The 13 best parks and gardens in Fowey

Often full and more spaces have recently been made private, but easy to find and reasonably level (one short hill) access to town.

Good location, just as you come off the ferry follow it round to your left ideal parking for the Seafari. There are toilets but it costs 20p and is coin only. Pay machines take card or you can pay by app. It does get busy so there's another car park a bit further up (as you come off the ferry follow it round to the right)

Disappointed that despite it being a very busy car park the authorities have taken the decision not only to reduce the disabled spaces but have taken more out for charging cars. I was there in possibly the busiest week of the year, during the Regatta and only ever saw one car charging!

Reasonable all day parking! Went on the Boddinick ferry from the car park and walked the Hall walk

I wasn't there in the season so I can't tell how crowded was , on this day an age should be a life stream so you can be certain.

Nightmare to get to down a single track road which was very busy, and the car park was full once we got there. So we left, bewildered and frustrated.

Small carpark. Four ev charging stations by Swarco / eVolt. It appears to be the cheapest carpark in Fowey now, and thus often full, with people queuing for spaces, in tourist season and EV points tend to get ICE'd.

Fowey town was a nice afternoon out in the sunshine. Plenty of pubs and bakery’s to grab a drink and food. There is also the Tarquins gin shop for all your gin needs. They were doing 2 bottles for £89 when we went. There is a secret little thoroughfare to the sea which is nice. The views from the square across the bay are nice. There is no vehicular access to the town unless you are resident / business. However, there is a large car park run by Cornwall council at the top of the hill. Usual council car park costs of £6.80 for 4 hours. Sliding scale prices. The hill in to fowey is steep. However there is a bus that runs from the car park. £1 in and £2 to get back.

A quintessential picturesque Cornish harbour with great eateries and shopping for all things crafty and arty...Boating oppurtunities galore to if you want to get on to the water...

Gorgeous walk along - great views…

This photograph is from Sunday, and a short walk around the ancient harbour town of Fowey in Cornwall. Here there is a deep natural harbour that is now a very popular tourist destination. During the day it is a hive of activity, but I managed to start my walk at 6:00am, and mooch around the town in total peace and tranquility. I had my dog Bella with me for company, and we made our way to the town quay, from where this photograph was taken. Walking onto the quayside, we were greeted by this wide open vista, with a view looking out towards the mouth of the Fowey estuary and on to the open sea. The skies were crystal clear, with a slight pink glow over towards the horizon, gradually merging upwards into a steel blue sky above. This time of day is so special, so valuable. Viewing a place when no one else is around gives such an interesting perspective. Much more detail comes into view; without the visual and audible distractions from people on their daily business, this is a rare opportunity to see the raw beauty that abounds. I could stare at the scene for hours. It’s like a work of art from the grand master that is nature, on display in my own private museum. We sit on a bench for a while. Bella snuffles and sniffles the ground for a few minutes, before flopping down at my feet, resigned to resting a while. I scan the estuary for signs of life. The boats are all anchored, bobbing gently on the gently undulating surface water. Sunlight glints catch my eye. The myriad of colours is always special in a harbour view. I look at the variety of boats, wondering how much pleasure they will have bought their owners, and how many adventures they may have been on. Looking over towards the opposite hillside, the houses of Polruan seem to fill the entire landscape, with hardly a gap in between. Yet all seem to be sleeping still. The water looks relatively calm and inviting. It’s at times like this I wish I could swim really well, and get a water level view of the scene. I imagine the sense of freedom would be exhilarating. I’ll settle for the view from the passenger ferry, later in the week. From there the scale of the estuary will be truly revealed. How quickly time passes. The bells of the church tower, marking the half hour, wake me from my meditative observing, and I can tell that both Bella and I are in need of breakfast. We take a last view of the quayside, and savour the peace and tranquility one last time. If I return a few hours later the scene will be very different; still very much to be appreciated, but without the solitude it won’t seem as though the picture was painted solely for me. It’s a scene that stays in my heart for the rest of the day. It’s a scene that I can’t put a price on. How lucky I have been. I’ve passed through a special moment in time. From the quayside we have a short walk up a steep hill, which takes us out of the town. I stop briefly along the way to peek into the various shop windows. There’s a vintage jewellery shop that attracts my attention. I love looking at the various items, wondering what their history is, who had the pleasure of wearing them, and what events brought them to rest in this particular shop window, waiting for a new owner. I wonder what stories lie behind them. I’m looking forward to doing a lot more walking this week, searching out new views, spending time looking at everything that nature has to offer. Hopefully I’ll do some exploring of familiar haunts, and maybe find a different perspective to view them from. A different perspective is always welcome. Sunday was a good start. I loved the early morning colours - these are the colours I choose to paint my day.

Fabulous walk through woods and coast.

Plenty of colourful sails to see on Saturday afternoon racing and during Regatta week

Beautiful Cornish estuary steeped in history. Fantastic boat launching facilities.

Fantastic walk, fabulous views, slippy in places but very doable. Stopped for lunch in Polruan

We'd done the looe to polperro coast walk the day before which was longer but Hall walk was much harder. We are mid and late 60s and regular walkers and found it challenging in places. It is however worth it and stunningly beautiful plus the 2 ferry trips make it a bit of a adventure. We parked in the little free car park in Bodinnick up the hill a few 100 yards from the slipway.

