Shopping in Fowey: The Best Boutiques, Galleries, and Artisan Shops
Fowey is a charming place to visit, with cobbled streets, a welcoming ambience, and gorgeous harbour views. Shopping here is pure delight, and as you stroll the narrow lanes of this lovely little Cornish town, you will find new discoveries at every turn. Here, you will encounter small, independent shops and galleries, some of the most charming boutiques Cornwall has to offer, national and regional outlets, and several stores where you can meet your practical needs.
The town’s atmosphere is steeped in history, with centuries-old buildings housing an array of items that reflect the town’s artistic spirit and coastal charm. From handcrafted treasures to locally produced goods, you will find a selection of products to browse that are a bit different from the usual high street fare. Original Cornish arts and crafts, locally produced food, stunning clothing, shoes, and jewellery, unique homewares, books, and delightful gifts await, and the personal insights of the friendly shopkeepers make shopping here a truly personalised experience.
A day of shopping in Fowey is not just a retail experience but a sensory one, as you soak in the ambience, breathe the fresh sea air, and enjoy harbour views across the beautiful estuary. Whether you’re searching for a special gift or simply enjoying the pleasure of browsing, Fowey’s blend of history, creativity, and coastal beauty makes it an unforgettable shopping destination.
Artisan Shops in Cornwall
If you are looking for charming little boutiques, Cornwall has plenty to offer. You can easily spend a day strolling Fowey’s streets, visiting shops, bakeries, and galleries, and never run out of things to do. Here is a list of shops to get you started on your retail adventure!
- The Webb Street Company
Located in Fowey, this shop is a treasure trove of simple, beautiful objects inspired by the local coast. The owners have curated a collection of gifts, jewellery, and artwork sourced both locally and from afar, making it a joy to explore. - Brocante
The quintessential Cornish gift and homeware shop, Brocante features an open-plan space on the ground floor and four upstairs rooms showcasing various items. It is a pleasure to browse amidst the shop’s exquisite gifts, home décor, and Becky Bettesworth prints, inspired by classic railway posters. - The Clementine
A shop offering contemporary lifestyle brands and homewares, including designs by European brands, the Clementine is known for supporting local artisans. - Treasures
This aptly named gift shop is decorated in seaside blues and greens, making it especially appealing to children looking to spend their holiday money. It is the perfect place for finding mementoes, gifts, jewellery, and cards. - Mrs Noah’s Gifts
If you are hosting a birthday party during your holiday, do not miss this shop offering a delightful selection of party invites, dressing up costumes, and gifts. - RNLI
If you want to support a worthy cause while you shop, purchase your gifts and souvenirs from this shop to contribute to the vital work the Royal National Lifeboat Institution does along the coast. - Anne Evans Antiques
This elegant shop offers a range of beautiful items, including shells and 19th-century French chandeliers. - Upper Deck Marine
This yacht and dinghy chandlery also sells sailing clothes and shoes through their shop, Outriggers. It is a must-visit for anyone heading out on the water. - Quba Sails
The popular maritime brand featured in this shop got its start in 1996 in Devon and is now one of the most beloved providers of nautical clothing and accessories. - The Quay Bakery
This artisan bakery prides itself on its delicious bread, baked freshly on the premises every day. Here, you will also find scrumptious tarts, muffins, cakes, and biscuits, as well as Cornish pastries, also made fresh every day. - Roly’s Fudge Pantry
A fudge shop where you can watch fudge being made and purchase various flavours, including their famous Vanilla Clotted Cream fudge. - Fowey Fudge
Another wonderful place for fudge, this shop also offers a variety of old-fashioned sweets. - Middletons of Fowey
Keep your fudge kick going, in this shop with a delectable array of fudge flavours as well as traditional sweets. - The Cornish Bakery
When in Cornwall, you absolutely must indulge in Cornish pasties. There is no better place to do this than The Cornish Bakery, featuring pasties that have earned triple bronze at the World Pasty Championships. - Birdkids
This little shop will transport you back to your childhood holidays by the sae, with its charming assortment of traditional wooden toys, books, plates and cups, dressing up clothes, and face paints. Everything in the store is beautifully designed, high quality, and inspired by nature. - Powell Craft Boutique
The perfect place to find unique gifts for little ones, this boutique offers vintage-style baby clothing, toys, and nursery accessories. - Boatyard Bloomers
This shop has a wonderful name and is known for its brightly coloured fibreglass boat planters and beautiful hanging baskets, perfect if you want to take a little bit of Cornwall home with you. - Reed’s of Fowey
A delightful shop offering a range of garden items and goodies for both indoors and outdoors, Reed’s of Fowey also stocks products that support local wildlife. - Seasalt
A coastal lifestyle shop, decorated in seaside colours, this shop features plenty of clothing for people who want to look the part, with Maritime stripes and colourful trousers, as well as gorgeous accessories. - Ocean One
This boutique clothing shop features brands like Hoss Intropia and Joules, perfect for fashion-conscious shoppers. - Bookends of Fowey
Fowey is a literary town, home to Daphne du Maurier and Kenneth Grahame, among others. This bookshop is a hidden gem, offering second-hand and antiquarian books, art supplies, and postcards.
