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Fowey
This historic town at the mouth of the River Fowey was Daphne du Maurier's hometown. The town attracts fans of du Maurier's novels and it also makes a good base for visiting nearby attractions like the Eden Project and Restormel Castle.
Practical information
Fowey Tourist Information Centre
5 South Street, Fowey
Tel (01726) 833 616
Website www.fowey.co.uk
Open Apr-Sep Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm
Coming & going
First runs buses 24, 24B and 27 between Fowey and St Austell where you can make bus and train connections to Bristol, London, Plymouth and destinations throughout Cornwall.
The Eden Rider gives you one day free travel on First buses in Cornwall plus entry to the Eden Project. This pass costs £17 or £12.50 for students.
Hostel accommodation
Golant YHA
Penquite House, Golant, Fowey, Cornwall PL23 1LA
Bus 24
Tel (01726) 833 507
Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions
Daphne du Maurier Literary Centre
The centre has displays about Fowey's literary heritage and also shows videos about Fowey and Daphne du Maurier's ties with Cornwall.
5 South Street, Fowey
Tel (01726) 833 616
Website www.dumaurier.org
Open Apr-Sep Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm
Eden Project
The Eden Project is one of Cornwall's biggest attractions. This series of biomes has recreated the natural environment of various climatic regions including biomes with flora from the humid tropics and warm temperate regions.
Bodelva, St Austell
Bus 101, T10
Website www.edenproject.com
Admission £16, £15 online, £12 walkers and cyclists; students £8, £7 online, £4 walkers and cyclists
Open Jan-Mar 10am-3pm daily; Apr-Oct 9.30am-4.30pm daily; Nov-Dec 10am-3pm daily
Restormel Castle
This 14th century castle is surrounded by a moat and features a large circular keep with lovely views of the countryside. Edward, the Black Prince, once called this castle home. It is near Lostwithiel, 13km north of Fowey.
A390, Lostwithiel
Tel (01208) 872687
Website www.english-heritage.org.uk
Admission £3
Open Apr-Jun 10am-5pm daily; Jul-Aug 10am-6pm daily; Sep 10am-5pm daily; Oct 10am-4pm daily
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