Gwavas, Newlyn

Name: Gwavas
Address: Newlyn, United Kingdom

#7 among attractions in Newlyn

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Gwavas is a residential council estate on the southern outskirts of the town of Newlyn in west Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated immediately west of Gwavas Road and takes its name from nearby Gwavas Farm. ()

Coordinates: 50°6'7"N, 5°33'7"W

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Newlyn United Kingdom

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Gwavas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Pol de Léon's Church, Morrab Gardens, St Mary's Church, Penlee House.

0.9 miS
Church
St Pol de Léon's Church, Mousehole
23 min walk • St Pol de Léon's Church, Paul also known as Paul Parish Church is a parish church in the Church of England Diocese of Truro located in Paul, Cornwall, UK.
1.2 miNE
Nature and wildlife, Garden, Park
Morrab Gardens, Penzance
30 min walk • Morrab Gardens are a municipal garden covering 1.2 ha to the south of Penzance town centre, Cornwall. It is known for its Mediterranean and sub-tropical plants; and for housing the Morrab Library in the grounds.
1.3 miNE
Church
St Mary's Church, Penzance
34 min walk • St Mary's Church, Penzance is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Penzance, Cornwall.
1.1 miNE
Art gallery, Museum, Art museum
Penlee House, Penzance
29 min walk • Penlee House is a museum and art gallery located in the town of Penzance in Cornwall, and is home to a great many paintings by members of the Newlyn School, including many by Stanhope Forbes, Norman Garstin, Walter Langley and Lamorna Birch.
1.2 miNE
Library
Morrab Library, Penzance
30 min walk • The Morrab Library is an independent library based in Penzance, Cornwall in the UK. The library, situated in Morrab House within Morrab Gardens, was founded in 1818 and is financed through membership subscriptions, legacies, grants, and a regular contribution from the Dennis G C Myner Charitable Trust.
1.3 miNE
Architecture, Specialty museum, Museum
Egyptian House, Penzance
34 min walk • The Egyptian House is a grade I listed building in the Cornish town of Penzance. It is built in the style of Egyptian Revival architecture and has been in the ownership of the Landmark Trust since the 1970s. The current building dates from 1835–36.
1.3 miNE
Museum
Trinity House National Lighthouse Museum, Penzance
35 min walk • Trinity House National Lighthouse Centre was a museum in Penzance, Cornwall, UK which housed the national collection of Trinity House.
1.3 miNE
Archaeological site
Market Building, Penzance
35 min walk • The Market Building in Penzance is a Grade I listed building situated at the top of Market Jew Street, Penzance.
~230 ftE
Museum, Modern art museum, Art museum
Newlyn Art Gallery, Newlyn
2 min walk • Newlyn Art Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in Newlyn, Cornwall, UK. Opened in 1895, designed by James Hicks of Redruth and financed by John Passmore Edwards the gallery was conceived as a home and exhibition venue for the Newlyn School of Art the works of which are...
1.1 miN
Forts and castles
Castle Horneck, Newlyn
29 min walk • Castle Horneck is a Grade II* listed building, and refurbished Georgian mansion to the west of the Cornish town of Penzance. It is currently owned by the Youth Hostels Association and has been used as a youth hostel since 1950.
0.8 miNE
Rugby, Sport, Sport venue
Mennaye Field, Penzance
22 min walk • The Mennaye Field is a sports stadium located in Penzance, Cornwall, UK. The ground was provided by the Borough of Penzance for the Penzance and Newlyn RFC formed on Tuesday, 12 December 1944 with the amalgamation of Penzance RFC and Newlyn RFC.