Views of St Ives 

Click the picture to see more views of St Ives with its famous clear light, golden sand and azure water.

St.Ives Sailing Club 
Sloop Car Park, St Ives

tel: 01736 799629  website  map  

St Ives Sailing Club allows guest members from affiliated sailing clubs to join with temporary membership for up to 2 weeks.       

Porthminster Watersports 
Porthminster Beach, St Ives

tel: 01736 795915   map  

On Porthminster beach offering kayaks, surfskis and board rental.          

Porthmeor Beach Surf School and Cafe Bar 
Porthmeor Beach, St Ives

tel: 01736 794633   website  map  

On Porthmeor beach offering board/wetsuit rentals and surfing lessons plus a casual restaurant with stunning terraces to watch the surfers from over a glass of wine and a tapas.       

Dogs on beaches St Ives 

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Many of our properties are dog-friendly. Dogs are allowed on all beaches between 1st October and 1st May.Between 1st May and 30th September dogs are not allowed on certain beaches in and around St.Ives (see web link) between 8am and 7pm.

Porthmeor Beach 

Porthmeor Beach is on the wilder, windswept North side of St Ives with Mans Head and The Island promontories offering some protection on the West and East ends of the beach.There is nothing between the beach and America;hence it is one of the best surf breaks in the UK.The beach is also famous for the Tate Gallery which sits majestically above the beach on the site of

Porthminster Beach 

Porthminster is the first beach you see when you arrive in St Ives,and is especially memorable as you approach by train.The beach is backed by subtropical shrubs,the putting green and an exercise area.The golden sand and clear blue water is a draw for families and sunbathers.It is also ideal for canoeing and wind surfing.There are a couple of refreshment shacks,an ice

Porthgwidden Beach 

Porthgwidden beach is one of the most sheltered beaches in St Ives,tucked away between The Island and the harbour.It is particularly beautiful in the morning for sunrise and it is hard to drag yourself away after that!It is a picture perfect example of the English beach scene,complete with lots of sandcastles and buckets and spades.There is a lovely restaurant overloo

Bamaluz Beach 

Bamaluz Beach is at Wheal Dream between Portgwidden and New Pier.It is a rocky cove with golden sand at low tide and amazing deep green water which tempts you to dive in!The beach is dog-friendly all year round and is also popular with families looking for a quieter beach in the high season.

St Ives harbour 

St Ives\' picturesque harbour is the main draw for visitors to the town.It consists of a swathe of golden sand bound by 3 quays- New Pier,Smeaton\'s pier and West Pier and a busy promenade known as The Wharf and Lambeth Walk on the Porthminster side.The harbour provides shelter for fishing and pleasure boats and there is an impressive Lifeboat house on the West Pier.T

Tate Gallery St Ives 

tel: 01736 796226  website  map  

International Modern and Contemporary Art      Showcasing the artistic history of St Ives

Barbara Hepworth Museum 
Barnoon Hill, St Ives

tel: 01736 796 226  website  map  

Gallery set in the studio and gardens of the late Dame Barbara Hepworth- internationally renowned scupltor known for her brave, often monolithic carvings and bronze works inspired by the landscape around St Ives. Examples of her work can also be admired whilst wondering around the town- look out fopr them at The Malakoff (bus station), The Guildhall (tourist informati

Leach Pottery 
Higher Stennack, St.Ives

tel: 01736 799703  website  map  

The museums and studios were newly opened in March 2008 after an exciting and extensive restoration project.  

Wills Lane Gallery 
Wills Lane, St Ives

tel: 01736 795723  website  map  

Tucked away on Wills Lane behind Market Place, this tiny gallery has recently been beautifully renovated and is an inspiring space for local artists to show their work.   

Hall for Cornwall 
Back Quay, Truro

tel: 01872 262466  website  map  

Dance,music,drama,comedy and pantomime in a beautifully restored venue in Truro.

St Ives Arts Club 
Westcotts Quay, St Ives

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The atmospheric Arts Club was established in 1890 and continues to offer a host of entertainment, music and exhibitions in the original waterside venue.

St Ives School of Painting 
Porthmeor Square, Back Road West

tel: 01736 797180  website  map  

Established in 1938 and set in the historic Porthmeor Studios which form part of the seawall on Porthmeor beach with fish cellars below, the school is currently undergoing major refurbishment to bring it back to its former glory. Quality teaching in an inspiring location continue.

The Eden Project 
Bodelva, St. Austell

tel: 01726 811911  website  map  

Visit the world\'s largest greenhouse and step in to each biome to experience a different climate from around the world. The first dome emulates a tropical environment, the second a mediterranean environment.

St Ives Museum 
Wheal Dream, St Ives

tel: 01736 796000  map  

Situated in the old fishing quarter of St Ives and overlooking St Ives bay is St Ives\' best kept secret. A plethora of artefacts and photographs relate to St Ives\' history.

Porthminster Beach Cafe 
Porthminster Beach, St Ives

tel: 01736 795352   website  map  

Porthminster Beach Cafe is located on the slopes of Porthminster Point overlooking St Ives Bay. This restaurant offers a selection of Mediterranean and Asian seafood as well as coffees and pastries.

Porthgwidden Cafe 
Porthgwidden Beach, St Ives

tel: 01736 796791  website  map  

Porthgwidden Cafe is located right on Porthgwidden Beach in an old boathouse and has wonderful views from the restaurant and terrace over the beach to Godrevy Lighthouse far across the bay. It serves Mediterranean dishes and is fully licensed.         

Trencrom Hill 

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Trencrom Hill is the site of an Iron Age hill fort with views over the surrounding area from St.Ives to Penzance. It is strewn with interesting rock formations and standing stones.  OS Grid Ref: SW1536 

West Cornwall Golf Club 

tel: 01736 753401  website  map  

West Cornwall Golf club is the oldest (established in 1889)and probably one of the finest links courses in Cornwall.The course is set in the dunes overlooking the beautiful bay of St Ives.              Guest Memberships are available.

St Ives September Festival 

tel: 01736 798577  website  map  

The September Festival of music, arts and literature runs from 8th to 22nd September 2012.

St Ives Beer Festival 
The Guildhall, Street an Pol

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8th - 9th June 2012 11am to 11pm. Real ale festival organised by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA)-over 70 ales plus ciders, perries and fruit wines. Hot and cold food plus entertainment. £2.50 for Camra members, £4 for non-members.

St.Ives TV 
St Ives Community TV, The Ships Loft, Norway Lane, St.Ives.

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St Ives TV is an open minded, fun and accessible community TV, which offers a regular web podcast about events happening in St Ives.           

St Ives Farmers Market 

Takes place every Thursday at The Guildhall from 930 am to 2pm.Around a dozen stalls selling a range of food and flowers all from within 30 miles of St Ives.