Alfred Wallis Guided Walks

Discover the historic maritime towns of Newlyn, Penzance and St Ives through the life of Alfred Wallis (1855-1942)

Newlyn Harbour by Alfred Wallis
Newlyn Harbour by Alfred Wallis

Alfred Wallis's Newlyn - 1800 to 1877

The walk begins at Jack Lane Bridge. The route will pass the places where Wallis's ancestors lived, the views and subjects that inspired his paintings, and the Old Quay where he worked on fishing luggers in the 1870s.

Cost: £20.00 per person (minimum 2 people, maximum 6). Pre-booking required.

Penzance Harbour by Alfred Wallis
Penzance Harbour by Alfred Wallis

Alfred Wallis's Penzance - 1870 to 1881

The walk begins on Albert Pier. The route will pass the places where Wallis and his extended family lived and worked, the views and subjects that inspired his paintings, and St Mary's church where he was married in 1876.

Cost: £20.00 per person (minimum 2 people, maximum 6). Pre-booking required.

St Ives Bay by Alfred Wallis
View of St Ives by Alfred Wallis

Alfred Wallis's St Ives - 1882 to 1942

The walk begins on West Pier. The route will pass the places where Wallis and his family lived and worked, the views and subjects that inspired his paintings, and his grave in Barnoon Cemetery where he was buried in 1942.

Cost: £20.00 per person (minimum 2 people, maximum 6). Pre-booking required.