Newlyn

Newlyn is a coastal town and fishing port in west Cornwall, England, situated on the south coast of Mount's Bay immediately southeast of Penzance. The harbour and waterfront are the town's defining features, with a working fish market and a long-standing maritime economy.

The settlement dates back to the medieval period, but grew significantly during the 18th and 19th centuries as herring fishing and coastal trade expanded.

Newlyn is notable for its cultural heritage, particularly as the centre of the Newlyn School, a colony of artists active from the 1880s to the early 20th century who painted scenes of the fishing community and harbour life in realist styles. Notable figures include Stanhope Forbes. The movement helped establish Cornwall as an important centre of British art; the Newlyn Art Gallery, opened in the late 19th century, continues to showcase local and international work.

In modern times, Newlyn remains a working fishing port with a busy harbour and promenade that is part of the town’s tourism offer. It is closely linked with Penzance and the surrounding Penwith area.