Plan Your Visit
Open to visitors from March to November. Explore the gardens, or see the house and gardens on a guided tour led by the family.
Getting Here
Place stands in the heart of Fowey, above the harbour and beside St Fimbarrus Church.
Address: Place, Fowey, Cornwall PL23 1BS
Parking: there is no visitor parking at Place. Please use the Fowey town car parks, all a short walk away.
On foot: house and garden visitors enter through the Porphyry gate off Cobb's Well. For Plays at Place, please use the white gate on Place Road. The grounds are on a hillside, so wear comfortable shoes.
By boat: the Polruan and Bodinnick ferries land a few minutes' walk away.
Opening Days & Prices
Gardens
Adults £12.50 · Children £6.25
Explore the gardens and grounds at your own pace, with views across the River Fowey.
Porphyry Hall & Gardens
Adults £15 · Children £7.50
A short guided introduction in Porphyry Hall, the first room of the house tour, then the gardens at your own pace. Porphyry Hall has level access, so this is a good choice for visitors with reduced mobility.
House & Gardens
Adults £22.50 · Children £11.25
A guided tour of the house led by the family, in groups of no more than 15, at timed slots. Includes entry to the gardens.
Bespoke Group Tours
£60 per person, minimum 4
A private tour on a date to suit you, with tea and cake. Please get in touch to arrange.
One essential companion or carer accompanying a visitor who needs support is admitted free.
Open Days 2027
March: Sun 7 (Mothering Sunday), Mon 29 (Easter Monday)
April: Thu 1, Sun 4, Thu 22
May: Mon 3, Thu 13, Thu 27, Mon 31
June: Thu 3, Thu 10, Sun 20
July: Thu 1, Thu 22, Thu 29
August: Thu 5, Thu 12, Thu 26, Mon 30
September: Thu 2, Thu 9, Sun 12, Thu 16, Thu 23
October: Sun 3, Thu 14, Sun 31
November: Sun 7
The 2028 open days follow the same pattern and will be confirmed here.
Good to Know
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Yes, for the house. The house is seen only on a guided tour, in groups of no more than 15, at set times. Places are limited, so please book ahead. Garden tickets can also be bought on the day, subject to space. Online booking for tours opens in January 2027.
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No. Place is a family home, and the inside is seen only by those on a guided tour led by the family. For the same reason, photography inside the house is not permitted.
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There is no visitor parking at Place. Please use the Fowey town car parks, all within a short walk. House and garden visitors enter through the Porphyry gate off Cobb's Well. For Plays at Place, please use the white gate on Place Road.
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Place is inherently challenging for visitors with reduced mobility, with steep slopes, gravel drives and many steps both inside and outside the house. Porphyry Hall, the first room of the house tour, has level access, so our Porphyry Hall & Gardens ticket (£15) is a good choice for visitors with reduced mobility. Unfortunately the rest of the house is not suitable for those with reduced mobility. One essential companion or carer is admitted free. Please get in touch if you'd like to talk through your visit.
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Dogs are welcome in the grounds, on a lead, and we ask owners to pick up after them. Only assistance dogs can come inside the house.