Webb Street Store

The Webb Street Store sits quietly in Polruan, a working grocer's that's been serving the village since 1900. Walk in and you're stepping back roughly a century - the original shop fittings, the creaky wooden counter, the whole arrangement feels exactly as it must have done when locals first started trading here. It's one of those places that works precisely because nobody's tried to turn it into a museum piece.

You can actually buy things here, which is half the charm. Sweets, groceries, the everyday necessities that keep a small Cornish village ticking over. The real draw, though, is the sense of continuity - this isn't a reconstruction or a heritage attraction with admission fees and gift shops. It's just a shop that happens to be brilliantly old.

History enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by how things used to work will find it genuinely interesting. Families passing through Polruan with kids probably won't linger long, but it's worth a five-minute detour if you're exploring the village itself, particularly if you're staying at one of the nearby parks like Tremeer Farm or East Crinnis Holiday Park.

There's no set visiting hours as it operates as a genuine working shop - you pop in when they're open and browse. Polruan itself sits across the water from Fowey, and the village is pleasant enough for a wander, especially if you catch the seasonal ferries or fancy a walk along the coast path. Don't expect queues or crowds. This is quiet Cornish authenticity.