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Major city · United Kingdom

FoweyFowydh

Spend a half‑day to one full day in Fowey: walk the harbour, visit the castle or aquarium, then grab seafood; longer only for the Regatta.

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Fowey is a compact fishing town on the River Fowey in South Cornwall. Its sights cluster around the harbour and are reachable on foot. A short stay covers the castle, aquarium and waterfront pubs; the August Regatta justifies an extra night. Public transport links are limited, so plan arrivals and departures carefully.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
GBP
Best months
May–Sep (warm, Regatta in August)
avoid Nov–Feb (cold, reduced bus service)
Airports
NQY · EXT · BRS
Nights
1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
  • United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
  • United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Fowey999 ▾
  • Police / Ambulance999
  • Non‑urgent medical111

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Fowey, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
  • BeerPint of ale£4–£5 (≈ US$6–7)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi (5 mi)£15–£20 (≈ US$20–30)
  • Museum or sight ticketFowey Aquarium entry£8–£12 (≈ US$11–16)
  • Budget bedCaravan/camping pitch, a night, per person£20 (≈ US$30)
  • Mid-range bedB&B double room, a night, per room£160 (≈ US$250)
  • High-end bedB&B double room, a night, per room£200 (≈ US$300)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £55 (≈ US$75) · Mid £95 (≈ US$130) · High £150 (≈ US$200)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

St Catherine's CastleFowey AquariumFowey Regatta (mid‑August)Seafood pubs
Airports
NQY Cornwall Airport Newquay · EXT Exeter Airport · BRS Bristol Airport

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    10°C (50°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  5. May

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    11°C (52°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Fowey: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

9°C (48°F)

3°C (37°F)

12 rd

Feb

10°C (50°F)

3°C (37°F)

10 rd

Mar

12°C (54°F)

4°C (39°F)

9 rd

Apr

14°C (57°F)

5°C (41°F)

8 rd

May

17°C (63°F)

8°C (46°F)

7 rd

Jun

19°C (66°F)

11°C (52°F)

6 rd

Jul

21°C (70°F)

13°C (55°F)

5 rd

Aug

21°C (70°F)

13°C (55°F)

5 rd

Sep

19°C (66°F)

11°C (52°F)

7 rd

Oct

15°C (59°F)

8°C (46°F)

9 rd

Nov

11°C (52°F)

5°C (41°F)

11 rd

Dec

9°C (48°F)

4°C (39°F)

12 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Walking is easiest; town bus (Yeo's) runs several days a week to the quay and car parks. Taxis are available but can be pricey.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Polruan

go

Door to door: ≈30 min round trip

Ferry from Fowey quay, 10 min

Scenic walk and pubs on both sides of the river.

Mevagissey

go

Door to door: ≈1 h total

Seasonal passenger ferry, 30 min

Nice coastal walk and beach time.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Old Quay House

B&B in Victorian seamen's lodgings, £160 per double room

Fowey Hall

Upscale B&B, £140 per double room

Penhale Caravan & Camping Park

Caravan/camping site

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£50–£80 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
Mid
£80–£130 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
High
£130 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
B&B double room1 × 1 night × £160£160
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £95£190
First Kernow bus to Par (return)2 × £8 · check£16
eSIM data (7 days)2 × £15 · check£30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£40
Trip total≈ £218 per person per day, bed included£436≈ US$600

2026 estimate in GBP; flights and car hire excluded.

Prices of common things

Coffee£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
Fish & chips£8–£12 (≈ US$11–16)
Pint of ale£4–£5 (≈ US$6–7)
Taxi (5 mi)£15–£20 (≈ US$20–30)
Fowey Aquarium entry£8–£12 (≈ US$11–16)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Fowey is safe; watch for wet pavements and keep an eye on personal belongings in busy pubs.
  • Very narrow streets; large cars struggle.
  • Limited parking – use Central Carpark or Caffa Mill Carpark and take the town bus.
  • Bus frequency drops in winter; check timetables (First Kernow routes 24/25).

Emergency numbers

Police / Ambulance
999
Non‑urgent medical
111

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My bed tonight

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Dhe'n leghen ma, mar plegTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police / Ambulance999
  • Non‑urgent medical111

Embassy

US Consulate in Bristol (check address); UK consular services in Truro.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Ferry Fowey ↔ Mevagissey: about £5 (≈ US$7) each way, 30 min
  • First Kernow bus Par ↔ Fowey: ≈£8 return (check schedule)

Say or show

  • Sori — Excuse me / Sorry (saw‑ree)
  • Meur ras — Thank you (myoor‑ras)
  • Pyth yw? — How much is it? (pith yoo?)
  • Pleas an gwrys? — Where is the toilet? (plehs an ghris?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Fowey. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep (warm, Regatta in August) · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, reduced bus service) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a night for the August Regatta (boat races, stalls).
  2. Combine with a coastal‑path hike to Polperro or Looe for a two‑day walk.

Meanwhile

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Sources

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