Visit St Ives 2016

St Ives Guide THE OFFICIAL

AND SURROUNDING AREA

2016 visitstives.org.uk

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Times and Echo

Welcome Visit St Ives Information Centre Things To Do A Brief History of St Ives St Ives Archive Knills Monument The Artists and St Ives Unique St Ives St Ives Beach Guide St Ives Surrounding Area Ancient Sites St Ives Town Map Walking Around St Ives Eating Out St Ives Getting Married in St Ives Where to Stay A-Z of Advertisers Useful Information Getting to St Ives

ST IVES MAYOR WELCOMES YOU TO ST IVES The Visit St Ives brochure will guide you through all that St Ives has to offer. From that first glimpse from the road or by train looking at the beautiful harbour, your heart will be captivated. St Ives retains the charm of an historic seaside resort but at the same time offers contemporary accommodation of the highest standards. St Ives is home to many fine restaurants and cafes, many of which use local, seasonal produce. The natural beauty of St Ives and its easy charm were the inspiration for the artists’ colony that developed in the 19th century and has continued to inspire and encourage artists from all over the world.

Our local studios and workshops exhibit and sell art that is a panorama of history from those early days to the influence of Tate St Ives today.

St Ives is a shoppers’ paradise with shops selling and promoting Cornish local products and produce; the key is individuality and craftsmanship.

St Ives has a seasonal calendar of events from festivals, my favourite being Feast Day and the throwing of the silver ball. Details for these can be found in the Visit St Ives Office in the Guildhall.

St Ives, in my opinion, is the “Jewel in the Crown” as a holiday resort; the beaches are stunning with golden sands, with three beaches awarded Blue flags Porthmeor, Porthminster and Carbis Bay. On the sea, you will find pleasure boats and yachts adding to the seaside experience.

I welcome you to St Ives and know you will enjoy your stay and will embrace the essence of St Ives that will stay as a memory that will be forever cherished.

Nyns yw unn tavas nevra lowr (translated from cornish to english ”One language is never enough”) Cllr. Linda Taylor Mayor of St Ives

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WELCOME TO ST IVES

WELCOME TO ST IVES Located in the far west of Cornwall, this

characters – it hosts a rare and eclectic fusion of

internationally renowned town is a magnetic

influences and people.

place. People come here from all over the world, whether it’s for the adrenalising

Here, the team at Visit St Ives Information Centre

sports and surf scene, its pristine sands

has tried to deliver to you the best of St Ives and

and tropically clear waters, the historic and

its surrounding area in an effort to give you a taste

modern arts scene, or fine dining and quality

of the vibrancy, beauty and history of this ancient

award winning hotels – the town and its

town.

surrounding areas are a rich and diverse holiday hotspot.

Visit St Ives Information Centre was reopened in June 2011 by the St Ives Town Council. The

From The Tate to a string of private galleries and

Information Centre is solely self funded and is

art dealers, St Ives hosts a vast array of creative

dependent on volunteers who help to keep it open.

outlets and events, annually staging numerous

We want to ensure that no matter what the reason

festivals within the literary, food, film, theatrical,

for your visit to St Ives, everyone has a relaxing

surfing and musical realms. Linked with famous

and rewarding experience. We will be delighted to

figures from our artistic heritage such as Barbara

see you and help you get the most from your time

Hepworth, Bernard Leach and Alfred Wallis to a

here. So, please do visit us - we look forward to

tally of modern musicians, poets and sporting

meeting you!

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VISITOR INFORMATION

Julie Cox and Andy Dale from Visit St Ives Information Centre.

VISIT ST IVES INFORMATION CENTRE The Guildhall, Street-an-Pol, St Ives, TR26 2DS  0905 252 2250* | info@visitstives.org.uk You will find our office in The Guildhall, situated in Street-an-Pol. We are open all year round. Our helpful and friendly staff and volunteers are on hand to share with you their wealth of local knowledge and information.

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we can also assist you with this. We offer a Left Luggage facility, available during our opening hours.

We stock a large selection of Ordnance Survey maps, walking books, tide tables and excellent books on many Cornish topics. Please call us for details and we can arrange for items to be posted to you via our mail order service.

Tickets We offer the chance to book your Eden Tickets in advance thus saving valuable [queueing] time and money. Tickets can be purchased in advance by cash only. We are sorry that we are not able to accept debit or credit cards for this facility. The tickets are not dated so if you change your plans or the weather changes, you are still able to use your tickets.

Accommodation We offer an advanced booking service for hotels, bed & breakfast establishments, camp sites and self catering accommodation. To avoid disappointment at busy times, why not use this service to book your holidays? Please do not hesitate to call us for further information.

You can also book your accommodation on our website.

During the year we will also sell tickets for various local events. These may include Culdrose Air Day, the St Ives September Festival and ‘one off’ events held here in our Guildhall. In the past these have included Phil Jupitus, Wishbone Ash and Kernow King. We also act as a Box Office agent and sell all tickets from Cornish Riviera Box Office. As with the Eden Project ticket sales are cash only and we are unable to accept card payments!

Facilities We have public internet access, so you can keep in touch whilst on holiday. If you need to print, this facility is also available. We have a photocopying service for all visitors and if you need to send a fax

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No stay in St Ives is complete without catching a show by the extraordinary Kidz R Us. We’re an award-winning youth theatre company that stages unmissable musicals during half-terms and holidays, and a traditional family panto at Christmas.

Founded in 1994, we’re dedicated to getting young people involved in the performing arts and behind-thescenes crafts, to support their development and the wider community. Rave reviews and standing ovations are a bonus!

Our Patron is Sir Tim Rice and our Director, Phil Barnett, received a British Empire Medal in 2012. But the focus is always on what our young people can achieve.

Our home is St Ives Theatre, in the heart of St Ives. There’s usually something going on here, even if it’s not one of our shows, so keep an eye on our website for what’s on.

St Ives Theatre, Lower Stennack, St Ives TR26 1QG 01736 797007, info@kidzrus.net www.kidzrus.net

Registered charity number: 1071443

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THINGS TO DO

THINGS TO DO St Ives is situated in an Area of Outstanding

on “Walking” for further information).

Natural Beauty and has several Sites of Special Scientific Interest nearby. With the

Horse Riding

area’s rugged coastline, sweeping sandy

There are various riding stables catering for novices

beaches, quiet coves and fabulous walks,

and experienced riders. Call Penhalwyn Trekking

you may think these are the main attractions.

Centre & School 01736 796597.

However, there is much more to see and do.

Golf Fishing and pleasure trips depart from the harbour

There are several outstanding coastal links and

which is the centre of the town’s social activity.

parkland courses in the surrounding areas, as

Treat yourself to a trip out to Seal Island, a “fun

well as pitch and putt and short course facilities.

for all the family” fishing trip out in the bay, or try

One in particular you could try is Tregenna

a high powered speedboat trip. If dry land is more

Castle’s Golf course, a challenging par 3, 18 hole

your scene the harbour side has a large selection of

academy course. It surrounds the hotel and is

cafes, restaurants and pubs.

one of the most scenic courses in the country, enjoying award-winning views over St Ives and

Sail, Surf and Ski in St Ives Bay

the surrounding coastline. The course is open year

Porthmeor, Porthminster and Carbis Bay beaches

round to guests and non-residents.

all have excellent water sports facilities - sailing, surfing, water-skiing, wind & kite surfing are all

Child-Friendly Play Areas and Amenities

available locally.

