Daphne du Maurier Festival 2008

Type: Festival

The Daphne du Maurier Festival of Arts and Literature takes place in and around Fowey on the beautiful south coast of Cornwall for ten days each May. This year’s Festival, the twelfth, will run from Thursday 8 – Saturday 17 May, with the main focus of the Festival in the specially created Festival ‘village’, overlooking the beautiful Fowey estuary on the outskirts of the town. In addition there’s a chance to enjoy a huge variety of community events, including guided walks, boat trips, plays, concerts and talks in Fowey itself and the local area.

The Festival is funded and co-ordinated by Restormel Borough Council and this year’s programme features another fantastic line up of speakers and celebrities, who will be appearing in the state of the art marquees in the Festival Village. From the first night with Rick Wakeman to the last night with Russell Howard, there really is something for everyone this year!

Bus Services-
A free minibus service will operate from 18.45hrs – 20.15hrs and from 22.00hrs – 23.30hrs between the Festival Village and the town centre for the benefit of those attending evening performances. This service is provided by Fowey Town Council. Regular bus services run between St Austell and Fowey, many of which pass through Tywardreath, Par and St Blazey. Timetable enquiries: 0871 200 22 33 or see www.travelinessw.com or www.transportdirect.info.

Car parking-
For events in the Festival Village in Fowey, please park in the main long stay car park, off Hanson Drive. (Charges: £7.00 per day, £2.00 per evening) From here, pedestrian access to the Festival Village is through the grounds of Fowey Hall Hotel. Weekly (7 day) parking tickets cost £35.00 and are available from Restormel Borough Council on 01726 223354. A shuttle minibus service runs between the main car park (off Hanson Drive) and Fowey town centre.

This year you are able to buy an official 'Du Maurier Festival' shopping bag for just £3.50 - available from 'Bookends Too', the Box Office, the Festival Village during the Festival itself and various other outlets. The bags will available in natural jute and white, with a design in a lovely green - "Du Maurier Festival, Fowey - Cornwall".

You can see full details of the Festival programme and book tickets on line at www.dumaurierfestival.co.uk or request a free Festival brochure by ringing the 24 hour Festival information line on 01726 223535.

Dates

Event 2008 08/05/2008 - 17/05/2008

Monday 10:00 - 22:30

Tuesday 10:00 - 22:30

Wednesday 10:00 - 22:30

Thursday 10:00 - 22:30

Friday 10:00 - 22:30

Saturday 10:00 - 22:30

Sunday 10:00 - 22:30

Bank Holiday 10:00 - 22:30

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