Beautiful walk with stunning views over the river Fowey, Fowey & Polruan. The Hall walk is an interesting one, we found it on the Internet. Starting in Fowey along the main street to the Boddinick ferry (£2 per adult) upthe Hill past the pub on the right is a path sign posted to Polruan. Passenger ferry (£2.30 per adult) from Polruan back to Fowey. If you look at the Hall walk on line you'll find an interesting info on what to look out for along the way. Highly recommended.

Beautiful views of Fowey, signs very easy to follow and lots of blackberries!

Lovely views of Fowey, Polruan and the river. Easy to follow signs and beautiful, peaceful countryside. Total time was 90 minutes including 2 ferry rides

Really beautiful walk! Stunning views

Good walk challenging at times due to uneven ground but great views

A unique experience travelling in Bodinnick Ferry with kids and cars. A very well mannered and cooperative staff on the ferry. Keep it up, Bodinnick Ferry management...

Regular ferry service, great views & polite helpful crew.

Great! I didn’t even know there was a ferry on the way and the whole family got so excited when we realized. We didn’t expect it to be running on a Sunday at 8pm, so that made it even more special. The ride was super fast, comfortable, and offered beautiful views. The staff were friendly and professional, couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

Lovely changing views as the ferry moves gently across the water. Super friendly staff who held departure and reopened barrier to allow us to get on board and avoid a 30 minute delay😊

Absolutely fantastic way of getting across from Fowey to visit Looe and Polperro by car. Three minute journey across. Would highly recommend the Bodinnick Ferry

Great fun. Much better than the long way around.

Very useful ferry only draw back is the last ferry leaves it 8.45 so if you go out for a meal in the evening and your staying on the other side of the river beware otherwise you have a long drive to go around. Very reasonably priced very friendly staff. Beautiful views

Beautiful coastal town with everything you would want. A great boat trip as well hiring and driving ourselves. Really good spot for lunch over looking the estuary

Fowey Harbour is beautiful. Be warned that you have to park at the very top of the hill. The descent and ascent is very steep but who doesn't love a challenge?! The carpark was also VERY busy and we waited a long time for a space so I'd get there early. The roads in Fowey are narrow and there appears to be alot of cars passing through which isn't great if you have buggies and children. That said, when you get to the bottom there is plenty to do.. eat, drink, take in the views or go for a boat ride!

We just visited the Christmas market and really enjoyed it it is a very beautiful place with lots going on the people are really friendly. It was a pleasureable experience and I can't wait to visit again hopefully in the summer.

Very busy food over priced for what you get not that tasty, not much choice for gluten free.

Beautiful ❤❤ place to visit. Twice visit with family. Boat trip excellent

Helpful staff. Great location. We love Fowey. Coming next year to festival in May. Looking forward to second week in the harbour in June.

Pretty river harbour, mooring buoys and pontoons, great walking, good mix of shops

Great picturesque secluded cove. Clear water and clean beach. The shop nearby has lots from coffee ( nice touch with the reusable mugs) and drinks. You can even get a stamp for your passport.

Only 10-15 minute walk to the harbour with some really nice views on the way. Not too bad going back up the hill. Nearby Readymoney beach is lovely with a designated area with benches to sit and enjoy the view from above the beach. Only downside is the price of the parking, I find the prices the same or very similar across Fowey, all expensive.

Small and entrance/exit os very steep, a good hill start required

Good car park ok for M/,H and a lovely walk into Fowey .That's a lovely place to see .

Have been using this car park since the 70s. Love the beach, love the area, but the toilets closed years ago and the parking prices are extortionate. Must be hellish for anyone hoping to spend the whole day at the beach! Absolutely ridiculous, not impressed 😡

Free in winter. Clearly marked how to get to beach

10 min walk to beach...and then another 10 mi walk into Fowey. Beautiful small beach with some facilities....ideal for a no wave swim

Lovely small cove, the beach is ideal for all. Walk down from the car park is easily accessible with prams as it is just a slope. Small beach shop supplying snacks and drinks is available. They also hire out deck chairs and bodyboards for only a few ££. We took our paddleboard as the water is quite calm and safe for children.

A short stroll from Fowey, nice dog-friendly quiet sandy beach with small shop and lovely loos

Readymoney Beach is an absolute gem in Cornwall! This stunning little cove is tucked away near Fowey, offering breathtaking views, calm waters, and a peaceful vibe that’s perfect for a relaxing day out. The beach itself is clean and picturesque, with soft sand and plenty of space to unwind or enjoy a swim. It’s a hidden treasure that feels like a slice of paradise.

A very small beach in Cornwall. Parking is nearby and there's a cafe next-door. There are also toilets as well. Nothing much from this beach though but it does have cool views of the sea

Lovely little cove as I call it. Nice sandy spot after a drop down from the roads. Cafe on the beach too. It has not changed a lot in 60 years.

Great little beach, safe bathing, a cafe and toilets. Not much else you need. OTHER THAN a drinks service on the beach. Not a glass of Chablis to be had, we had to flag down a passing yacht and all they had was Chateau neuf....

Beautiful beach ⛱️

Vert good tea,coffee and cakes, plus a community hub, stocked up on fresh veg. Bought a couple of books that l had been looking for. All go to the running costs of the centre. Nice clean toilets.

A lovely building obviously well used. Set on a beautiful setting above the ancient town and harbour of Fowey.

Had a suprise party , were v helpful and place was great x

Welcoming and full of community spirit on a beautifully sunny day!

Plenty on for all the family

Craft club

Pleasant garden to rest a while whilst heading up the hill. Some nice views across the town.

Phoned to ask to book a fishing trip and the rude man said no and hung up.... Won't be phoning them again