Ayr Playing Field, Alexandra Road, St. Ives Sitting Area - Picnic Area - Football field

St Michael’s Way

Skate Park, Off Penbeagle Lane, St Ives

This beautiful 12.5 mile walk runs coast to coast

Skate Park - Childrens Play Area - Football Field

from Lelant to St Michael’s Mount. (See the article

Trewartha, Carbis Bay

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THINGS TO DO

Childrens play area - Football Pitch

Lelant

Richmond Way, Carbis Bay

Anne’s Wood, Station Road. (A small, natural

Childrens Play Area - Picnic Area

wooded area owned by The Woodland Trust).

Cubit Woodland, Carbis Bay

Leisure Centre

A 28 acre community woodland space, just off

Located at Trenwith Car Park, the Leisure Centre

Laity Lane.

offers a wide variety of activities. In addition to

Kernow Coasteering

www.kernow-coasteering.co.uk 07734 343 954 Join Kernow Coasteering to bring the adventure to your holiday in St. Ives. West Cornwall provides stunning locations for our unique coasteering and rock climbing experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned outdoor veteran, or trying our activities for the first time, a day out with Kernow Coasteering is sure to be the highlight of your holiday.

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Coasteer the most exciting routes in west Cornwall Rock climb at beautiful cliff-top crags Locations within easy reach of St. Ives See incredible scenery, wildlife and geology Suitable for beginners, great for families Fully trained, experienced instructors Top quality equipment provided Highly recommended on tripadvisor.com

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an extensive swimming programme, the Centre

heartlands EXPLORE CORNWALL’S

has a well-equipped Gym and offers a wide choice of exercise classes. For further details contact on 01736 797006 or visit www.tempusleisure.org.uk

WORLD HERITAGE SITE GATEWAY

St Ives Library Situated on the crossroads of Tregenna Place with Gabriel Street, the library runs a variety of events including Bounce & Rhyme for Babies, Story Time & Crafts and Yoga. For further information call 0300 1234 111.

St Ives Town Museum Found on Wheal Dream, just set back from Discover World Heritage Site Exhibitions Explore beautiful botanical gardens Relax at the Red River Café Go wild in the biggest adventure playground in Cornwall

Smeaton’s Pier, entering the St Ives Town Museum you step back in time and discover the history of St Ives. The museum is open from the Monday before Easter through to the end of October and is run

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And don’t forget our glorious, local beaches.

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Markets 4 FORE STREET

ST IVES BEAUTIFUL & USEFUL WOMEN’S CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES & HOMEWARE

at St Ives Guildhall Collectors Market Mondays 9:30am - 4:00pm April - October Post cards, jewellery, books and more

Fair Wednesday Wednesdays 10:00am - 4:00pm Easter - December Arts, crafts, clothing and general items

Farmers’ Market Thursdays 9:30am - 2pm All year round Fresh local produce from Cornwall www.stivesguildhall.co.uk

Pop in & say hello

Street-an-Pol, St Ives TR26 2DS

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ST IVES HISTORY

ST IVES - A BRIEF HISTORY St Ives – a place renowned for beautiful

Coal needed to drive the mine engines arrived in

beaches, scenic views, cobbled streets and

the harbour and was transported by horse drawn

alleyways, surfing, art and good food. Yet the

carts to the Stennack (meaning “place of tin”)

town was not always such a salubrious place

before being taken on to Wheal Trenwith, the local

to visit.

mine where the leisure centre and main car park are now located. Wheal is the Cornish word for

Origins

mine and Trenwith is believed to be the name of

St Ives takes its name from the Irish princess and

the family that owned the mine.

missionary St Ia who, according to legend, sailed from Ireland to Cornwall in the 5th century on a

Success of the local fishing industry was based

leaf, subsequently building an oratory on what is

on catching pilchards (better known as sardines)

now the site of our parish church. Construction

with around 300 boats operating locally at its

of the church began in the early 1400s during the

peak, netting millions of fish every year. These

reign of King Henry V as the population of the

were salted and pressed in barrels before being

town grew with the expansion of the fishing trade,

exported to the southern Mediterranean where

taking 16 years to complete.

they were a popular dish to eat on Fridays and

Early Days From the Middle Ages onwards, St Ives was a small but thriving and growing town based on the traditional trades of mining and fishing, reaching a peak in the 19th century with world-wide demand for locally caught pilchards as well as tin and copper, both of which were extensively mined nearby.

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during Lent when consumption of meat was forbidden. The traditional method of catching the fish was by use of “seine” nets, a method of dragnet trawling which remained common locally into the 20th century but has now all but died out.

The Cornish Pasty, although apparently existing since the 14th century, became commonplace in the 1700s as an affordable but wholesome food www.visitstives.org.uk

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for poor working families. Traditional ingredients

During the later 1800s, artists began to flock to

of potato, swede and onion were cheap. Meat,

St Ives, hiring a train once a year to transport their

being more expensive, was only added on rare

works back to London in time for the annual Royal

occasions. The reason for the pasty’s traditional

Academy exhibition.

shape and crust remains hotly disputed.

With its remote location, one might imagine that St Ives has always had something of a reputation

St Ives would have been able to pass the Second

as a drinking town. A popular local drink was called

World War relatively untouched. In fact it suffered

Mahogany, a mix of gin and black treacle which was

two air raids, was the site for the Commando

used as a type of herbal mix to mask the taste of

Mountain Warfare Training Centre and was home

smuggled rum which had been tainted by saltwater

to a contingent of American GIs prior to D-Day.

during its transfer from ship to shore. Mahogany can still be purchased under the name of Shrub.

The mid-1900s saw St Ives’ reputation as an artistic centre flourish with the arrival of world

John Knill

renowned modern artists such as Barbara

Situated just outside of the town at the top

Hepworth, Bernard Leach and Ben Nicolson.

of Worvas Hill stands the curious three-sided

That reputation was maintained later by the likes

pyramid-like granite structure known as the Knill

of Peter Lanyon, Patrick Heron and Wilhelmina

Monument. John Knill, after whom the building is

Barns-Graham. Barbara Hepworth’s former home

named, served as Mayor of St Ives in 1767 before

and studio, where she died in a fire in 1975, is

moving to London. He erected the monument

now renovated and can be visited as a museum

as his intended burial place but he was in fact

with a beautiful garden containing many of her

interred in the capital. He did however provide the

sculptures.

town with funds to establish a 5-yearly tradition whereby ten local girls dance for a quarter of an

The Arts Club on Westcott’s Quay opened in 1890

hour around the mausoleum to the tune of the

and still has a vibrant membership staging art

hymn “All People That On Earth Do Dwell”. This

exhibitions and shows throughout the year. The

ceremony continues even today.

premises have barely changed in over 100 years and it is quite magical to watch a performance

The wooden chest said to have contained the legacy

whilst hearing the breaking of waves in the

monies provided by Knill to the town can still be seen

background.

in the St Ives Town Museum, located at Wheal Dream.

Nowadays, the St Ives Society of Artists, the 19th Century To Date

Penwith Society and the School of Painting all

Although St Ives had been a destination for

co-exist with individual and fascinating histories

luminaries such as the artist J M W Turner since

of their own, whilst the Tate Gallery provides

the early 1800s, it was the arrival of the Great

a breathtaking focus point for modern art

Western Railway in 1877 which led to arguably the

throughout the South West.

biggest change the town had ever seen, enabling the development of tourism.

The GWR invested heavily in the fledgling tourist trade, marketing the Cornish Riviera and buying the Tregenna Castle hotel in St Ives as a convenient place to stay : an early example of the package holiday !

All Images copyright St Ives Archives Centre

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ST IVES ARCHIVE

All Images copyright St Ives Archives Centre

ST IVES ARCHIVE

Would you like to know more about the fascinating history of the town and local area?

