This page covers a number of places to visit and things to do in St Ives that are not covered elsewhere.

These include:

• Guided Tours - around town every week
• Ayr Field - childrens play area and open space
• Steeple Woodlands - nature reserve
• St Ives Museum - history and heritage

Other sections of the site cover:

• Beaches
• Art Galleries
• Sport
• Shopping
• Entertainment
• What's On

There is alaways plenty to do in St Ives so take a look at the listings below for some ideas.

Regular weekly tours on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays with local guide Valerie Hurry. Running from March to November.

No need to book, simply turn up at 11.00 am outside St Ives Guildhall on Street-an-Pol in the centre of town.

Cost is just £5.00 per person and tours last about an hour and a half with plenty of opportunities to sit. The routes are as level and as easy as is possible in St Ives.

Monday and Friday are ‘St Ives Then and Now’ - history and quirky information about St Ives.

Thursday’s tour is ‘St Ives in the Frame’ - a historical perspective to the art of St Ives.

It is much more interesting to be shown round town by an experienced guide. You’ll learn things that you can’t pick up on your own and have some fun!

And if you can't make the times of the drop on tours you can always ring to book a time to suit. Tours run whatever the weather although in torrential rain the history tour is done from a stunning indoor vantage point!

Valerie can do tours by arrangement for individuals, couples and groups - get in touch for details.

There is more information on her website.

St Ives Cornwall - Guided Tours

St Ives Cornwall - Guided Tours

One of the few public open spaces in St Ives, apart from the beaches, run by an enthusiastic and dedicated community group.

The space has a large grassed area for ball games, childrens play area, butterfly garden and nature zone.

It is a short distance from the town centre - up the hill from Porthmeor Beach.

The group are always looking for more volunteers to help with planting and general maintenance of the site - new members are welcome.

Their website has details of latest news and events.

St Ives Cornwall - Ayr Field

A beautiful forty acre public open space and nature reserve around Knill's Monument, on the hills to the south of town overlooking St Ives Bay.

You can explore the woods, stroll over heathland and discover areas planted with young trees. It really is a great place to visit and a chance to get away from the crowds when St Ives is busy.

Many activities take place at the reserve, including volunteer work sessions on Sunday afternoons (2.00 pm -4.00 pm), research projects and community events.

Their website has more details and the latest news:

St Ives Cornwall - Steeple Woodland

One of the hidden gems of St Ives - the museum is tucked away on Wheal Dream between The Harbour and Porthgwidden Beach.

Its packed with what I can only describe as "stuff" relating to the town, its history and residents. Its run by enthusiastic local volunteeers rather than "professionals" so its a proper old- fashioned museum not an "experience" or "educational enrichment opportunity".

There are hundreds of exhibits which include paintings, stuffed animals, archaeology, old photographs, clothing, textiles, bibles, houshold items, tools, model ships and loads more.

They are keen to recruit new volunteers so if you'd like to help out get in touch.

Entry is just £1.50 for adults and 50p for children.
The museum is open from Easter to the end of October.

St Ives Cornwall - Museum

Reviews some of the attractions around Cornwall and St Ives by both visitors and locals.

TripAdvisor is one of the biggest travel sites on the Net and features reviews and ratings from thousands of "real" people.

These comments give you some views on the best places to visit around Cornwall and help you to plan your day out.

Ancestral Realm - guided tours around ancient sites.

Dolly Pentreath - sailing trips and charters.

Rib Rides - high speed tours of the bay.

St Ives Pleasure Boats - trips around the bay and fishing.

Would you like a full listing here ?
Click here for details of how to get listed.

Or simply call Steve on 01736 797 122.

St Ives Cornwall - Boat Trips