About Fowey - Fowey is a picture-postcard seaside town on the South Cornwall coast. It has a proud maritime heritage and is considered by many to be one of Cornwall's most idyllic holiday spots.
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Things to do - There are a number of Fowey visitor attractions worth seeing, regardless of season. Some are free to the public while others require a small admission fee. Here are some highlights - St Catherine's Castle, which overlooks Readymoney Cove, was constructed by Henry VIII to protect against Spanish raids, The Fowey aquarium, which is housed
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underneath the the town hall, previously formed part of the old market until converted in the 1950s. It now exhibits local sea life, some of which is accessible through a touch pool, which allows visitors to experience specimens first-hand. Daphne du Maurier Literary Centre is situated in central Fowey and presents exhibitions of the famous author and other famous literary figures associated with Fowey. These include Sir Arthur Quiller Couch, Kenneth Graham and Leo Walmsey. There's also a 15 minute video about Du Maurier and a gift shop that sells her books.
For days out with children see: www.kidsdaysout.co.uk/
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