The St Ives Archive, which

past. Interviews conducted in

The Archive, which is a charitable

is now based in Carbis Bay,

the 1960s were with people

organisation, opened in 1996

has a wonderful collection

who were born in the middle

and can be found in the Wesley

of written, photographic

of the nineteenth century, and

Methodist Church on the main

and oral material that

their stories and memories can

road in Carbis Bay. It is open

covers every subject you

open our eyes to life in a small

Tuesdays to Fridays from 10.00

can imagine, and its friendly

Victorian fishing town.

until 2.00 throughout the year

volunteer staff welcome

except for the Christmas and

visitors from all over the

Keep an eye open for Archive

New Year period. (It is advisable

world throughout the year.

events. Recent events have

to phone first to check their

included World War 1, the Wreck

opening hours). If you want to

We have at least 20,000

of HMS Wave, St Ives Lifeboat,

look at a specific subject in detail,

photographs of the town as

Carbis Bay and Women in

we suggest that you contact us

well as maps, legal documents,

Industry. We also give talks and

first so that you can talk to one of

correspondence, catalogues

film shows which are publicised

our volunteers who specialises in

and books. St Ives has had its

at the Visit St Ives Information

your subject. We look forward to

own newspapers since 1889,

Centre. Our new “Discover St

seeing you.

which provide a remarkable

Ives” map, which costs £2, is a

record of day to day living

guide to the historic heart of the

and these can be viewed on

town and is very popular. You

microfilm. The advertisements

can buy the Discover St Ives

are just as interesting as the

Map at Visit St Ives Information

articles themselves. You can

Centre along with our St Ives

also listen to voices from the

Map which is sold at £1 per copy.

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St Ives Archive Research Centre, Wesley Methodist Church St Ives Road, Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 2SF info@stivesarchive.co.uk Tel: 01736 796408

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KNILLS MONUMENT

JOHN KNILL CEREMONY This year we will see the 5-yearly tradition, which will happen on July 25th 2016.

Who was John Knill?

John Knill was born at Callington, Cornwall on 1st January 1733. He worked as a collector of Customs in the St Ives area between 1762 and 1782 where he also became a mayor for St Ives Town Council in 1767. He was renowned as being slightly eccentric. John Knill died at his chambers on 29th March 1811 in Gray's Inn Square London and is buried in St Andrew's Church, Holborn.

What did John Knill build?

John Knill decided to build a 50 foot (15 metres) three-sided pyramid-like granite structure in 1767 on Worvas Hill, just south of St Ives, which is known as Knill’s Steeple. He erected the monument as his intended burial place. The monument bears on one side the painted coat of arms of Knill, with the Latin Resurgam (I Shall arise), and in English, ‘I know that my Redeemer liveth.’

What’s the tradition?

In his will he left detailed instructions for ceremonies to be carried out in his memory every five years on St James Day, July 25th at the Steeple, including dancing for 15 minutes to the tune of ‘All People That On Earth Do Dwell’ by ten young girls under the age of 10 and who traditionally have to be

daughters of either fishermen, tinners or seamen.

They are accompanied by 2 widows, the Mayor, the Customs Officer and a Master of Ceremonies.

In his will, John left money for the upkeep of his monument and also £25 for celebrations to take place. The procession starts from the Guildhall, then by coach from the Malakoff to Worvas Hill.

The first ceremony, in which John Knill participated, took place in 1801.

The £25 was to be spent like this: £10 for a dinner for the Trustees who are the Mayor, Vicar and Customs Officer plus two guests each. This dinner was to take place at the George and Dragon Inn, Market Place. £5 to ten young girls who have to be the daughters of either fishermen, tinners or seamen. £1 to the fiddler. £2 to two widows. £5 to the man and wife, widower or widow, who shall raise the greatest family of legitimate children who have reached the age of ten years (without parochial assistance). £1 for white ribbon for breast knots. £1 to be set aside for a vellum book for the Clerk to the Trustees to record the proceedings.

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BE INSPIRED IN ST IVES BARBARA HEPWORTH MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDEN The home and unique garden of artist Barbara Hepworth is 40 years old in 2016. Events and activities all year round.

THE SH AN D C A O P F TATE ST E AT IV A R E FR E S EE TO VISIT

TATE ST IVES Re-opens on 21 May 2016!

Explore the gallery with a guided tour; relax in the Tate St Ives café with spectacular views over Porthmeor Beach.

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ART IN ST IVES

THE ARTISTS AND ST IVES Artists have been frequenting St Ives since the

Wallis were all considered part of this pioneering

early 1800’s. Turner arrived in 1811 on a mission

art community.

to capture the essence of our beautiful and rugged South West. He did so with his usual

What Pink Light?

impressionists’ aplomb and succeeded in

St Ives is world renowned for its light. We are

capturing the unique pink light that St Ives is

blessed with our geographic location on the ‘Toe’

blessed with.

of Britain, surrounded on three sides by the sea and washed gently by the temperate Gulf Stream. This,

Little did he know that his masterpieces would

coupled with the crystal clear waters, unpolluted

be the inspiration for thousands to make the

air and our mineral rich, slightly pink sand work

same pilgrimage in search of that same pink light

together to produce a magnificent light display.

and that he would be the catalyst in creating the vibrant and influential art colony of St Ives.

The light is particularly apparent during the ‘golden hour’, the first hour after sunrise and the last hour

During the 1880’s, the likes of Whistler arrived from

before sunset, when the sun is low enough in the

New York and Anders Zorn from Sweden. It fast

sky to create this phenomenon, bathing our town

became THE place to paint, with no reputable

in a beautiful pink glow.

artist’s portfolio being complete without a St Ives piece being part of it.

Image copyright Tate St Ives

During the 1930’s a new breed of artist began to arrive; a younger, more bohemian set who brought with them many new ideas and challenged the established artists’ perception of what art should, or indeed, could be. It was not altogether a simple or smooth transition but they did drive change and today they are responsible for St Ives being recognised as a vibrant, modern art colony. Names such as Hepworth, Nicholson, Leach, Gabo and

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UNIQUE ST IVES St Ives Feast Day – “Hurling the Silver Ball” – 8th February 2016 An ancient tradition that celebrates the anniversary of the consecration of the Parish Church of St Ia in 1434 and offers a rare chance to watch the game of Hurling the Silver Ball, a centuries old form of rugby.

The day begins with the Mayor’s procession for the blessing at St Ia Well, near Porthmeor Beach, with participants wearing ivy and handing out oranges en route.

This is followed by the start of the boisterous hurling of the silver ball, one of Cornwall’s oldest customs dating back at least a thousand years.

The game involves much rough and tumble as each side (traditionally the ‘countrymen’ and ‘townsmen’ of a particular parish) tries to keep possession of a cricket ball-sized ball made of apple wood coated in silver. Cheer for your favourite participant, some of whom dive into the chilly sea to escape with the ball. Whoever returns the ball to the Mayor on the steps of the Guildhall on the stroke of midday receives a silver coin.

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In the afternoon, pennies are thrown from the balcony by town councillors to the waiting children on the Guildhall forecourt.

St Piran’s Day – March 5th 2016 Although St Michael and St Petroc have, in ancient times, been named as Cornwall’s Patron Saints, there is no doubt that in more recent times the Cornish have taken St Piran to their hearts, and it is his flag which is now the Cornish symbol. St Piran is the patron saint of tin-mining and is said to have discovered tin when noticing that white tin flowed from a black fire stone when hot - an early example of tin smelting. The St Piran’s flag, a white cross on a black background, represents the white tin and the black rock.

