Fowey Town Hall is a historical wedding venue based in Fowey, Cornwall, included on the Cornwall Council list of approved venues for civil ceremonies. Set in one of the most-photographed corners of the country, the venue offers couples a Cornish backdrop for their wedding day and combines the practical considerations of celebrating in a recognised venue with the character of its specific setting.

Fowey sits within Cornwall's varied landscape of coastline, countryside and historic villages, well-positioned for couples who want their day to draw on the character of the wider county.

Historical venues like Fowey Town Hall bring a sense of occasion that's difficult to recreate: castles, medieval halls, ancient gardens, listed civic buildings and other settings carrying centuries of story. Couples drawn to historical venues are usually looking for a wedding day with weight and presence, somewhere the building itself is part of what guests remember.

In their own words, the team at Fowey Town Hall describe the venue as follows: "The town of Fowey on the south coast of Cornwall is located on the mouth of the Fowey river about 20 miles west of Plymouth, and 5 miles east of St Austell. Fowey Regatta is held in August and in May the town is the backdrop for the Daphne du Maurier Festival." That gives you a sense of how the venue presents itself; for couples planning a wedding at Fowey Town Hall, the next step is usually a viewing — most Cornish venues are happy to host informal walk-arounds outside busy wedding weekends.

Practical details: Fowey Town Hall is on the Cornwall Council list of approved wedding venues, located at Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1AY. Couples can reach the team directly using the contact details on this listing to discuss available dates, viewings, packages and pricing. Cornwall's wedding season tends to run from late spring into early autumn, with the most popular dates booked the furthest ahead, so it's worth getting in touch early if you have a date in mind.