Local Area

Fowey, a picturesque protected anchorage, is only minutes by tender from the ship into the town centre. Place Manor has been the home of the Treffry family since the 15th century. The house and gardens stand above the port of Fowey and cruise ship passengers are welcome to visit, by prior arrangement.

Fowey has a strong Celtic connection, maritime history and many wonderful gardens within 30 minutes drive. The fantastic Eden project is only 16kms from Fowey. The town has something to offer all cruise ship passengers - scenery, a shopping destination and an abundance of possible excursions.

General Information:

There are interesting sites during approach to the anchorage by prior arrangement a commentator can be provided to arrive with the pilot:

Fowey town, normal shopping hours apply, 9:00am - 5:00pm. All shops are within easy walking distance of Albert Quay (Tender drop off point).

Local good buys and specialities:

Cornish pasty, Cornish cream tea, Antiques, Fresh fish.

Tourist Information Centre & Ticket Shop: 5 South Street, Fowey Tel: +44 (0)1726 833616

Post Office:

4 Custom House Hill, Fowey 

Post cards, books, currency exchange – subject to commission.

Tel: +44 (0)1726 832398

Banks in Fowey:

(currency exchange is available, subject to commission)
Barclays Bank 2 Trafalgar Sq.
Lloyds Bank, 26 Fore St.
Passenger Ferry Service:
Fowey - Polruan. Regular service until 11:00pm.

Public telephones:

Outside Post Office. Market St. Town Quay. Caffa Mill Car Park.

18- Hole Golf Courses:
Lostwithiel Golf & Country Club Tel; +44 (0)1208 873550
St. Austell Golf Club Tel; +44 (0)1726 74756
Carlyon Bay Golf Club Tel; +44 (0)1726 814228

Important local telephone numbers:

Police, Fire brigade, ambulance service: 999

Taxi & Mini bus hire Tel: +44 (0)1726 832372

Free operator services:

Local and national calls 100
International calls 155
Directory - local, national 192
Directory - International 153

Closest Airport:

Newquay Cornwall Airport with its extensive capacity and modern purpose built terminal is situated four miles from the resort of Newquay, and 21 miles from Fowey.

Runway: 13/31 Asphalt/concrete Length: 2745m

All enquiries to:

Customer Services Manager, British Airways,
Newquay Cornwall Airport, Nr. Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 4EQ, UK.

Tel; +44 1637 860551
Fax; +44 1637 860788
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