Good Friday Sail Boats, Consols Pond – March 25th 2016 For over a century the families of St Ives have enjoyed the tradition of sailing model boats at Consols Pond on Good Friday. The tradition began in the early 1900’s, when fishermen and children sailed model boats in the town’s harbour.

It is thought to be a gesture to the old seafaring www.visitstives.org.uk

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communities which used to launch miniature boats in the hope of ensuring safe passage for mariners.

St Ives May Day – 2nd May 2016 Celebrating the end of winter and the coming of spring is a tradition that stretches back hundreds of years.

At midday at the Guildhall, the Grand Bard and Mayor choose the May Queen and King in a ceremony known as the “pee-weep”. (Pee-weeps are whistles made from young tree branches and blown on May Day). The St Ives Guisers, dressed in their traditional black and white “mock formal” make an appearance, with horn blowers heralding the start of spring. At 1pm there’s a parade to the harbour where you can enjoy May pole dances, Cornish dancing and traditional music with various local choirs and brass bands performing by the harbour throughout the day.

Also there’s a fish barbeque by the harbour and a lively local market where you can stock up on some of the region’s produce.

Cornwall has to offer, see some of the best chefs in the county giving cooking demonstrations and enjoy everything that St Ives has to offer, including some of the best food and drink destinations anywhere in the UK. St Ives Mayor Choosing - 16th May 2016 The ceremony dates back to the creation of the Borough of St Ives in 1639, with disputing councillors making peace by drinking from a “Loving Cup”. The outgoing mayor gives thanks and the incoming mayor gives a speech about their intentions for the next year. Following the civic ceremony, the Loving Cup (presented by Sir Francis Bassett in 1640) is taken outside the Guildhall where local school children queue to drink from it and are given Saffron buns by the councillors.

Midsummer Eve Bonfire This old custom was revived by the St Ives Old Cornwall Society and takes place on Carnstabba Hill, where the mayor lights the fire. With echoes of a very ancient rite, flowers and herbs are thrown by the ‘Lady of the Flowers’ into the hilltop blaze. The

St Ives Literature Festival – 14th to 21st May 2016 Nine days of literary events featuring book launches, poetry readings, live music, comedy acts and creative writing workshops.

For nominal admission fees you can hear some of the UK’s established and upcoming authors and poets reading extracts from their work. At drop in workshops, you can learn more about how to kickstart your own writing ambitions. Venues are close to the town centre and In Norway Square you can listen to poetry and music for free every day.

St Ives Food and Drink Festival – 14th & 15th May 2016 TBC Last year’s festival saw over 5,000 people visit the food and drink producers event on Porthminster Beach over the 2 days that it was held.

Last year, the festival was focussed around Porthminster Beach Cafe and the beach itself with a number of events and activities taking place there. Whilst the date is yet to be confirmed, it is likely to be on 14th and 15th May. Taste, try, meet, buy, and enjoy the finest flavours and tastes that

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gathering is blessed by the vicar and prayers are said in Cornish.

St Ives Raft Race – Date TBC St Ives annual raft race hosts fun and fancy dress entries - as well as a few hardcore competitors committed to winning.

The race around the harbour involves teams launching from the Sloop slip, taking a golden token from nearby Smeaton’s Light and then picking up their own team mermaid from the Lifeboat slip. An enjoyable experience seeing all different shapes and sizes of rafts in the harbour.

St Ives September Festival – 10th September to 24th September 2016 Started in 1978, the St Ives September Festival lasts for fifteen days offering a wide range of music, arts and literature events in locations throughout the town, attracting visitors from far and wide.

With a full programme of exhibitions, music, concerts, poetry, walks, talks, workshops, comedy, theatre, plays, stories and film, you can expect an eclectic mix of performers and artists on the guest list which in the past have included some of the U K’s top singers and bands such as Fairport Convention, Barbara Dickson, Seth Lakeman, George Melly and Elkie Brooks. There are lots of free entry art exhibitions along with dancers, musicians, shanty crews and performers who entertain in the town’s streets and pubs. Locally themed plays and musical shows are put on in the theatre, walking tours taking in the area’s history take place throughout the festival and there are drop-in art classes led by professional artists in mediums such as textiles and life drawing.

Events at the Tate and art talks at the Leach Pottery and Hepworth Gardens give a real insight to St Ives as one of the world’s leading centres for art. The guided walking tours reveal the area’s social history with a few local ghosts thrown in for good measure.

St Ives in December Line Up TBC St Ives isn’t just for the summer: in December it’s magical! We have a fabulous festival of events which take place throughout the month ranging

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from Santa arriving in St Ives by RNLI lifeboat through to puppet shows, pantos, treasure hunts and more Christmas trees round the town than you can imagine.

St Ives is a fabulous place to be in the winter; the beaches are quiet, the air is warm and there are (usually) plenty of parking spaces! It’s also the perfect place to shop for Christmas presents.

The St Ives in December festival is all about making the most of this time of year. Carollers can be seen on the beach and in local venues, accompanied by mince pies and hot chocolate (as well as pianists). Santa’s arrival is celebrated with a parade throughout the town and the big Christmas lights switch on, with many residents getting involved in the new Christmas lights competition. There are food markets, craft displays, buskers, and one of the train carriages on the St Ives branch line hosts a children’s Christmas party on 6 trains every Saturday (up to the 24th) on one of the best 12 minute rail journeys in the country.

There are offers available throughout town in many of the cafés and restaurants so there are plenty of places where you can stop and refuel.

You can take part in the (free) town treasure hunt and vote for which window display you like best in the town’s shop window competition.

And we’ve not even mentioned our famous New Year’s Eve – the BIGGEST fancy dress party in the country, followed by fireworks at midnight.

Here in St Ives we don’t take December lightly and you never know, you may well spot Santa surfing.

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EVENTS CALENDAR At A Glance February St Ives Feast Day - 8th

March St Piran’s Day - 5th Good Friday Sail Boats - 25th

May May Day - 2nd Food & Drink Festival - 14th - 15th Literature Festival - 14th - 21st Mayor Choosing - 16th

June Midsummer Eve Bonfire

July stivesindecember.co.uk for all details and listings. December is simply magical!

Tuesday night, the place to go is St Ives Jazz Club - it’s the last jazz club before New York!

St Ives Jazz Club Every Tuesday since June 1998 you’ve been able to hear top drawer modern jazz here in beautiful St Ives. Shortlisted twice in the Parliamentary Jazz Awards as Jazz Venue of the Year, St Ives Jazz Club is ‘officially’ one of the best jazz clubs in the UK!

St Ives Jumbos St Ives’ Jumbos have a unique connection with the town and during a visit here you may be fortunate enough to see these beautiful craft at sail in the Bay. They are easily spotted with their brown sails. The original craft were developed here for inshore fishing during the 1880’s.

Operating from the Western Hotel in Royal Square, the club features some of the finest international and UK musicians, first class players from around the South West, promising young talent and college bands, all within a varied programme, open to all ages, at a reasonable price!

If you’re in St Ives looking for something special to do on a

Today’s Jumbos are replicas, researched and built by Jonny Nance to the lines of an original draft by the renowned boat builder, William Paynter. The Jumbo Association has also reintroduced the traditional St. Ives punt to the harbour to ferry crews to and from the Jumbo moorings. Through a series of Scully Days, they have taught

John Knills Ceremony - 25th

August Harbour Day - 2rd Lifeboat Day - 6th Raft Race - (TBC)

September September Festival - 10th - 24th

December St Ives in December Full details of all events are on www.visitstives.org.uk

the art of the old technique of propelling them using just one oar over the stern. Look out for these iconic craft at “Boats in the Bay” Day. You may even decide to have a go yourself! Check out the local press or website www. stivesjumbo.com in case there’s a Scully Race during your stay.

