17 Apr — 18 Sep 2025
10:30 — 16:00
Newlyn Art Gallery
WALKING TOURS WITH NEWLYN ART GALLERY DIRECTOR
THU 17 APR / 10 JUL / 21 AUG / 18 SEP 2025
- £95 per person, ‘early bird booking’ if you book by Monday 6 Jan 2025
- £120 per person, standard ticket
- BOOK HERE
Join us for a unique behind-the-scenes tour of Newlyn’s back streets, where you’ll meet local artists, explore historic studios and workshops, and uncover the village’s fascinating, often hidden, past. As both a thriving fishing port and a home for contemporary artists, Newlyn’s story blends its industrial roots with a vibrant cultural heritage.
Led by Newlyn Art Gallery’s Director, James Green, and long-time Newlyn resident and Gallery team member Kathy Hill, this tour offers an insider’s look at the village’s history. For over 150 years, Newlyn has been a haven for artists, and you’ll discover how today’s leading creatives continue to be inspired by its unique landscape. We’ll visit studios that have been in continuous use for more than 130 years and delve into the Newlyn Tidal Observatory’s remarkable century-long collection of tidal data, still vital to modern climate research and artistic inspiration.
During the tour, we’ll explore the current artistic life of the village while reflecting on its rich industrial and cultural heritage. Hear stories of how Newlyn’s environment has shaped the work of local artists in unexpected ways, and enjoy rare insights into the life of the gallery itself.
The tour begins at Newlyn Art Gallery at 10:30, where you’ll be welcomed with coffee and cake at our scenic Garden Café. We’ll enjoy a relaxed group lunch at a local restaurant, giving you time to chat and reflect on the morning’s discoveries. The day concludes back at the gallery at 16:00.
Important Information
This walking tour involves frequent stops and Newlyn’s steep hills, side streets, and potentially slippery harbour areas. If you have accessibility needs, please let us know in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Please wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for the weather, as the walk will go ahead if a little light rain or mizzle is forecast, but we will cancel if heavy rain or wind are forecast as it’s not not very enjoyable walking around in the rain all day. We will make a decision based on the weather three days before the date of the tour, so please leave your mobile number and email address when you book so we can contact you should we need to cancel.
What past participants have said:
“Thank you for such an enjoyable day yesterday!”
“A really enriching experience—we learned so much about Newlyn’s history and heritage.”
£95 per person, ‘early bird booking’ if you book by Monday 6 Jan 2025
£120 per person, standard ticket
Each walk is limited to ten participants, booking essential.
Refreshments and lunch are provided (please pay for your own drinks at the bar), and please bring a bottle of water with you.
If you are a gallery Supporter, Patron or Art Lover, don’t forget to use your 10% discount code.
Venue: Newlyn Art Gallery
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