Guided Heritage Walking Tour in Newlyn
Overview
This tour is a guided walk around Newlyn’s historic port and town, led by archaeologist Jeanette Ratcliffe, who is part of the local community.
Situated in the northwest corner of Mount’s Bay, protected from the prevailing westerly winds, Newlyn originated as a seasonal fishing settlement. After surviving a Spanish raid of 1595, its fortunes rose dramatically, as a centre for the Cornish pilchard fishery. Boosted by the 19th century arrival of the railway, Newlyn grew into the largest fishing port in Cornwall, with its economy still today heavily based on fish.
Newlyn is also famous for its late 19th – early 20th century Newlyn School of Artists – painters working in the ‘plein air’ style attracted to the town’s spectacular natural setting and the ‘picturesque’ quality of its people and streetscapes. Newlyn’s continuation as a premier fishing port, alongside being a base for local artists and art-loving visitors, makes it a uniquely special place.
Situated in the northwest corner of Mount’s Bay, protected from the prevailing westerly winds, Newlyn originated as a seasonal fishing settlement. After surviving a Spanish raid of 1595, its fortunes rose dramatically, as a centre for the Cornish pilchard fishery. Boosted by the 19th century arrival of the railway, Newlyn grew into the largest fishing port in Cornwall, with its economy still today heavily based on fish.
Newlyn is also famous for its late 19th – early 20th century Newlyn School of Artists – painters working in the ‘plein air’ style attracted to the town’s spectacular natural setting and the ‘picturesque’ quality of its people and streetscapes. Newlyn’s continuation as a premier fishing port, alongside being a base for local artists and art-loving visitors, makes it a uniquely special place.
Inclusions
- Historic photographs and paintings of Newlyn will be shown to explain how the port has changed.
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Newlyn, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall, England
Discover this ancient fishing port’s fascinating maritime and artistic heritage as you walk around its historic harbour and streets.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Newlyn, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall, England
Discover this ancient fishing port’s fascinating maritime and artistic heritage as you walk around its historic harbour and streets.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
gayskiguy
August 2022
Recently, Jeanette guided me around historic Newlyn. She is engaging, articulate and incredibly knowledgeable about all things Newlyn. The history, the artist scene, the fishing industry, the local walks and scenery and more. We went from location to location where she brought what we were looki...
Recently, Jeanette guided me around historic Newlyn. She is engaging, articulate and incredibly knowledgeable about all things Newlyn. The history, the artist scene, the fishing industry, the local walks and scenery and more. We went from location to location where she brought what we were looking at to life in a most engaging way. Where the shoreline used to be, where the first quay was built, the derelict ice factory, the fish-market/harbour, the medieval core, the hostelries, the fishmongers and more. She enhanced the experience with a book full of famous paintings and maps from different dates. We paused in many places and she would use a painting or map to show me "how it was". A terrific experience. I gather she can also arrange boat trips and other walks for a group. Superb.DemelzaS
August 2023
Absolutely brilliant tour and learnt so much. Loved seeing all the maps and photos of Newlyn School paintings Many thanks Jeanette we all really enjoyed it.,
Absolutely brilliant tour and learnt so much. Loved seeing all the maps and photos of Newlyn School paintings Many thanks Jeanette we all really enjoyed it.,