Visit St Ives, Cornwall: Best Things to See and Do, St Ives, England
St Ives is a quaint fishing village with cobbled lanes and old cottages, and a stunning natural setting. But there is more to the town than this: it is also home to a long artistic heritage, the home of artists and galleries. So why should you visit St Ives, and what are the best things to see and do there?
St Ives is a lovely unspoilt seaside town with a maze of old streets, independent shops and restaurants, and a picturesque harbour. It is also surrounded by the natural beauty of Cornwall鈥檚 north coast and offers sandy beaches, coastal walks and fabulous conditions for surfing.
It also has a thriving art scene. This is a place that attracts both artists and art lovers. Even if you are not a painter or a photographer yourself you will be seduced by the light and the setting. And, of course, you can visit the world famous art galleries. All of this makes St Ives one of the聽best places to visit in Cornwall.聽
Two of St Ives鈥� major tourist attractions are the Tate Gallery and the Barbara Hepworth Museum. But these are just a part of a long established heritage. It all started when J M W Turner arrived at the beginning of the 19th聽century, drawn by the light, the landscape, and the attractive village. Since then artists have flocked to St Ives, hoping to capture that elusive beauty in their work. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
St Ives is a lovely unspoilt seaside town with a maze of old streets, independent shops and restaurants, and a picturesque harbour. It is also surrounded by the natural beauty of Cornwall鈥檚 north coast and offers sandy beaches, coastal walks and fabulous conditions for surfing.
It also has a thriving art scene. This is a place that attracts both artists and art lovers. Even if you are not a painter or a photographer yourself you will be seduced by the light and the setting. And, of course, you can visit the world famous art galleries. All of this makes St Ives one of the聽best places to visit in Cornwall.聽
Two of St Ives鈥� major tourist attractions are the Tate Gallery and the Barbara Hepworth Museum. But these are just a part of a long established heritage. It all started when J M W Turner arrived at the beginning of the 19th聽century, drawn by the light, the landscape, and the attractive village. Since then artists have flocked to St Ives, hoping to capture that elusive beauty in their work. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Visit St Ives, Cornwall: Best Things to See and Do
Guide Location: England » St Ives
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Karen Warren
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Guide Location: England » St Ives
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Karen Warren
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Tate Gallery
- Barbara Hepworth Museum
- Nicholas Chapel
- St Ives Bakery
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