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| St Ives | ||
| country | England | |
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| Residents | 11.226 (2011) | |
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| Tourist info web | https://www.stives-cornwall.co.uk/ | |
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St Ives is a small coastal town on the north coast of Cornwall, Near Penzance.
Originally a fishing village, it grew into a seaside resort and has long attracted artists. Today it is a cluster of houses, narrow streets, craft and gift shops that climb the slopes above Portminster Harbor (east into the bay) and cross the ridge to Portmeor Beach (north into the Atlantic). These two coastlines meet on the headland "The Island". South of the old town and the train station, St. Ives merges into Carbis Bay.
background
getting there
By plane
By train
The station 1 St Ives station is at the southern end of the city.
By bus
In the street
By boat
mobility
The streets are narrow and congested in the center of St. Ives. So the best way to explore it is on foot - don't bring a car. But driving makes sense for remote accommodations and beaches in Carbis Bay, Lelant, and Hayle.
The A2 bus goes to Penzance every hour via Lelant, St. Erth and Marazion (for St. Michael's Mount), travel time approx. 45 minutes, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
After Land's End, the A3 bus runs every hour on the B3306 via St Just, Pendeen and Zennor. Or go to Penzance and then take the A1 bus, which runs every hour through Newlyn, Lamorna and Porthcurno, approximately an hour from 7am to 6pm.
These "A" buses, operated by First Kernow, are blue double decker with open roof in the summer.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Tate St Ives, Porthmeor Beach TR26 1TG. Tel.: 44 1736 796226.
Outpost of the Tate Gallery, focusing on Cornwall based artists such as Alfred Wallis, Terry Frost and Barbara Hepworth. The round, modern building is a reminder of the gas works that once stood here.Open: Mar-Oct daily 10 a.m.-5: 8 p.m., Nov-Feb Tue-Sun 10 a.m.-4: 8 p.m.Price: There is a combined ticket with the Hepworth. - 2 Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden.Indoor gallery, outdoor exhibition, and studio that showcases the works of this influential sculptor who worked in bronze, stone, wood, and more.
- 3 The Saint Ives Museum
- 4 Anima mundi
activities
beaches
- Porthmeor Beach. On the north side of the city overlooking the Atlantic. It's half a kilometer long with firm sand and sometimes good waves for surfing.
- Porthminster Beach. The sheltered, east-facing beach that is more suitable for young children.
- Carbis Bay. About three kilometers south of St. Ives is a great sandy beach.
shop
kitchen
nightlife
- 1 The Sloop Inn
- 2 The Legion
accommodation
There are more than 70 B & Bs as well as several nice little hotels in St. Ives. More accommodation can be found along the coast.
Learn
Work
security
health
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
- https://www.stives-cornwall.co.uk/ - Official website of St Ives
