The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival

Type:Festival

St Fimbarrus Church, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1AR

Tel: +44 01726 832 580

The du Maurier Fowey Literary Festival

About

Taking place in various locations in Fowey, Cornwall’s premier literary festival will once again feature a diverse range of authors, speakers, musicians, and artists. 

Organised by the du Maurier Festival Society, it is staged in the beautiful riverside town of Fowey, which was home to Daphne du Maurier and Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch and also associated with Wind in the Willows author Kenneth Grahame. 

A highlight of the regional calendar and one of the most significant festivals in the UK, promises an equally impressive line-up of literary and musical talent at a wide range of choice locations in and around one of Cornwall’s most scenic riverside settings.  

It is a must do event with something for everyone, not just book lovers. Come and enjoy, have fun and laugh together. Be inspired! Keep up to date with developments and look out for the programme at  www.foweyfestival.com

 

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - The Main Car Park in Fowey is served by a minibus for transport to the town. Disabled parking is available. There is minimal disabled parking in the Town Centre Access to the village is through the grounds of the Fowey Hall Hotel - a new set of concrete steps now provides easier access from the Main Car Park into the grounds of the hotel.

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant

Establishment Features

  • Accept coach parties

Key Features

  • In town/city centre
  • Of historic, literary or architectural interest
  • Repeatable Event

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking - Fowey has 4 long stay car parks - Main, Caffa Mill, Old Station Yard and Readymoney. The main car park is served by a minibus to bring you to the town centre
  • Park & Ride

TripAdvisor

Map & Directions

Road Directions

From the A30, take the A391 to St Austell. Turn left onto the A390 and then right at the roundabout onto the A3082 to Par & Fowey. From the Plymouth direction, take the A38 towards Bodmin and turn off at Dobwalls onto the A390. After passing through Lostwithiel, take the left turn on the B3269 to Fowey.Arriving in Fowey, you will be directed to the 'Main Car Park' at the top of the town. There are other long-stay car parks at Caffa Mill and near Readymoney Cove. A mini-bus provides transport between the town and the car park. during the day.

Public Transport Directions

Arriving by Rail, Par is the nearest Mainline station but check that the train stops at Par.Alternatively, St Austell's station is a 'Transport Interchange' with Mainline Rail, National Coach & local Bus services plus a Taxi rankLocal Bus services : Western Greyhound No.525 / 524 serves Fowey and pick up near Par Rail stationCheck your journey on Traveline 0871 200 22 33 or www.travelinesw.com

Opening Times

2025 (9 May 2025 - 17 May 2025)