Attractions in Newlyn
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Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens / Penzance
The Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens are probably the newest addition to Cornwall's tradition of great gardens. Only opened in 2012 the gardens have already become an established fixture on the itinerary of green-fingered visitors...
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Leach Pottery / St Ives
Established by Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada in 1920, many studio potters have had their training here. The historic pottery buildings have been restored, there are regular exhibitions and a selling gallery with work by leading contemporary potters.
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Newlyn Art Gallery / Newlyn
Public art gallery featuring contemporary art. Located on the edge of Newlyn Green, overlooking the sea, the gallery take full advantage of its position with the recent addition of a glass pavilion.
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The Exchange Gallery / Penzance
Contemporary art gallery showcasing the very best of national and international contemporary art. The converted telephone exchange also has a cafe and education space
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Established in 1990, the museum has an elaborate collection of lighthouse equipment that helps to tell the story of how an organization, Trinity House, has built and maintained lights around the coast of England and Wales for over 400 years.
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Penlee House Gallery and Museum / Penzance
Home to a permanent collection of Newlyn School paintings and an exhibition detailing the history of Penzance
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Wayside Folk Museum (NOW CLOSED) / Zennor
The Wayside Folk Museum in Zennor has thousands of artefacts reflecting both the domestic and industrial history of the area
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Mousehole Bird Hospital and Sanctuary / Mousehole
Bird hospital and sanctuary for sick and injured birds
