Discover some of the Fowey estuary’s hidden gems – from gardens with spectacular views, to secluded havens, walled gardens, hidden terraces and much more. Follow the trail to uncover a glorious mix of vibrant gardens with a diverse variety of planting.
Copies of the Secret Gardens map will be available from the Festival box office, located in the Royal Fowey Yacht Club, during the Festival open days (May 9th -17th) as well as local shops and galleries in Fowey, Polruan and Bodinnick during Festival week.
This year for Secret Gardens, we are delighted to welcome Thomas Martyn, who will be performing four operatic interludes at Porphyry Hall Garden.
An impressive tenor and graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, Thomas has performed at charity events around the country, including the London Palladium. You may have seen Thomas in action recently on Channel 4’s The Last Leg.
Thomas will be performing two twenty-minute sets on both Friday and Saturday, at 11am and 3pm. No tickets are necessary, but access will be capacity controlled on a first-arrivals basis.
Please note, due to the steep nature of the area, some gardens may have difficult access. Visitors may also encounter a range of hazards e.g. steps, slippery and/or uneven ground, and other trip hazards. Neither the Festival nor the garden owner can accept any liability in the unlikely event of an accident. Please make a risk assessment of your and your group’s capability to safely manage these risks before deciding to enter a garden.
Thank you.
Porphyry Hall Garden: 11am – 11.20am and 3pm – 3.20pm
Porphyry Hall Garden: 11am – 11.20am and 3pm – 3.20pm
Porphyry Hall Garden garden will be offering tea, coffee and cake throughout the day.
All donations & refreshment proceeds will go to the Festival.
For further information and a map, please visit the Festival Box office, located in the Royal Fowey Yacht Club, open May 10th – 17th.
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