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ST IVES AREA BEACH GUIDE Award winning golden sands, crystal clear waters & perfect views. No wonder St Ives is part of one of the most beautiful bays in the world.

One of St Ives’ most outstanding features is its beaches of fine golden sand and crystal clear water. Awake to gulls’ cries, dress quickly and jog down the cool granite streets for a solitary early morning walk along the beach - all a very long way from the busy rush of working life.

Pick a different location each day; with seven beaches within 3 miles of St Ives you will be spoilt for choice.

You can expect to see seals in the harbour and dolphins, porpoises and basking sharks in the Bay. Explore the undersea world of shrimps, crabs and anemones in the many rock pools. St Ives Bay (which has been previously voted the best view in the United Kingdom) has more than its fair share of beaches and for fifty miles along the length of Cornish Coastline there are magnificent open stretches of silky white and glowing sands.

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They are clean too; following the completion of the £100 million ‘clean sweep’ scheme for Mounts Bay, St Ives and Hayle, the West Cornwall area can probably boast the cleanest bathing waters in Western Europe. We have award winning beaches such as Porthmeor and Porthminster (both of which were awarded “Blue Flag” status in 2015) plus Porthgwidden and nearby Carbis Bay (awarded ‘Blue Flag’ status in 2015). Today the West Cornwall beaches measure up to the European Commision guidelines through South West Water’s ambitious programme.

Each beach has its own charm and appeal; there are busy family beaches, popular water sports venues, wide-open flat sands and tucked away hidden sun traps. Most of the beaches have fully qualified RNLI lifeguards during the summer months. www.visitstives.org.uk

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Key to beach facilities: Parking Toilet Beach Shop Café Dog friendly beach all year round Seasonal dog ban applies Sunday before Easter until 30th September Dog ban between 8am and 7pm Dogs are not permitted on Carbis Bay beach except between 5am and 8am only, to allow for early morning dog walking.

Lifeguard on Duty during summer season Blue Flag Beach

Porthgwidden Porthgwidden is a delightful small sandy cove and sun trap with safe bathing (but keep inside the line of buoys). It has beach huts for hire and handy toilets. The brilliant white terrace is home to the relaxed Porthgwidden Café and there’s a kiosk for coffee and snacks.

Porthgwidden is an ideal beach to catch the morning sun and stay all day.

Porthminster Beach A sheltered beach boasting almost half a mile of golden sand with calm sea conditions; ideal for families. Porthminster has café and restaurant facilities. There is a scenic cliff walk to Carbis Bay on the South West Coast Path, a putting green, beach huts for hire, toilets and level access to the town centre. The St Ives branch line (park and ride service from Lelant Saltings) draws up at the top of the steps.

The Harbour Our tidal sandy bottomed harbour is still a working port where you can watch the local fishermen land their daily fresh catches of locally caught seafood. It is also very sheltered and a perfect suntrap in the heart of town.

There are toilets in the Sloop Car Park and behind the lifeboat station on West Pier plus all the facilities you may need nearby.

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Bamaluz A tiny cove well hidden on the walk from the harbour to Porthgwidden, this is one of two beaches in St Ives where you can take dogs all year round. With the old pier to the right, you can sit and relax whilst watching the fishermen cast their nets as the world goes by.

Carbis Bay Carbis Bay has a large sandy privately owned beach with very safe bathing and almost always calm conditions. It is a lovely spot for children and has good facilities including café and toilets. The branch line train station is above the beach and there is convenient parking. The cliff path walk to nearby Porthkidney Sands or St Ives starts just above the beach and is well recommended.

Lambeth A small, rocky tidal beach which sits between Westcotts Quay and the Harbour beach.

Porthmeor Porthkidney Sands Porthmeor is our Blue Flag Atlantic Ocean family and surfing beach with surf school, fine golden sand, good sunbathing by day and spectacular sunsets. During the summer, trained lifeguards ensure the bathing is as safe as possible. There are restaurant and café facilities right on the beach; toilets and beach huts on the terrace behind with the Tate Gallery overlooking.

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Porthkidney Sands is a vast expanse of sand backed by sand dunes and the golf course.

It’s five minutes walk from the parking area

by Lelant Church to the beach. At low tide it can be almost a mile to the water’s edge so beware as the tide can come in very quickly across the flat sand. This beach is never overcrowded but lacks facilities so bring a packed lunch and take your litter home.

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Visit St Ives Information Centre is situated within the Guildhall on Street an Pol. The Information Centre provides a warm welcome to visitors with staff and volunteers who can guide you to get the very best out of your holiday. Come browse our wide range of locally made and sourced gifts, maps, books and loads more.

0905 252 2250 (calls cost 20p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge)

www.visitstives.org.uk The Guildhall Street an Pol, St Ives, TR26 2DS info@visitstives.org.uk

Visit St Ives Information Centre offers a range of services such as:

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ST IVES SURROUNDING AREA

ST IVES SURROUNDING AREA A journey around the St Ives local area and points of interest Zennor The pretty village of Zennor lies five miles from St Ives along the winding B3306 coast road. Although just a short drive away, it is close enough for the more energetic to take a bracing walk along the coastal path or over the fields from St Ives. Lying on the Atlantic coast of Cornwall, this granite village nestles between the high, rocky cliffs and the rugged boulder-strewn hills and moors.

Nearby is Zennor Head Quarry which was worked before the mid 19th century; its granite was used to build much of St Ives and Falmouth Harbour walls and also the nearby Towednack Church.

A footpath from the village leads down to the dramatic Zennor Head whilst above the village lie the rocky slopes of Zennor Hill. At the south end is Zennor Quoit, a prehistoric burial chamber with a massive sloping capstone.

The remarkable granite church, dedicated to St Senara, houses the famous carving of a mermaid

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on an old bench end. Legend has it that Matthew Trewhella who was singing with the choir fell in love with a mermaid who overheard him whilst attending the Church. The mermaid enticed him into the sea at nearby Pendour Cove; he was never seen again. Outside the porch is a slate memorial to John Davey of Boswednack, said to be the last person to speak Cornish when he died in 1891.

Visitors to the village must not miss the fascinating Wayside Museum, an old mill with local displays on domestic farming, milling, mining, quarrying and smithing themes from early history to the mid 20th century. Outside you can see the Plague Stone which dates back to the 17th century.

The village has a welcoming cafĂŠ at The Old Chapel and a nearby pub for anyone needing to refuel.

Halsetown Halsetown is a village two miles to the west of St Ives. James Halse MP owned a nearby tin mine. www.visitstives.org.uk

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As his workforce numbers grew in the 1830s, he built the village laying out the houses and inn on a garden city plan. Each house had just a small plot of land, not enough for growing market garden produce, but enough to encourage the residents to vote for him as he wished to be the only Member of Parliament returned for the borough of St Ives.

As the population increased, a small private school was opened by 1840 and around this time the Wesleyan and Bible Christian Chapels were built.

Located on higher ground, its campsites, holiday cottages and riding schools offer fantastic views and wonderful light. An ideal location to simply get away from it all with the benefit of being just a short drive from the town and beaches of St Ives.

The Halsetown Inn is an ideal spot for the thirsty, hungry traveller offering a warm welcome and tasty food.

Carbis Bay Carbis Bay lies one mile south east of St Ives. It has a most beautiful beach which in itself is enough reason to visit. It inherited its name in 1877 when Great Western Railway opened its St Erth to St Ives branch line and named it so because of its proximity to Carbis Valley. Carbis means “cartbridge” and in olden days there was a small stone bridge over the stream here. Why not stroll here along the coast path from St Ives to explore the area, just a leisurely 30 minute walk.

