Newlyn Heights

Things to do

• The old fishing village of Newlyn (now part of the wider Penzance conurbation) has such a deep-rooted history that it was one of the last bastions of the Cornish language, kept alive by the tight-knit fishing community until it died out in the 1700s (though it’s currently undergoing a revival). Exploring this heritage is easily done via the Newlyn Village Trail, which starts at the Fishermen’s Mission

• Art is another big draw in Newlyn. In the 1880s several artists moved to the town, captivated by the light and the harbour community. Many of the works painted by the artists' colony they formed, the Newlyn School, can be seen at Penlee House Gallery and Museum in neighbouring Penzance but don’t miss Newlyn Art Gallery, a landmark building dating back to 1895 that now hosts a vibrant programme of art exhibitions and workshops in tandem with its sister site in the centre of Penzance

• Shopping is a pleasure in Newlyn. Home to several independent food shops - including an artisan bakery, butcher, cheese shop, grocer and ice cream shop – you’ll also find three fishmongers and two shellfish merchants just a scallop shell’s throw from where the boats come in

• While the buzzy bars and restaurants of Penzance are walkable from Newlyn there are some excellent places to eat and drink right on the doorstep, from Mackerel Sky seafood bar and harbourside fish restaurant Argoe to local fish and chip shop, Lewis, historic maritime dining pub, The Tolcarne Inn, Lovetts wine bar and coffee shop, the Newlyn Fermentary, for fresh kefir, and Jeliberts ice cream parlour

• Local independent cinema, the Newlyn Filmhouse, has a lively cocktail bar and restaurant for an evening out under cover

• Walk just a short way around the coast to Penzance’s Jubilee Pool, a beautifully restored Art Deco lido with a geothermal bathing area and a terrace café for post-swim drinks, meals and snacks

• Explore the region’s mining heritage with a day trip to fascinating Geevor Tin Mine

• Further afield you’re within easy reach of the galleries and museums of St Ives, landmark attractions such as St Michael’s Mount, Lands’ End and the Minack Theatre and some of the best beaches, coastal paths and protected landscapes in West Cornwall