Museums · South West England
Fowey Town Museum
In or near Polruan.
Fowey Town Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Par · 5.5 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
About
Fowey Town Museum is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Polruan to Polperro SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fowey Town Museum is located in South-West England. This museum showcases the local history and maritime heritage of Fowey, offering insights into the town's significance over the years.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.3351, -4.6348
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Fowey
- Postcode
- PL23 1AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- Par — 5.5 km
- Opening
- Mo-Fr 10:30-16:30
- Official site
- www.museumsincornwall.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/1735449175 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fowey Town Museum?
- Fowey Town Museum is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL23 1AY), in the parish of Fowey.
- What is Fowey Town Museum?
- Fowey Town Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fowey Town Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL23 1AY.
- Is Fowey Town Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Fowey Town Museum is part of the Polruan to Polperro SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Fowey Town Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL23 1AY.