Top Things to do in Isles of Scilly
What to do and see in Isles of Scilly, England: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom including Rushy Bay, St Mary's Riding Centre, Scilly Seal Snorkelling, Bant's Carn Burial Chamber and Halangy Down Ancient Village, St Martin's Vineyard, Carreg Dhu.
1. Rushy Bay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By LesN382 - Telford, United Kingdom
All of these magical islands have their own magical places and this is one of Bryher's. An attractive bay with a stunning sandy beach and clear but cold waters in which to bathe. Overlooks the ex-inhabited island of Samson and if you're lucky you may see seals swimming just off-shore.
2. St Mary's Riding Centre
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5.0 based on 184 reviews
Horse riding treks for all abilities along the beaches and coastline of St. Mary's in the beautiful Isles of Scilly. British Horse Society Approved, fully licenced and insured with qualified instructors. Quiet and well mannered horses and ponies. Lessons also available. Age from 4 years. Prices start at £20pp. The only horse riding establishment in the Isles of Scilly.
Reviewed By G4342LTdebraw
Our first ever ride and Claire put us at ease straightaway. We enjoyed a misty one hour trek including a magical paddle at Porth Hellick and even tried trotting on the way back....Delighted to recommend.
3. Scilly Seal Snorkelling
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5.0 based on 111 reviews
We offer the unique, award wining, experience of snorkelling with seals from St Martin's in the Isles of Scilly. Seeing these beautiful creatures swimming gracefully below you is a wildlife experience not to be missed! We provide all your equipment and you don't even have to have snorkelled before, we will assist and guide you. Our minimum age is 8 and all children need to be accompanied by an adult. We offer a discount on groups of four or more snorkellers.
4. Bant's Carn Burial Chamber and Halangy Down Ancient Village
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4.5 based on 255 reviews
Reviewed By AlchemyT - Bushey, United Kingdom
We explored St Mary's on a cycle and rode right up to the location. The scenic views are breathtaking, the hilltops sanctified burial site overlooking the sea and white sandy beaches.
5. St Martin's Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
A vineyard offering self-guided tours and wine tastings. Self guided tours begin at our visitor centre and take you through the site and up to the top field with panoramic views out over the Eastern Isles before returning returning for al fresco wine tasting in front of the winery. The nine Vine Stops will introduce the site, the vines, the wine making techniques and the unique aspects of the site as well as some of the fauna and flora which call this vineyard their home. The wine tasting is an opportunity to try our still white and rose wines, created from the grapes you will have seen on your tour. There is the opportunity to buy the wine as well as our vineyard apple juice and other local produce at the end of your tour. Children and well behaved dogs welcome!
Reviewed By 12fraserm - Billericay, United Kingdom
Thank you to Holly and her husband for allowing us to wander though the vineyard, the self guided tour was incredibly informative, topped off by being able to taste all their wines accompanied by some helpful tasting notes.
6. Carreg Dhu
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By KimM750 - Exeter, United Kingdom
We always spend a fair amount of our two week holiday in these lovely gardens, primarily as the birds are so tame! Each year we visit, I make a point of completely emptying the large shell bird bath, giving it a good clean and then refilling it, as we know how important hygiene is to keeping birds that share birdbaths and feeders healthy. I do this just with the implements to hand. It's a delightful place to relax, enjoy the birds, flowers and quietness, taking a picnic lunch with you and remembering some brown bread and/or sultanas for the birds! Please top up the bird bath if it's low when you visit - watering cans and water butts are up the hill directly behind the bird bath. Birds need water as much for keeping their feathers in tip top condition, as they do for drinking, although obviously currently water for drinking is vital, whether at home or on St Mary's as birds are literally dying of thirst. If you can, please help collect some of the fallen palm leaves, and make a donation to help keep this beautiful garden open and enjoyed by all.
