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St Ives
Image by Matt Jessop - supplied by Visit Cornwall
St Ives, the most famous of Cornish holiday towns, loved for generations, is easy to reach by road or by air and easy by train, too, along one of the most spectacular railway journeys in Britain to crystal blue waters, golden sands and a warm welcome.
Life here is cradled around the harbour where boats still land good catches of freshest fish for the local restaurants to nourish you with. Brought ashore on the ancient granite quays, the catch is of the highest quality for your dinner plate or for the tables of some of Britain's finest restaurants.
A maze of tiny cobbled streets to wander through, lined by fishermen's cottages, with a breathtaking seaside vista to greet you at the end of each one.
Tate st ives, part of the Tate Gallery in London, is a stunning building with a varying exhibition of local and national works, well worth a visit.
Upcoming Events
St Ives September Festival - Saturday 13 September 2025 to Saturday 27 September 2025
THE 2025 ST IVES SEPTEMBER FESTIVAL WILL TAKE PLACE from Saturday September 13 until Saturday September 27
WELCOME once again to our beautiful town by the sea in Cornwall for 15 exciting days of music and the arts.
The new venue for headline music events is St Ives Theatre following its major renovation. With a capacity of 312, it is an amazing place and, for the first time, September Festival-goers can book numbered seats so it is first come first served to reserve the best ones!
The Festival will once again burst into life with the first of two vibrant Saturday afternoons of Aspects-sponsored Street Entertainment with Falmouth Marine Band leading the way.
The opening day will herald two weeks of events including Music, Poetry, Comedy, Films, Exhibitions, Talks, Walks, Workshops, Open Studios and so much more . . .with free admission to many. For more exciting announcements and to buy tickets for the music events keep following the Festival website.
