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Carbis Bay Beach, Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, Scenic Walking Areas, Cultural Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Carbis Bay Beach, Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, Scenic Walking Areas, Cultural Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Multi-day Toursfromper adultS$1,072- fromper group (up to 6)S$916
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Private Sightseeing Toursfromper group (up to 6)S$803
Crime Toursfromper adultS$28- fromper group (up to 7)S$1,027
Surfing Lessonsfromper adultS$77
Ghost Toursfromper adultS$18
Day Tripsfromper group (up to 7)S$1,027
Beaches
Sheltered beach with calm turquoise waters ideal for paddle boarding and kayaking, complemented by coastal walks, caves exploration, and wildlife sightings.
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Sculpture garden and artist's former home with peaceful ambiance; showcases evocative sculptures amid serene greenery and offers a glimpse into the creator's studio and process.
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Beaches
Pristine beach with clear waters and golden sands, featuring kayak rentals, beach games, and dog-friendly zones. Relish in a cafe with genuine coffee or dine at a distinguished local restaurant.
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Family-friendly beach with clean sand and waves conducive to surfing and bodyboarding, complemented by changing rooms, showers, and a cafe with a pleasant menu.
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Golden sand beach with a changing landscape due to tides, ideal for swimming and seal watching. The locality radiates a local charm with independent shops and eateries, plus maritime history.
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Theatres
Local theater in West Cornwall stages captivating musicals and plays, appealing to all ages with skilled young actors and impressive set designs. Enjoy moving performances from comedy to tragedy.
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Speciality Museums
Historical museum with a quaint collection of local artifacts, providing a glimpse into the area's cultural heritage and past lifestyles.
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Pristine beach with calm waters and scenic views, ideal for family outings. Features a quaint café and provides a serene coastal escape. Early arrival suggested for prime spots.
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- XxLondon, UK48 contributionsSt Ives is a stunning coastal town in Cornwall, famous for its beautiful beaches and vibrant art scene. Enjoy a day lounging on golden sands or exploring local galleries, including the Tate St Ives. Accessible by train from Penzance, the scenic journey will set the tone for your adventure. Make the most of your travel budget with Trainpal; just enter the code for a 20% discount on your train fare!Written 17 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SeaweedMermaidCornwall, UK533 contributionsWe had an absolutely fab visit to the Barbara Hepworth museum. The garden in particular is stunning and it was great to see where she worked and loved and learn about her life. We attended a talk which was really informative and we found the staff generally enthusiastic, friendly and incredibly helpful. We came from the Tate and borrowed a wheelchair to use at both sites and to get from one to the other. The staff really couldn't be more helpful if you have a disability. It's a little difficult to get around the site if you're a wheelchair user as there are stairs so you would need a companion or assistance. I recommend calling them before you go to talk about your requirements. It is well worth the visit.Written 18 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PandamedicLichfield, UK5,936 contributionsWe visit out of season, so the beach is quiet, and not packed.
It's still my favorite beach down here, especially when the sun is out. Lovely golden sand, lovely clear sea, dog friendly, and the beach cafe makes amazing burgers!Written 26 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Paul FChesterfield, UK5,070 contributionsA great beach located in the heart of St Ives. It really catches the weather on this side and can be very dramatic.
Surfing is a must from here, and breathtaking views can be had from the hight vantage points.Written 3 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - AngelawestieLaunceston, UK22 contributionsThe views were amazing not too challenging a walk would definitely do it again all I would say is be prepared ie drinks & rain coatsWritten 27 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Graham DNewton Abbot, UK202 contributionsBeach was nice and quiet on a recent winter weekend trip. Had the whole place to himself, loads of room with the tide out to throw the ballWritten 5 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kevin B13 contributionsJust had the true pleasure of seeing this fantastic youth theatre perform Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour dreamcoat at the amazing Minack Theatre, Porthcurno. We were blessed with lovely sunny weather on Saturday, which made the whole experience truly memorable. For visitors to Cornwall, you MUST..MUST..MUST ..visit The Minack Theatre. And you MUST try to get to see Kidsrus... perform ANYTHING! ANYWHERE ! This group , of FORTY FIVE (!) young actors yet again were outstanding. The production was superb. The singing was a joy. The "orchestra" was wonderful.... and then the kids on stage. AMAZI😲😲NG. There was a lovely twist to the show which should remain a secret.. as only Theatre goers deserve to know and remember. 😂 😂. Congratulations to everyone at KidsrUs, connected with this production. You ALL deserve gold Medals. You continue the outstanding record of producing wonderful shows for the public. Please.. NEVER STOP. And, thankyou for all the effort, practice training, long nights in preparing for the Minack. When are you being invited to the West End?Written 6 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- DavidjellisLowestoft, UK9,498 contributionsI visited St Ives for a few hours as part of a cruise ship excursion from Falmouth and had a wonderful time. Although very busy it didn't distract from the natural beauty of the area, with a variety of beaches to enjoy, from surfing beaches to sandy havens it was really pretty, especially in the warm sunshine.
The town / village centre is quaint with narrow streets full of curiosity shops, art stores, many places selling traditional Cornish pasties, a couple of pubs, etc...so many pretty places to see. Our cruise excursion bus parked up near the rugby ground and we got a local minibus to take us down to Porthmeor beach, from where we could explore the various attractions and sights.
Our guide said that the tourists are best advised to park at Erith and get the scenic train trip into St Ives, and described it as one of the prettiest train journeys in Britain, so that sounds a good plan, although when we drove past Erith train station it was packed...but parking in St Ives itself is unlikely to be an option in the peak summer season.
I loved my visit to St Ives...and would certainly recommend it.Written 25 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Sharon CSomerset, UK98 contributionsWe spent 2+ hours here with an informative and fascinating insight into St Ives and its past history. At time of review £5pp admission but well worth every penny. We could easily have spent longer. Thank you to all the volunteers that make it possible for us to visit.Written 30 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PandamedicLichfield, UK5,936 contributionsLovely beach in a cove. One of the smaller beaches compared to the main ones in St Ives, but nevertheless a good one. Dog friendly when we visited. Toilets and cafe nearby. This beach does get very busy in holiday season though.Written 11 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Timothy F35 contributionsRan the coastal path this afternoon from Zennor to st Ives . Turned out to be 7 miles . Hard going at times. But managed to Run it in 90 mins .Written 11 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- CatSt Ives, UK713 contributionsIt is a great place to walk around with amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean, beautiful beaches, and mother nature.
Love the Chapel at the top (St Nicholas Chapel) and the NCI Coast guard tower.
Great area for picnics and pictures.
Plenty of benches too.Written 17 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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