Tamsin and Martyns guidebook
Family fun
This is an award-winning surf school based just 5 minutes drive from Folly farm cottage. A great place for the family to enjoy some of Cornwall best surfing.
Book early as they get very busy around peak times.
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St Ives Surf School
This is an award-winning surf school based just 5 minutes drive from Folly farm cottage. A great place for the family to enjoy some of Cornwall best surfing.
Book early as they get very busy around peak times.
If you are looking for some water fun with either paddle boards or kayaks then head to Carbis Bay beach. It is also a very calm and picturesque family beach.
Parking is busy, our top tip is to drop off at the beach and then park at the top of the hill and walk down.
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Ocean Sports Centre
If you are looking for some water fun with either paddle boards or kayaks then head to Carbis Bay beach. It is also a very calm and picturesque family beach.
Parking is busy, our top tip is to drop off at the beach and then park at the top of the hill and walk down.
Food scene
If you want fresh fish in St Ives then this is our go-to restaurant.
Book early as there are very busy.
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The Seafood Cafe
45 Fore StIf you want fresh fish in St Ives then this is our go-to restaurant.
Book early as there are very busy.
A lovely small restaurant just out of the center of town but overlooking Porthgwiden beach. Book early and ask for the window table.
The views are amazing. And the muscles are the best in town
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Strand Porthgwidden Beach
A lovely small restaurant just out of the center of town but overlooking Porthgwiden beach. Book early and ask for the window table.
The views are amazing. And the muscles are the best in town
Hidden just off Four street in S tIves is Peppers pizza restaurant. Nice family Pizzeria great for the kids.
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Peppers Pasta & Pizzeria
22 Fore StHidden just off Four street in S tIves is Peppers pizza restaurant. Nice family Pizzeria great for the kids.
The Arts
Adult Courses & Classes
In the words of Bernard Leach, a program intended for “students and teachers, for lovers of pots and sound craftsmanship”.
The Leach Pottery creative and engaging workshops for adults take inspiration from the ideas and techniques showcased throughout the history of Leach Pottery. Throwing Courses and workshops take place across the year in addition to seasonal opportunities with makers and insights into the exhibitions at the Leach Pottery.
For the art lovers amongst us, the Tate Gallery is a must-visit whilst in St Ives. Check out their website to see the latest exhibition.
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Tate Gallery station
For the art lovers amongst us, the Tate Gallery is a must-visit whilst in St Ives. Check out their website to see the latest exhibition.
Nestled in the center of St Ives, The Barbara Hepworth Museum is a must-visit for any visitor to St Ives.
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Barbara Hepworth Museum und Skulpturengarten
Barnoon HillNestled in the center of St Ives, The Barbara Hepworth Museum is a must-visit for any visitor to St Ives.
One of the treasures of Cornwall. Check out the website to see what plays are on.
Keep an eye out for basking sharks in the waters below the theatre (they are harmless plankton feeders) .
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Das Minack-Theater
One of the treasures of Cornwall. Check out the website to see what plays are on.
Keep an eye out for basking sharks in the waters below the theatre (they are harmless plankton feeders) .
Feel free to drop us a message and we can let you know if there are any exhibitions or workshops on during your visit.
The Leach Pottery
Feel free to drop us a message and we can let you know if there are any exhibitions or workshops on during your visit.
Definitely book up early as it can be extremely busy during the busy parts of the year.
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St Ives School Of Painting
21 Back Rd WDefinitely book up early as it can be extremely busy during the busy parts of the year.