EVENT: Walking Tours With Newlyn Art Gallery Director

“Thank you for such an enjoyable day yesterday!”

“A really enriching experience—we learned so much about Newlyn’s history and heritage.”

“I especially liked the access deep into the harbour of England’s biggest and most historic fishing port.”

THU 17 APR / 10 JUL / 21 AUG / 18 SEP 2025

• £120 per person, incl lunch and refreshments
• 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.