If you have exhausted the shops in Fowey, and are still wanting more, take the ferry across to charming Polruan. There, you will find the Winkle Picker, a dear little side shop that also serves as the post office. It gets its quirky name from the original owners, Miss Joan Winkle and Miss Joanne Pickering, and it is now a great sunny day stop, offering buckets, spades, fishing nets, and ice cream. There is also the Polruan Store, a village store that offers locally-sourced meats, fresh produce, and deli items. This store also offers pre-orders of freshly baked bread and croissants, as well as free delivery. There is not much more than that in terms of shopping in Polruan, because of its remote location and narrow lanes, but this ancient fishing village is still well worth a visit.
Art Galleries in Fowey
Like much of Cornwall, Fowey is artistic and craft-oriented. This could be because the magnificent natural surroundings and stunning panoramic vistas inspire creativity, but whatever the reason, this is the place to be if you are looking for art and craft items. Each May, the annual Festival of Arts and Literature comes to Fowey, but if you cannot plan your visit to coincide with that, we have suggestions of local galleries and craft shops. Considering that it is such a small town, Fowey really has a wealth of options from which to choose.
- Fowey River Gallery
Set in a Georgian merchant’s house, this elegant gallery primarily exhibits figurative art. The work of local artists is often on display here, and you will also find a lovely selection of gifts, cards, handbags, and scarves to take home. - Art for Serious People Gallery
This gallery has a seriously dramatic origin story, with the owner leaving life as a Venetian gondolier to come to Cornwall and create art. His whimsical work is now world-renowned. - White Doll Arts and Fowey Pottery
This lovely place makes and sells handmade ceramics, as well as showing other Cornish potters and artists. It is a wonderful place to find contemporary thrown pottery and gifts. - Molesworth and Bird
If you are looking for something truly unique to take home, check out the limited edition prints in this gallery, created of hand-pressed seaweed foraged from the British coastline. - Jo Downs Handmade Glass
British designer Jo Downs is one of the most prominent fused glass artists in the world, and her handcrafted work is inspired by the Cornish coast. - Whistlefish
In this gallery, you will find a wide range of prints, canvas, and greeting cards, with a special collection featuring Fowey and the South Coast of Cornwall. - Images from the Wild Gallery
This gallery features the work of Ian McCarthy, a BAFTA and Emmy award winning wildlife cameraman and photographer. In addition to panoramic wildlife photography, you will find Ian’s postcards and greeting cards, as well as textiles by Anne McCarthy. - 9 South Street Gallery
Located in an ancient pilgrim’s hostel at the end of the famous Saint’s Way, this atmospheric setting is a place where local artists and makers share their work, providing a unique and diverse collection for display.
Complement Your Day of Shopping with a Night at the Old Quay House Hotel
There are plenty of great places to shop in Fowey, and The Old Quay House Hotel is the perfect place to stay. Nestled in the heart of Fowey, in a beautifully picturesque location at 28 Fore Street, this riverside boutique hotel offers a modern-day bolthole away from life’s stresses and chores. Check with us for special offers, and we will do everything in our power to make your stay even more special. For more information, contact our friendly team and email [email protected], or contact us through our website.
