Top Things to do in St Ives
10 Things to do Good for Kids in St Ives That You Shouldn't Miss
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. You never know when nursery rhymes might come true.
Restaurants in St Ives
1. Porthminster Beach
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5.0 based on 1,569 reviews
A favorite place for a family outing, this lovely stretch of beach overlooks Godrevy Lighthouse in the distance.
Reviewed By BO88INS
Excellent beach with a weekly (Tuesday) open air cinema across summer, we watched an afternoon showing of The Greatest Showman - thoroughly enjoyed it. Showings sell out quickly so book in advance to avoid disappointment. VIP tickets best, include popcorn, Gin or soft drink and deck chairs at the front. However, seating was provided for standard tickets and you could get pretty near the front if you arrived early.
2. St Ives Surf School
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5.0 based on 194 reviews
Ocean based fun in the heart of Cornwall. Surf, SUP, Kayak and Coasteering activities in a fun, safe and friendly environment.
3. Kidz R Us
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5.0 based on 466 reviews
Kidz R Us is an extraordinary youth theatre group, working with around 100 young people a year, aged seven and up. A not-for-profit arts charity, we aim to encourage the participation of young people in the performing arts and behind-the-scenes crafts, both for their own personal development and the benefit of the wider community. Production standards are high and since being formed in 1994, we have produced over 70 shows and won numerous awards. Kidz R Us was a finalist in the Best Arts Project category of the 2010 National Lottery Awards and is a recipient of the prestigious Queen's Award for Voluntary Service. Our Artistic Director, Phil Barnett, was awarded a British Empire Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2012, and we are honoured to have Sir Tim Rice as our Patron.
Reviewed By Crowytoes
Went to see Sleeping beauty.. Fantastic performance, staff amazing and so so helpful. A great venue and good disabled accessibility which we needed
4. Ocean Sports Centre
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5.0 based on 69 reviews
Watersports lessons, tours and hire at Carbis Bay, Cornwall. If you want to try your hand at a new watersport sport, progress your skills or discover Cornwall from a different angle, then head down to our Ocean Sports Centre, situated on the idyllic beach of Carbis Bay. We offer an array of watersports for everyone to get involved in!
5. BoatHouse Theatre
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5.0 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By chiswickjules01 - London, United Kingdom
Saw this last night. A fun little play in a tiny theatre which in itself is part of the attraction - something a bit different. Excellent value for £32 for a family of four. We all enjoyed it and we’ll be back next year I hope.
6. JB Adventures
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5.0 based on 56 reviews
Welcome to JB Adventures the one stop activity shop for fun things to do in and around St Ives west Cornwall that specializes in Stand up paddle boarding, kite surfing and Kite buggying and provides Coasteering, Quad biking, Segway, Climbing, Surfing and river trip sessions and lessons and more for all ages and abilities. Our Just Brilliant days out are tailored to make your holiday in Cornwall that extra special so whether you are with friends, family or in a group, stag or hen party we can arrange a bespoke activity itinerary to suit everyone.
7. I Should Coco
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5.0 based on 49 reviews
I should coco is an artisan chocolate shop which produces a huge range of chocolate treats by hand on site. We also run very popular Chocolate workshops for all ages, where you can make your own treats, souvenirs and gifts. come and visit - Dip into Chocolate ! free chocolate tasting for all customers :)
Reviewed By MrSnaz99 - London, United Kingdom
Andrea and Treev gave us a lovely after noon chocolate making at their workshop. It was simple and FUN! And yes...you get to take the chocolate home that you make ! Decent value for money but a really good different activity here in st.ives vs the water based stuff. Would highly recommend and great service and covid adherence from the staff ! We were there 25th July.
8. South West Coast Path - Godrevy Head
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5.0 based on 139 reviews
This short 0.6 mile walk on the South West Coast Path has great views across St Ives Bay, and out to the lighthouse on Godrevy Island just off shore. Children will love the long beach, as well as the island and the lighthouse and the tales of shipwrecks. A good walk in spring, when the coastal grasslands are full of wildflowers and fulmars nest noisily in the cliffs.
Reviewed By mikehowroyd75 - Leeds, United Kingdom
Fantastic site. Lovely staff on the car park who happily showed us how to use the garmin devices for the geocaching and the kids loved it..
9. Escape Time - St Ives
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5.0 based on 462 reviews
Escape Time - St Ives is a Real Life Escape Game experience. Gather a team of between 2 to 6 players and enter one of our locked themed rooms. Placing 60 minutes on the clock it is time to start solving puzzles, finding clues and seeing if you can Escape in Time?!
Reviewed By berlinkie - Valencia, Spain
Our first escape room experience and we weren’t disappointed. Jimmy, our host, was great and explained all we needed to know and offered us as much support as we needed throughout the 60 mins of our prison break. Great time and we want to visit again for the chocolate escape. Thanks Jimmy- brilliant fun!
10. Carbis Bay Beach
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4.5 based on 1,248 reviews
This picturesque bay, located in St Ives, offers outstanding views and a magnificent sandy beach offering many recreational activities such as swimming, boating, surfing, rock climbing and tennis.
Reviewed By Daniparkes - Hereford, United Kingdom
Beautiful place! Not overly commercial- quaint little place with a cafe and toilets near the beach! Parking at the train station, with a short walk down a very steep hill to the most beautiful beaches!! Will defiantly be coming back next year!! The below picture has no filters... it’s like being abroad Here!!!
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