Visit Newlyn, Cornwall
This page gives you all the latest information on visiting Newlyn located in West Cornwall, we have a list of ideas below on the top things to do in Newlyn as well as recommendations on the best restaurants and why we think Newlyn is one of the most popular places to visit in Cornwall.
Newlyn is situated in Mounts Bay, just a stone's throw away from Penzance and Newlyn harbour is one of the largest working fishing ports in the UK, it is a hub for bringing in fresh seafood to be auctioned off to buyers from seafood restaurants in Newlyn and fishmongers all over Cornwall and even Europe.
Newlyn is situated in Mounts Bay, just a stone's throw away from Penzance and Newlyn harbour is one of the largest working fishing ports in the UK, it is a hub for bringing in fresh seafood to be auctioned off to buyers from seafood restaurants in Newlyn and fishmongers all over Cornwall and even Europe.
Even though it is only a small fishing town, Newlyn once had a huge role in maintaining and recording Britain's sea level - Since 1921 a small unassuming hut sits at the end of the private south pier which monitored and set the national datum from which all height measurements were taken right up until the 21st century. Its rich history makes Newlyn an authentic Cornish fishing town with plenty of character, plus its location makes it easy to visit a host of other towns and attractions nearby whilst on your holiday in Newlyn.
Top things to do in Newlyn...
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Explore The Working Harbour – The day starts early in Newlyn fish market with restaurant buyers from all over the country making their bids for the days catch, you might need to set an alarm for this one though as these auctions start from 4am! It's a great experience to watch a fast-paced fish market in action.
www.newlynharbour.com Browse Newlyn's Art Galleries – Newlyn is lucky enough to have a few galleries throughout the town, we recommend the Newlyn Art Gallery as it often hosts events, exhibitions and workshops, also has a great café with amazing views across to St Michaels Mount. www.newlynartgallery.co.uk Go for a Coastal Walk - If you have visited the Newlyn art gallery, this is a great place to start a coastal walk - Head towards the Harbour and watch the working fisherman navigate their trawlers through the harbour walls, walk through or alongside the harbour, which then joins on to the coastal path that leads all the way to Mousehole, which is yet another picturesque fishing port of Cornwall - Plenty of cafés and restaurants to stop off for lunch await you there! |
Visit Newlyn Filmhouse Cinema – Newlyn's Film house is a cosy small cinema that boasts a spacious restaurant and bar, a must whilst visiting Newlyn.
www.newlynfilmhouse.com One For The Kids – Located just next to the Newlyn art gallery is a well-equipped Skatepark covering a large, wide area so there's enough space for beginners and the more advanced to enjoy together. Take a Short Art Course - The Newlyn school of art offers short courses in a variety of different subjects; They cover everything from abstract work to coastal landscapes and modern portraits. www.newlynartschool.co.uk Newlyn Fish Festival – Launched in 1991 to promote support the development and sustainability of Cornish fishing industry, the Newlyn fish festival is held on august bank holiday every year, and showcases fresh local produce along with arts and crafts, live cookery demonstrations and of course a fish auction. |
Restaurants in Newlyn...
We have covered all the top things to do in Newlyn now we are helping you visit all the best restaurants in Newlyn, we have listed all the top spots to eat and drink during your trip to Cornwall. Famous for having one of the largest fishing harbours in the UK means Newlyn has some of the freshest seafood available and many local restaurants benefit and take full advantage of this. To find out more about the place, view menus and book a table just click on your restaurant of choice below:
Argoe (Great harbour views/Fresh local seafood and wine)
The Meadery (Medieval themed platters and strong Cornish mead wine)
Tolcarne Inn (British gastro pub food, features plenty of fresh local seafood)
Duke Street Café (Cornish breakfasts and lunches, cream teas and cakes, barista coffee)
Mackerel Sky Seafood (Highly rated seafood bar)
Red Lion (Authentic Fishermans pub)
Aunty May's Pasty Company (Generously sized 'proper' Cornish pasties)
Click here for a break down of the 12 best restaurants & places to eat in Newlyn!
The Meadery (Medieval themed platters and strong Cornish mead wine)
Tolcarne Inn (British gastro pub food, features plenty of fresh local seafood)
Duke Street Café (Cornish breakfasts and lunches, cream teas and cakes, barista coffee)
Mackerel Sky Seafood (Highly rated seafood bar)
Red Lion (Authentic Fishermans pub)
Aunty May's Pasty Company (Generously sized 'proper' Cornish pasties)
Click here for a break down of the 12 best restaurants & places to eat in Newlyn!
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What is Newlyn famous for...Fishing
Being the heart of Cornish fishing – Newlyn is a working fishing harbour that’s full of character, its home to some of the best fresh seafood Cornwall has to offer and is becoming more popular each year. Many of the restaurants in Newlyn benefit and take full advantage of its fishing history! |
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If you only do one thing whilst visiting Newlyn...Jelberts Ice Cream!
This famous Cornish ice cream shop is guaranteed to have a queue on a sunny summers day - They only make enough ice cream to last that day, so when its gone, its gone! One thing to note is that they only serve one flavour, vanilla! With optional clotted cream and a flake on top. A combination that clearly works, as this place has been going for over 40 years and is a must when visiting Newlyn! |
Sight seeing in Newlyn Cornwall
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Stood proudly on the edge of Newlyn Green this life size bronze statue is of a young fisherman casting his line to shore as he arrives home -
It has been on display since 2007 made by local sculpture Tom Leaper as a memorial to honour past fisherman who have sadly lost their lives at sea. With over 20 local fishermen losing their lives since 1980 the artwork is a place where locals and visitors can all pay their respects when looking out to sea. Newlyn is the perfect place for family holidays in Cornwall, with plenty of sight seeing and things to do in Newlyn. |
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This view is from part of Newlyn harbour called the Old Quay, Built in 1435 the old quay in Newlyn is a medieval quay and was the final port of the famous mayflower on its voyage to America, stopping of to pick up fresh water. Built to protect the harbour from wild sees and even wilder pirates, over the centuries Newlyn and neighbouring Penzance were victims of countless pirate raids, continuing until the late 1800’s. The old quay is no longer in use for commercial fishing as Newlyn has expanded its harbour and become one of the largest working harbours in the UK.
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