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St Ives (Cornish: Porth Ia, [1] meaning " St Ia 's cove") is a seaside town, civil parish and port in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The town lies north of Penzance and west of Camborne on the coast of the Celtic Sea. In former times, it was commercially dependent on fishing.
St Ives – the dazzling jewel in Cornwall’s crown. A picturesque fishing harbour and seaside town with a quartet of golden beaches. Voted best family holiday destination by Coast magazine and one of TripAdvisor’s top 10 European beaches. Wander through the maze of narrow cobbled streets, independent shops LINK and fisherman’s cottages in ...
St Ives: Experience the Artistic Charm of Cornwall's Seaside Town. St Ives has everything you need for a holiday in Cornwall. A choice of beaches, stunning views, great surf, a wide range of places to eat and some of the finest art galleries in the UK. No wonder people come back year after year. St Ives has five fantastic beaches to choose from ...
- Scenic Stroll
- Art and Culture in St Ives
- An Afternoon Mooch
- Dinner with A View
- Getting There
First things first, get your bearings and soak up the salty air and bohemian lifestyle of this small town. From the train station, you can walk along the harbour dotted with colourful fishing boats, past Porthgwidden Beach to the beautiful headland known as the Island. Arm yourself with a traditional Cornish pasty from one of the many local shops (...
St Ives has long been a haven for artists and is the birthplace of the St Ives School, a group of artists including Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth and Patrick Heron. It’s no wonder, then, that the Tate set up camp here. Housed in an iconic spiral-shaped building, the modern European art on display at Tate St Ives is a must-see, and the gallery has...
No trip to St Ives is complete without an afternoon wandering the quaint backstreets of fisherman’s cottages lined with shops, bakeries and local galleries. Meander down Fore Street and enjoy a traditional Cornish cream tea at The Yellow Canary; bag yourself a piece of Cornish artwork at the New Craftsman Gallery; and try to walk past the glut of c...
Recharge your batteries and replenish the lost calories by ending a day of exploring with dinner. With some of the best restaurants in Cornwall, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Porthminster Beach Café and Seafood Café specialise in the fruits of the Cornish sea, or for supper with a sea view head to the terrace at The Loft. More casual diners should h...
Parking in St Ives is notoriously tricky (and expensive), especially in the summer when the town is thronged with tourists. If you have a car, a more rewarding option is to use the Park & Ride at St Erth station – a 15-minute drive from St Ives – and catch the coastal train to St Ives station. It’s only two stops and you can enjoy spectacular ocean...
By Cadazan. 24,477. St Ives, United Kingdom. St. Ives boasts a quartet of golden-sand beaches. Sheltered coves draw swimmers and sun-worshippers, but water-sports aficionados visit St. Ives for great surfing, windsurfing and water-skiing conditions. And on your way there, keep your eyes peeled for a dude with seven wives.
St. Ives' coastline boasts golden sands and crystal clear waters, perfect for every type of beach day. Enjoy sun-soaked relaxation with unparalelled views, whilst adventure seekers revel in an array of water sports – from surfing the Atlantic's waves to kayaking through serene coves. To get closer to the action, why not go on a boat trip and ...
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From the St Erth roundabout take the turning signposted St Ives and 10 minutes down the B3311 you will have arrived. (Parking in the summer season is notoriously difficult to come by, so get there early) Train: St Ives has its own train station with a branch line from St Erth. To combat the lack-of-parking problem they offer a convenient park ...
