Nestled within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the sheltered deep-water of Fowey Harbour is a haven for all manner of boats, from kayaks to cruise ships.
Fowey Harbour Commissioners are custodians of the 11 kilometres of the Fowey Estuary and manage both the leisure and commercial operations of the Port. The lower harbour is busy with boat traffic, especially in summer. Our team in the Harbour Office and afloat are on hand to assist or answer your queries and ensure that your safety remains our priority.
Fowey’s picturesque town centre has a variety of shops and eateries to enjoy, all set amongst the historic buildings of Fowey. There is a strong Celtic connection, maritime history and literary involvement with Daphne du Maurier, Rosamunde Pilcher and many more including the successful Poldark series.
Explore the steep-sided tree lined valley of the Fowey Estuary by going upstream or enjoying a tranquil estuary walk to discover the diversity of wildlife and birds that use the estuary as their sanctuary.
We hope you enjoy your visit to Fowey
Leisure
Commercial
Fowey is a busy commercial port handling in the region of 450,000 tonnes of cargo each year, the primary cargo is china clay but other cargoes such as rock salt and aggregate are handled.
Latest News
Whitehouse Waterfront: A New Chapter Begins
We are delighted to invite you to the Grand Opening of the newly renovated Whitehouse waterfront area. A treasured part of Fowey’s waterfront, Whitehouse has long provided access to the estuary for swimming, recreation, and community gatherings. Thanks to the…
Improvements and Works at Caffa Mill
Caffa Mill is a vital hub for Fowey Harbour, providing facilities for recreational water users and community activities. Following the transfer of ownership from Cornwall Council, Fowey Harbour Commissioners (FHC) have undertaken responsibility for maintaining and improving the area. This…
Notice of Application for a Harbour Revision Order
HARBOURS ACT 1964 (AS AMENDED) PROPOSED FOWEY HARBOUR REVISION ORDER NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A HARBOUR REVISION ORDER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fowey Harbour Commissioners (“the applicant”) has applied to the Marine Management Organisation (“MMO”) for a Harbour…
Fowey named cruise ‘Destination of the Year’
Fowey Harbour has been crowned ‘Destination of the Year’ at the prestigious Seatrade Cruise Awards 2024. Fowey’s community centred approach and the amazing selection of excursion opportunities that our small port can offer swayed the judges against hot competition from…