The railway led to the development of the area as a holiday destination and residential area.

Carbis Bay is still a stop on the St Ives Branchline and makes a perfect choice to stay given its closeness to St Ives. There is a huge selection of accommodation –from the prestigious Carbis Bay

Hotel right on the beach, to the many guesthouses and self-catering accommodation.

After spending time on the golden sands, why not discover the network of footpaths here including a walk up Worvas Hill to the Steeple Woodland Nature Reserve and the Knill Monument? (See “A Brief History of St Ives”).

Lelant A charming area located 2.5 miles from St Ives, Lelant is in a beautiful setting overlooking the Hayle Estuary. The Estuary and nearby marshes form an RSPB reserve which draws birdwatchers from far afield to look at the wealth of birdlife including rare, migratory species. Lelant has the beautiful beach, Porthkidney Sands, with its backdrop of sand dunes and golf course. The pretty church of St Uny is nearby, with sweeping views across StIves Bay to Godrevy Lighthouse.

Lelant was a seaport in the middle ages but lost its trade to St Ives when the Estuary silted up. It is served by two stations on the St Ives Branchline, Lelant Saltings for the Park and Ride and the lesser used Village stop.

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Carbis Bay - Blue Flag Beach

The village offers a number of restaurants, pubs, bed and breakfasts (including the beautifully located Old Quay House) and self-catering accommodation making it a lovely base to either enjoy the immediate locality or to explore West Cornwall.

Rosamund Pilcher, the famous author, was born in Lelant in 1924.She is best known for her novel, The Shell Seekers, which was also made into a film in 1998 on location at Land’s End, Lamorna Cove and Marazion. Her works are extremely popular in Germany.

RNLI – St Ives Lifeboat St Ives has always been very proud of it’s RNLI lifeboats. There has been a lifeboat in St Ives since the 1840s, with the boats for the first 100 years being man and wind powered boats, the crew having to row to assist casualties, helped by sails where they could.

is designed to get in an around the rocky coastline and beaches around St Ives.

Modern all weather lifeboats are capable of operating, as the name suggests, in all weather conditions, and are capable of self righting should the worst ever happen. The volunteer lifeboat crew undergo extensive training, both ashore and afloat in St Ives, and at the RNLI’s dedicated lifeboat college in Poole, before they become fully qualified crew men or women.

The lifeguards which look after our beaches in and around St Ives are now also part of the RNLI, being trained and equipped by the RNLI to help to educate and assist the users of our beaches.

The lifeboat station holds an annual ‘Lifeboat Day’ during the summer. The station and gift shop is also open to visitors during the year.

Since the 1940s, lifeboats were motorised, but just like their predecessors were still launched by hand, with the lifeboat being hauled through the town and down to the water by the townsfolk.

Today St Ives has two RNLI lifeboats which cover different needs. St Ives recently received a new Shannon Class RNLI lifeboat replacing the Mersey Class. The Shannon lifeboat is much quicker and more manoeuvrable making it better equipped and capable of performing the RNLI’s role of saving lifes at Sea. The other is a smaller D Class inshore lifeboat, The Colin Bramley Parker, which

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ANCIENT SITES

ANCIENT SITES

West Cornwall is renowned for its concentration of ancient sites.

These range from Bronze Age stone circles which are believed to be places of worship, ceremony or ritual, to Quoits which were prehistoric tombs. There are far too many to list but we have chosen a small selection of the most well known to give you a flavour. For those who want more in depth information we have a selection of books on the subject available in the Visit St Ives Information Centre.

affording views of both St Ives Bay and Mounts

Many of the sites are located in remote areas and

The iconic Men-an-Tol, situated on open moorland

for the visitor relying upon public transport they

inland from the village of Morvah, comprises

can be a little challenging to access. However,

a circular, holed stone flanked by two small

those who are happy to walk some distance will

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Bay. Situated beside the B3315 Penzance to Lamorna road is one of the most well-known stone circles, the Merry Maidens. There are two large standing stones nearby known as the Pipers. According to legend, the Pipers played the music for the Maidens who were dancing on a Sunday and all were turned to stone.

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Lanyon Quoit, situated off the Morvah to Madron

Michaels Way in a field north of Trencrom Hill. The

road, is probably the most accessible and well

stone has an equinox sunset alignment over the

photographed of all local quoits, but unfortunately

Twelve O’Clock rock on neighbouring Trink Hill and

the least authentic, suffering storm damage in

an energy line running on to Carn Brea. The view

1815. When re-erected in 1824 the capstone was

from the top of Trencrom Hill is simply stunning,

placed on only three lower upright support stones.

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WALKING AROUND ST IVES

WALKING AROUND ST IVES Welcome to some of the best walking that Cornwall has to offer. covers some 431 km (269 miles) and stretches from north of Bude, around Land’s End and on to Saltash in the east However, with its rugged cliffs and picturesque harbours, we think that the stretches around St Ives and the far west are by far the finest (But we are biased!).

The path can be easily split into manageable legs of approximately 6 to 10 miles to suit all abilities and many can be accessed by public transport.

Take a gentle stroll around St Ives town.

Meander along the coast path to Carbis Bay. If

St Michael’s Way

you fancy something a little more strenuous,

Another favourite, St Michael’s Way, is thought to

walk along the coastal path to Zennor, a pretty

date back to prehistoric times and to have been

village with its ancient church famous for the

used by pilgrims, missionaries and travellers to avoid

legend of ‘The Mermaid of Zennor.’ Or perhaps

sailing the treacherous waters around Land’s End.

venture up onto the Penwith moors with their standing stones and stone circles. West

Stretching some 20km (12.5 miles), it starts at

Cornwall has it all!

Lelant with its delightful 12th century church and goes along the coast path towards St Ives, before

Please call into the Visit St Ives Information Centre

turning inland to climb past ‘Knills steeple’ and the

where we stock an extensive range of maps and

‘bowl rock’ (said to have been used by the giant

walking guides. Our friendly and knowledgeable

who lived at the iron age fortress at the summit of

staff and volunteers, (many of them keen

Trencrom Hill when he was throwing stones at the

walkers), will be happy to offer help and advice

giant who lived on St Michael’s Mount).

on how to get the best from your visit.However, should you wish to plan your walks ahead of your

The walk passes through woodland and fields

visit, we can supply maps and walking guides.

and gives panoramic views of both coasts, then

We will be happy to charge your credit card and

as you near the end you will be rewarded with the

post them out to you. Just telephone us for more

magnificent vista of Mount’s Bay and the Mount itself.

information on 0905 252 2250 (20p per minute).

Sitting just offshore, St Michael’s Mount is accessible by a causeway at low tide and has in its

Whatever your choice - walking the coast path,

history been a fortress and a priory and, since 1647,

enjoying the countryside, exploring the ancient

the home of Lord St Levan and the St Aubyn family.

history up on the moors or the iconic mining

Now managed by the National Trust, a visit makes

heritage of West Cornwall - then the footpaths

a fitting end to a wonderful walk. This guide is

around St Ives and the surrounding area are

available from the Information Centre for just 50p.

waiting for you.

South West Coast Path The ‘Jewel in our Crown’ is obviously the 630

For more information on walking around St Ives call into the Visitor Information Center. Or call us on: 0905 252 2250

mile South West Coast Path. The Cornish section

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WALKING AROUND ST IVES

St Ives Walks Led by local historian Tony Farrell BA TOWN WALK—Tuesday & Friday at 11.00am from the Guildhall. St Ives through the ages. Walk lasts 1hour and 45mins. Cost £5.00 ENVIRONS OF THE TOWN WALK— (by appointment) from the Guildhall. A 3 mile walk around the outskirts of the town.

THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF WEST PENWITH — A customised walk exploring the archaeological sites of the West Penwith Moors. Prior booking essential.

To book a walk or for further information contact Tony: 0044(0)1736 793692 Mobile: 0044(0)7881674878 tony.farrell@stiveswalks.co.uk www.stiveswalks.co.uk

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GUILDHALL IN THE HEART OF THE TOWN

St Ives’ largest venue with concerts, theatre, shows, choirs and bands throughout the year.

Home to St Ives Farmers’ Market, craft and collectibles fairs and markets.

Find out what’s going on at The Guildhall from www.stivesguildhall.co.uk and at Visit St Ives Information Centre where you can buy tickets too.

01736 797840 www.stivestowncouncil-cornwall.gov.uk

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The Guildhall is fully licensed and can play host to Civil Marriages, Blessings, Wedding Receptions and Naming Ceremonies. Choose from the wood panelled Council Chamber, Mayor’s Parlour, Balcony Room or the Main Hall.

More information at www.stivestowncouncil-cornwall.gov.uk/ weddings-at-the-guildhall www.visitstives.org.uk

EATING OUT

EATING OUT

Just wander down through the cobbled streets into the heart of the town where you will find every culinary delicacy that your taste buds can desire.

From the humble, perfect Cornish pasty to a cream tea in one of the beautiful harbour tea rooms, simple fresh fish and chips or fine-dining in award winning restaurants, you will find everything that your palette desires. Informal or formal, our marvellous chefs are waiting to tempt you with their original menus using freshly caught fish and locally sourced meats and vegetables. Cornwall produces show stopping ingredients.

The catch of the day arrives at the harbour :lobster, crab, bass, mackerel – all freshly landed for you to enjoy with the individuality and flair of our many restaurants and cafes. There is an abundance of dining choice around the harbour, beaches and side streets. Whilst watching a perfect sunset al fresco you can enjoy a romantic

dinner for two or a memorable family moment.

Why not accompany this with our locally produced wines and beer. It will be an experience you will remember for many years.

BUrgers for People who give a damn The Warren

01736 797272

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GETTING MARRIED IN ST IVES Your Wedding Day is the most special day of your life and deserves the very best of settings.

Location, Location, Location! Your Wedding Day is the most special day of your life and deserves the very best of settings. Azure blue seas, shimmering white sands and perfect light will provide the most stunning backdrop to make your day simply perfect.

Your friends and family will not just enjoy your “big day�. They can enjoy the beautiful scenery and all that St Ives and Cornwall has to offer too.

a much larger party. And the concert hall can be transformed into a beautiful space for your wedding reception. Take a look at their website www.stivestowncouncil-cornwall.gov.uk

Old Quay House Situated right on the RSPB Hayle Estuary Nature Reserve, the Old Quay House offers a unique location for your wedding.

Ceremonies can take place either indoors or outside on the Azura Deck Summer House overlooking the beautiful estuary. Parties of

There are many locations here that you can

up to 80 can be accommodated. See www.

choose to hold your wedding and the following is

quayhousehayle.co.uk/weddings-events/ for

just to give you a flavour of some of the options...

further information.

The Guildhall in Street An Pol is the home

St Ives Harbour Hotel has a dedicated Wedding

of St Ives Town Council. It is licensed to hold

team to make all your dreams come true. It is the

civil ceremonies and with a choice of rooms

3rd largest wedding venue in Cornwall so whatever

can accommodate a small, intimate affair or

size your party, you will be superbly looked after

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the great sweep of St Ives Bay and celebrate

For a smaller, intimate ceremony, The Old Vicarage Hotel, a historic building set in beautiful

afterwards on the beautiful terrace. Visit www.

grounds, is licensed as a venue for weddings and

stives-harbour-hotel.co.uk/weddings/

civil ceremonies. See www.oldvicarage.com/

along with your guests. Take your vows against

weddings.php

Tregenna Castle is licensed for weddings and civil partnerships throughout the year that

With so many staggeringly beautiful locations for

can accommodate from two to 160 people.

your photographs – the Harbour and the many

The wedding itself takes place in the form of a

wonderful beaches – you will be spoilt for choice.

traditional registry ceremony which normally

And your memories will be timeless!

takes about 20 minutes. From May to September outdoor ceremonies take place in the beautiful pavilion set in the picturesque gardens with

Timeless wedding photography

panoramic sea views. Up to 120 guests can enjoy this lovely scene. They also have a dedicated Events Team where they can make your wedding day, perfect! www.tregenna-castle.co.uk/ weddingsincornwall/ Or you may choose the beautiful venue of Carbis

Bay Hotel with its unique setting offering uninterrupted views across the golden sands of Carbis Bay beach. They too have a Wedding coordinator to help plan your perfect day down to even the smallest detail. Once again, all size of party is catered for with your ceremony tailor made to suit your needs. www.carbisbayhotel.co.uk/html/ weddings.html will tell you all you need know.

Dawn & David Bright 07951 647039 Are you looking for a wedding photographer?

Contact Limelight Studio www.limelight-studio.co.uk or 07951 647039 who will be happy to capture your special day.

smile@limelight-studio.co.uk www.limelight-studio.co.uk

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WHERE TO STAY

Book with Confidence

For your convenience, the accommodation in this

Facilities

guide has been divided into four sections:

We try to ensure that each entry for accommodation in this brochure is as accurate and easy to

Hotels Guest Accommodation Self Catering Holiday Parks & Camping Single / Family Occupancy

understand as possible and, for this reason, have kept the use of symbols to a minimum. We recommend that whether booking via Visit St Ives or direct with the establishment, you check your own requirements carefully.

Please note that most establishments may reduce

How to Book

the charge for single occupancy and increase

Contact the establishment direct to make your

charges for family rooms. We advise you to check

booking and be advised to check the price when

before confirming your booking.

making your enquiry. Please ensure you mention

One Night breaks A number of of accommodation providers do not accept one night bookings at weekends or during the height of the summer season. For more details contact Visit St Ives Information Centre on 0905 252 2250 (calls cost 20p per minute plus an access charge).

Cancellations Should you need to cancel your booking, there may be a cancellation charge. This will vary dependent on the accommodation provider and needs to be confirmed when booking. Cancellation and holiday insurance is widely available and recommended.

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the Visit St Ives Information Centre. Visit St Ives Information Centre offers an advance booking service for hotels, bed & breakfast and self catering accommodation. Please ring 0905 252 2250 for details. Alternatively you can book online at www.visitstives.org.uk

Key to Symbols

 Disabled Facilities

 Car parking

 Lift

 Continental Breakfast Only

 Wi-Fi

 Cards Accepted

 Sea Views

 Family Friendly  Pet Friendly

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The Garrack The Garrack is situated high above St Ives in well-tended private gardens, within easy reach of the town and its beaches, but above the hustle and bustle. • Bed & Breakfast & Dinner bed & breakfast accommodation • 2 AA Rosette Restaurant serving evening meals 6.30-9pm and Sunday Lunch 12.30-2.30pm • Indoor Pool & CafÊ Bar with decked area and canopy, enjoying the panoramic views in all weathers



01736 796199 www.garrack.com Tari From £100

based on 2 people sharing in mid & high season

Parties, Functions & Bespoke Weddings catered for

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Holidays to remember

Tregenna Castle has a huge range of facilities and amenities that make it a great choice for a perfect holiday whatever the time of year. Just a 15 minute walk from St Ives town and the golden beaches, Tregenna is in the ideal location.

