Guidebook for Cornwall
Arts & Culture
Carved into a Cornish clifftop, an open-air theatre with varied productions including The Royal Shakespeare Company. I implore you to visit The Minack during your visit (even if you don't see a performance) because it's absolutely stunning.
545 locals recommend
The Minack Theatre
Carved into a Cornish clifftop, an open-air theatre with varied productions including The Royal Shakespeare Company. I implore you to visit The Minack during your visit (even if you don't see a performance) because it's absolutely stunning.
Tate St. Ives
Spectacular modern gallery with an ocean view.
Museum and garden preserved as it was in 1975, with sculptures, drawings, photographs and documents.
209 locals recommend
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Barnoon HillMuseum and garden preserved as it was in 1975, with sculptures, drawings, photographs and documents.
Airy harbour museum full of boats, maritime artefacts and displays on smuggling, fishing and rescue.
172 locals recommend
Maritime Museum station
Airy harbour museum full of boats, maritime artefacts and displays on smuggling, fishing and rescue.
Rustic arts facility featuring pottery exhibits, a studio with classes , brick kilns and a gift shop.
59 locals recommend
Leach Pottery
Rustic arts facility featuring pottery exhibits, a studio with classes , brick kilns and a gift shop.
Sightseeing
Saint Michael's Mount
You have to go here. It's stunningly beautiful!
Famous landmark. Land's End marks the most western point of the UK! (I think...)
249 locals recommend
Land's End Landmark Attraction
Land's EndFamous landmark. Land's End marks the most western point of the UK! (I think...)
National Trust - Lizard Point
The Lizard is famous for it's idyllic views.
The little chapel on the top of The Island and my favourite spot in St.Ives - definitely worth taking a walk up here to see the views!
Saint Nicholas Chapel
The little chapel on the top of The Island and my favourite spot in St.Ives - definitely worth taking a walk up here to see the views!
Parks & Nature
Tehidy has over 9 miles of paths and 250 acres of peaceful woods and lakes to explore, together with a café and a picnic area.
110 locals recommend
Tehidy Woods
Tehidy has over 9 miles of paths and 250 acres of peaceful woods and lakes to explore, together with a café and a picnic area.
Eden Project
The largest indoor rain-forest in the world.
Very popular beach in St.Ives famed for it's surfers and sunsets.
252 locals recommend
Porthmeor Beach
Porthmeor HillVery popular beach in St.Ives famed for it's surfers and sunsets.
Porthminster Beach
Warren This might be my favourite beach in St.Ives.
One of the smaller beaches in St.Ives located next to The Island.
121 locals recommend
Porthgwidden Beach
One of the smaller beaches in St.Ives located next to The Island.
Hayle Beach
Carbis Bay Beach
Beach RoadQuieter beach in Carbis Bay.
The three-mile stretch of coastal dunes which extends north-east from the estuary of the River Hayle to Gwithian beach.
11 locals recommend
The Towans
The three-mile stretch of coastal dunes which extends north-east from the estuary of the River Hayle to Gwithian beach.
Food Scene
Hub St Ives
4 Wharf RdAward winning burgers, fantastic atmosphere and lovely views!
Philps
1 Foundry HillWorld famous Pasties. You cannot leave Cornwall without trying one... !!
On the more pricey side, but lovely for cocktails and tapas overlooking Porthmeor beach.
252 locals recommend
Porthmeor Beach
Porthmeor HillOn the more pricey side, but lovely for cocktails and tapas overlooking Porthmeor beach.
The Seafood Cafe
45 Fore St Wonderful seafood restaurant.
Firehouse Bar & Grill
27 Fore St Coffee house, bar and burger joint.
Just a short walk from The Courtyard Studio, this place has some brilliant reviews.
18 locals recommend
Antoninis - Italian Eatery
6-7 Chapel TerraceJust a short walk from The Courtyard Studio, this place has some brilliant reviews.
Located just a short walk from The Courtyard Studio, The Salt Kitchen Bar is a lovely little bar/restaurant with outside seating; perfect for both a quick coffee or a sit down meal!
63 locals recommend
Salt Kitchen Bar
25 Foundry SquareLocated just a short walk from The Courtyard Studio, The Salt Kitchen Bar is a lovely little bar/restaurant with outside seating; perfect for both a quick coffee or a sit down meal!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fabulous views over the harbour, lively atmosphere during peak seasons.
40 locals recommend
The Balcony Bar & Kitchen
Fabulous views over the harbour, lively atmosphere during peak seasons.
A tiny pub in the old pilchard press. Such a quaint, unusual little bar.
10 locals recommend
Pilchard Press Alehouse Micropub
Wharf RoadA tiny pub in the old pilchard press. Such a quaint, unusual little bar.
The oldest pub in St.Ives, The Sloop is located right on the harbour front and is bursting with history. You'll be lucky to get a seat outside in peak season though!!
36 locals recommend
Sloop Inn
The oldest pub in St.Ives, The Sloop is located right on the harbour front and is bursting with history. You'll be lucky to get a seat outside in peak season though!!
Also an amazing restaurant, Alba offer some of the best (poshest!) cocktails in St.Ives.
12 locals recommend
Alba Restaurant
Wharf RoadAlso an amazing restaurant, Alba offer some of the best (poshest!) cocktails in St.Ives.
Essentials
Asda Hayle Harbour Superstore
1 South Quay You won't find a more elaborate ASDA than this!
Carbis Bay
Spa with amazing views.
St Ives Harbour Beach
Wharf RoadIf you fancy a pamper!
Entertainment & Activities
Cinema station
Paradise Park
16 Trelissick RdCountry Skittles
Bunkers HillCoast 2 Coast Karting
Chenhalls RoadDolly P Boat Trips, St Ives
Wharf RoadBoat trips to see the seals.
St Ives Surf School
St.Ives Surf School.