Top Things to do in St Ives
Top 10 Free Things to do in St Ives, England
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. 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..
3. Anima Mundi
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Anima-Mundi was founded by Joseph Clarke, who has curated in excess of 100 exhibitions over a twenty year period, working with international artists in all media. The gallery is based in a former Christian Science reading rooms in St Ives, Cornwall which was converted in to a significant gallery space. The space is one of the largest outside of London which has helped to aid Anima-Mundi’s international reputation for representing the very best in contemporary art. Since its inception, Anima-Mundi has strived to offer its international collectors unique access to a diversity of contemporary artworks whilst supporting its artists through collaborations with museums and art centres around the world. In parallel Anima-Mundi is a supporter of philanthropic works via collaborations with charities and organisations including Grenfell Tower Community Action Fund, The House of St Barnabas, Spectrum, Shelterbox, ArtCOP21, Cape Farewell and The Green Party among others
4. Wills Lane Gallery
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Wills Lane Gallery in St. Ives, Cornwall specialises in bringing exceptional contemporary fine and applied art to the South West. Artists and designers of national and international significance are exhibited alongside new talent, including artists, paintings, drawings, watercolours, prints, photography, sculpture, metalwork, ceramics, glass, weaving, jewellery. The gallery's exhibition changes as works are sold and new works come in, and from time to time there are solo exhibitions. Wills Lane Gallery is the only gallery in Cornwall to be invited to exhibit at the renowned 'COLLECT' International Art Fair for contemporary objects.
5. 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!!!
6. Porthmeor Beach
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4.5 based on 1,174 reviews
This half-mile-long beach with firm sands is a popular recreational area around St. Ives, where all amenities are available, including beach chalets.
Reviewed By P5169HXdavidr
Great beach with good amenities and a great surf school easy access and very clean well worth a visit
7. Salthouse Gallery
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
8. Barnoon Cemetery
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4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By El_Stevo1 - London, United Kingdom
A very peaceful place with a beautiful view of Porthmeor Beach. It was very interesting the headstones and of some of the people buried here. Some were Master Mariners, where others had served in the wars, especially one of Mary Gyles Andrews whom served in the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force. The surname ‘Carbines’ featured very heavily here so presumably this family name is heavily associated with St. Ives. The beautiful gravestone of the late Artist, Alfred Wallis, was also lovely to look at.
9. The Island - Pendinas
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4.5 based on 191 reviews
Reviewed By 806peterz - London, United Kingdom
When you walk down the high street in St Ives, you come to what was an island. Lovely place for a walk with great views, a lookout station and an ancient chapel (which was unfortunately closed for renovations). There is a path, with some steep steps at the lookout station end, that goes right round the island and takes you back into town. There a plenty of benches so you can just enjoy the views and the sound of the sea.
10. Porthkidney Sands
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4.5 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By mrssjpage - Shropshire, United Kingdom
What a stunning dog friendly beach, few little caves to explore, lovely and quiet, shells to collect. Watching the tide go out is amazing as it creates lots of little sand banks. No toilet facilities, shops or cafes which is brilliant as it means it doesn’t get busy. Brilliant for the kids too to build sandcastles, have a dip in the sea and just be kids. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a beautiful quiet dog friendly beach. Will definitely be back.
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