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Fowey Harbour Heritage Society

Welcome to the Fowey Harbour Heritage Society Website

Fowey harbour, which includes the communities of Fowey, Bodinnick and Polruan, has been a significant international trading port since the medieval period and is still a working port today, exporting china clay. Our aim is to encourage you to explore the area and find out more about the places and people that have contributed to its heritage.

Fowey Harbour Heritage Society

Promoting the heritage of the Fowey harbour area

The Society introduces you to the rich and varied history of Fowey harbour and what you can see today by:

  • Organising talks
  • Publishing a journal - The Barquentine
  • Presenting our heritage awards
  • Providing heritage grants to local organisations
  • Working with other societies on heritage projects

Itinerary of talks for 2026/2027

The list of talks for 2026/27 is now available. See "Our Series Of Talks" below.

1/9/2027

Fowey Harbour Heritage Society AGM

The 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Fowey Harbour Heritage Society was held in the Fowey Town Hall at 1pm on April 18, 2026. The AGM for 2027 will be announced later in the year. All members are encouraged to come.

1/9/2026

Facebook.

The Fowey Harbour Heritage Society now has its own Facebook page where you can keep up to date with news and events

Fowey Harbour Heritage Society

1/5/2021

Restormel Castle and the Ancient Trees of the Fowey Valley

Restormel Castle and the Ancient Trees of the Fowey Valley

A visit to Restormel Castle

Friday 16 October 2026

Cost: A donation of £5 per person will be required

Contact: All enquiries to Hon. Sec. Kath Pearce on 07977 572268 or email FHHSociety@gmail.com

Join Geraint Richards OBE, Head Forester to HM The King, for an autumn walk through Restormel Valley. The Restormel Valley, carved by the River Fowey, is a scenic landscape that features Restormel Castle, trails and woodlands, and the 17th-century Restormel Manor, all serving as a peaceful hub for the Duchy of Cornwall. As Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Ambassador for the Duchy of Cornwall, Geraint also champions access to nature.

Do you have memories, information or pictures to share?

We would like to encourage you to contribute any material you may have about the history of Fowey Harbour. We would love to hear from you - to get in touch please click here 

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