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Your Cornish Holiday

Visiting St Ives

St Ives is a beautiful, historic Cornish town, full of art, culture, fantastic food and beautiful beaches too. It’s the ideal place for your UK holiday!

Explore St Ives

St Ives has so much to offer, and Cornerways Guest House is right in the heart of it all! Have a look at some of our favourite local attractions, restaurants and activities.

About St Ives

This port was renowned as one of Cornwall’s finest fishing towns for most of its history, but in the last few centuries, St Ives has undergone a transformation into one of the UK’s finest seaside towns, and a haven for artists and authors.

Its coastal position makes St Ives’ four beaches ideal for watersports like surfing and sea kayaking. The Coastal Path is also a brilliant way to explore the area by foot, and really take in all the natural wonders of Cornwall.

Local Attractions

Overlooking Porthmeor Beach, Tate St Ives is one of the most popular attractions in the area. And if you have a passion for art, there’s also the Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden and the Leach Pottery to explore, as well as St Ives many galleries.

Further afield, there are more treasures to be found, from country homes to the Minack open air theatre, boat trips and tours to the Eden Project.

What's on in St Ives