St Ives

St Ives by train

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Discover St Ives

St Ives, a seaside town in Cornwall, is celebrated for its sandy beaches and thriving art community. Tate St Ives, perched above the Atlantic, showcases modern art, while the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden offer insights into local artistic heritage. Porthmeor Beach attracts surfers and beachgoers, while cobbled streets lead to unique shops and galleries. St Ives is a harmonious blend of coastal beauty, art, and culture, making it a vibrant retreat.

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Holidays by land and sea

St Ives train holidays

  • Short break to St Ives

    Penzance, St Ives, Bath

    A short jaunt to St Ives ticks all the boxes for the perfect city break by train.

  • Discover St Ives

    Bath, St Ives, Penzance, Falmouth

    Get under the skin of St Ives on an overland journey by train through United Kingdom, with time to discover the city sites and venture out into lesser-known suburbs.

  • The Cornish Coast

    St Ives, Penzance

    Sit back and relax on an adventure to Cornwall's coast to eat ice cream and build sandcastles on St Ives' golden beaches, then follow in the footsteps of pirates in the seaside town of Penzance.

  • Uncover the inspiration of the Newlyn School, and gallery hop your way across the Tate, the Hepworth and the New Craftsman galleries.

  • Explore Cornwall

    St Ives, Falmouth, Penzance

    Soak up the Cornish coast by day along the scenic St Ives Bay line, and by night as you traverse along the Night Riviera, lulled by the sound of the sea.

Activities and local areas in St Ives

  • Seal Island

    Take a boat trip from St Ives’ harbour to Seal Island to spot some seals and see the coast from a different perspective.

  • Sloop Inn

    Relax with a drink in the iconic Sloop Inn, the oldest pub in St Ives.

  • Surf in St Ives

    Surf on the Blue Flag-rated Porthmeor beach, or hire a stand up paddleboard (SUP) from the watersports centre on Porthminster Beach (on the harbour side of St Ives town).

  • Tate Museum

    Wander around the Tate Gallery for work by iconic modern artists with links to St Ives.