attractions in and around St Ives
Tate St Ives
Culture • Art Gallery
Wonderful seafront gallery showcasing modern and contemporary artists with links to Cornwall
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Culture • Art Gallery
Remarkable insight into the work and outlook of one of Britain’s most important twentieth century artists.
St Nicholas Chapel
Landmarks • Scenic Walking Area
Tiny chapel sitting on top of The Island in St Ives overlooking the bay, beaches and out to the rolling Altantic
The Island
Parks and Nature • Point of Interest
This dramatic headland jutting out into St Ives Bay is a great place to walk, bird spot and take in some the stunning views.
St. Ives Museum
Museums • Speciality Museum
A treasure trove of local history set above one of St. Ives' beautiful beaches.
Harbour Amusements
Fun And Games • Arcade
Small, traditional and family run arcade located on the scenic harbour front of St Ives offering a variety of machines ranging from old classics to new cutting edge virtual reality machines.
Memorial Gardens
Parks and Nature • Gardens
Tiny and tranquil sub-tropical garden in the heart of St Ives town centre.
The Leach Pottery
Museums • Speciality Museum
Pottery museum, gallery, studio and shop has been excelling in the pottery world since 1920
Porthminster Gallery
Culture • Art Gallery
With a reputation for dealing in contemporary and modern British art, the gallery showcases professionally curated collections of paintings, prints, ceramics and sculpture by emerging and leading Cornish, UK and international artists.
RSPB Hayle Estuary
Parks and Nature • Wildlife
The reserve comprises a mix of estuary, tidal pools and marsh in and around the Cornish town of Hayle and is an ideal place to see migrant wading birds, gulls and terns.