives a remarkable insight into the work of this great twentieth-century sculptor.

Treasure Park

Whilst en-route to any of the fabulous attractions in Cornwall, why not stop off at Cornwall’s Treasure Park for a traditional Cornish Cream Tea. Treasure Park, a Holiday Retail Park on the site of the historic tin streaming facility of Tolgus Mill, is the home of the Cornish Goldsmith’s where you can see the “James Bond” Aston Martin DB5 or the DeLorean car as seen in “Back to the Future”, watch our expert Cornish goldsmiths fashion jewellery, or simply peruse a fantastic selection of gold products.