The village of Newlyn is situated approximately a five minute drive away from Penzance. Penzance has a range of large and small shops, main rail station, together with the Ferry Port for excursions to the Isles of Scilly. Penzance also has its own open air pool.
Newlyn itself is a quaint but bustling fishing port (and home to one of the largest fishing fleets in the country). There are galleries, cafes, restaurants and a variety of pubs. The nearest pub to Christmas Cottage is the Fisherman's Arms a few minutes walk away, where you will be assured of a warm welcome.Excellent fish and seafood are available locally from the fishermen or fish market. There is a small supermarket, butchers, florists, bakers, green-grocers, pharmacy, together with a newsagent, gift shops and a Post Office.
Along the coast a short distance is Mousehole, yet another picturesque village and harbour. Although there are many pleasant coastal walks, the bus service operates regularly and there is also an excellent taxi service. Land’s End is a short drive away as are Marazion and Heligan Gardens. The Eden Project and the Tate Gallery St Ives are a little further away. Nearby are sandy beaches for children to play and dig, and also for windsurfers and surfers. Scuba diving trips leave from Penzance and Newlyn.
Entertainment in the summer can be enjoyed at the Minack Open Air Theatre at Porthcurno, an excellent way to spend an evening, with the backdrop of the sea. The annual Newlyn Fish Festival is an interesting and colourful event, and prior to Christmas and through to the New Year, Newlyn, and the neighbouring Mousehole enjoy spectacular Christmas Lights.
Newlyn Amenities
Inns & Pubs
Fishermans Arms Inn - Fore St, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5JR. Tel - 01736 363399
The Dolphin Inn - Jack Lane, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5HZ. Tel - 01736 366253
The Star Inn - The Strand, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5HW. Tel - 01736 368674
The Red Lion Inn - 36, Fore St, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5JR. Tel - 01736 362012
Tolcarne Inn - Tolcarne Place, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 5PR. Tel - 01736 363074
Swordfish Inn - The Strand, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 5HN. Tel - 01736 362830
Restaurants
Italian Kitchen - 4, New Road, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 5PZ. Tel - 01736 363446
The Smugglers - 12, Fore St, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 5JN. Tel - 01736 331501
The Meadery - The Coombe, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5HT. Tel - 01736 365375
Takeaways
China Garden - 22, The Strand, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5HW. Tel - 01736 367843
Bakeries
Warrens Bakery - 11, The Strand, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 5HH. Tel - 01736 362771Aunty May's Pasty Co - 3, The Coombe, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5HS. - Tel 01736 364583
Butchers
Lenterns Butchers - The Bridge, New Rd, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 5PZ. Tel - 01736 362760
Taxis
Stone's Taxis - 3-5, The Coombe, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5HS. Tel - 01736 363400/364772
Surgery & Pharmacy
Newlyn Surgery - Tolcarne Place, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5PR. Tel - 01736 351014
Newlyn Pharmacy - 5, The Strand, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5HH. Tel - 01736 362324
Post Office
Post Office - The Strand, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5HL.
Florist
Plants For All Seasons - 5, New Rd, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5PZ. Tel - 01736 331848
Groceries
Co-op Foodstores (Link cashpoint inside)- 18, The Strand, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5HN. Tel - 01736 362593
Newsagent
J Barron & Son - 19, The Strand, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5HL. Tel - 01736 367349
Hairdressers
Crew - 1, The Coombe, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5HS. Tel - 01736 366599
Other
Newlyn Art Gallery - New Road, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall. TR18 5PZ. Tel - 01736 363 715