• 81 rooms to include an abundance of spacious family rooms • 70 unique self catering properties located on the 72 acre estate • Castle Kids activities club and nursery rated outstanding by Ofsted 2015 • Excellent Leisure facilities • Ideal location to explore all of Cornwall’s fantastic attractions all year round

/tregenna.castle

@lovetregenna

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BLUE HAYES PRIVATE HOTEL

TRELYON AVENUE ST IVES CORNWALL TR26 2AD

01736 797129

info@bluehayes.co.uk

www.bluehayes.co.uk

Experience... ...panoramic views across Porthminster beach, St Ives Harbour Hotel is the perfect place for al fresco dining with locally sourced food and cocktails in The Terrace Bar & Restaurant, pampering and serenity in the luxury coastal spa, and saying your vows against the great sweep of St Ives Bay

For more details or to book please call 01736 795221 or visit www.stives-harbour-hotel.co.uk

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CARLILL

The Belmont

www.thebelmontstives.co.uk 01736 793401

Highly recommended 4 star licensed B&B. Stylish, modern ensuite rooms, Seaviews Central. Wifi. Parking. www.carlillguesthouse.co.uk 9 Porthminster Terrace.

St.Ives. Cornwall. TR26 2DQ Tel: 01736 796738

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Town center accommadation with quality ensuite rooms and Free parking. Only a couple of minutes walk to train station and just across the road from bus station. Close to all beaches

Portarlington

www.portarlington.co.uk 01736 797278 Small, friendly, reasonably priced guest house situated in a quiet private road. 5 minutes town centre and beaches. Fully en-suite, sea views.

Free on site parking and WiFi.

Book your accommodation online www.visitstives.org.uk

GREAT BREAKFASTS SPECTACULAR VIEWS

2 MINUTES FROM TOWN 01736 795427

hello@littleleafguesthouse.co.uk littleleafguesthouse.co.uk

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For unique Cornish holiday accommodation with a great location, contact us today on 01736 753445 or email info@quayhousehayle.co.uk

...

Close to nature, close to St Ives An outstanding Cornish Inn that is just ten minutes from St Ives and Carbis Bay by car or train.

Enjoy sumptuous, private accommodation in one of our lovely garden lodges.

In a beautiful location on the RSPB Nature Reserve at Hayle Estuary.

Our restaurants offer delicious homemade dishes created from fresh local produce.

A peaceful, relaxing haven right on the water’s edge, with glorious estuary views.

The Old Quay House, Griggs Quay, Lower Lelant, Hayle TR27 6JG

www.quayhousehayle.co.uk

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St Ives H lidays With Hundreds of quality properties in the St Ives Area giving you spectacular beaches, walks, fun for the kids and one of the most recognised and loved harbours in the UK.

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we love

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where we live

Telephone 01736 754242 www.aspects-holidays.co.uk

Cheriton Self Catering www.cheritonselfcatering.com 01736 795083 - TR26 1RZ

St Ives – 25 yards harbour and beach. Five super flats and three pretty fisherman’s cottages nearby.

Sleeping 2-5 persons. Car Parking. Also flat on Porthminster Point with fantastic views. Short breaks Oct to May at very reasonable prices (£175 for 2 persons for 3 nights).

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Trevalgan Holiday Farm

www.trevalgan.co.uk 01736 796529 www.trevalganbarns.co.uk 01736 756252 • • • • • • •

4 Star accommodation on our family farm.

Coastal and countryside scenery on the doorstep.

One small dog by arrangement.

Toddlers playbarn.

Childrens playground.

Farm trail to clifftops and South West Coastpath.

Just 2 miles from St Ives centre.

Luxury Holiday Cottages www.cherishedcottages.co.uk

Call us to book your stay

0844 809 9170

Book your accommodation online www.visitstives.org.uk

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Langridge Holiday Cottages

www.langridge-cottages.freeservers.com 01858 535 384 Within paces of St Ives Harbour and shops. Our cottages are situated in the heart of the “downlong” area which is the original and the oldest part of St Ives, retaining their charm, quaintness and mystique.

Right on the beach!

• CHALETS • CARAVANS • CAMPING

Calling all local businesses!

Don’t miss out on advertising in the next year’s guide!

To book early email: info@visitstives.org.uk

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H O L I DAY PARK

Tents, Touring Caravans, Flats Houses and Holiday Caravans Book online at

www.ayrholidaypark.co.uk

Self Catering, Touring Caravan and Camping Holidays in St. Ives, Cornwall. Ayr Holiday Park is the only Holiday Park in St Ives itself, less than half a mile from the beaches, town centre and harbour.

St Ives, Cornwall TR26 1EJ

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& Camping breaks st ives

EXPLORE everything Cornwall

Call: +44 (0)1736 795640 reception@polmanter.co.uk P o l m a n t e r To u r i n g P a r k St Ives, Cornwall TR26 3LX

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A-Z OF ADVERTISERS Places to Stay Bed & Breakfast / Guest Accommodation 3 Porthminster TR26 2DQ 01736 796516 Amie B&B 10 Spernen Close Carbis Bay TR26 2QT 01736 797643 Beachside Guesthouse 6 Porthmeor Square TR26 1ND 07810127812 Carlill 9 Porthminster Terrace TR26 2DQ 01736 796738 Carlyon Guest House 18 The Terrace TR26 2BP 01736 795317 Chy An Gwedhen St Ives Road Carbis Bay TR26 2JN 01736 798684 Chy Karenza 5 Ventor Terrace TR26 1DY 01736 600008 Cornerways 1 Bethesda Place TR26 1PA 01736 796706 Crest-o-Wave Beach Road TR26 1JY 01736 795786 Green Apple B&B St Ives Road Carbis Bay TR26 2SX 01736 600020 Harbour View 6 Parc Avenue TR26 2DN 01736 796102 Lamorna Lodge Boskerris Road Carbis Bay TR26 2NG 01736 795967 Little Leaf 16 Park Avenue TR26 2DN 01736 795 427 Portarlington 11 Parc Bean TR26 1EA (01736) 797278 Rivendell 7 Porthminster Terrace TR26 2DQ 01736 794923 Sea Breeze 5 Higher Trewidden TR26 2DP 01736 797549 The Belmont 5 The Terrace TR26 2BL 01736 793401 The Mustard Tree St Ives Road Carbis Bay TR26 2JX 01736 795677 The Old Count House 1 Trenwith Square TR26 1DQ 01736 795369 The Old Quay House Griggs Quay Hayle TR27 6JG 01736 753445 The Old Vicarage Parc-an-Creet TR26 2ES 01736 796124 Thurlestone Guest House St Ives Road Carbis Bay TR26 2RT 01736 796369 Villamorva 5 North Terrace Lower Stennack TR26 1QL 01736 795666

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West By Five 7 Clodgy View TR26 1JG 01736 794584 Westcliff Beach Road TR26 1JY 01736 797708 Wheal-e-mine 9 Belmont Terrace TR26 1DZ 01736 795051 Camping Ayr Holiday Park Ayr TR26 1EJ 01736 795855 Beachside Holiday Park Lethlean Lane Hayle TR27 5AW 01736 753080 Polmanter Touring Park Halsetown TR26 3LX 01736 795640 St Ives Bay Holiday Park 73 Loggans Rd Hayle TR27 5BH 01736 752274 Hostels Cohort Hostel The Stennack TR26 1FF 01736 791664 Hotels Blue Hayes Trelyon Avenue TR26 2AD 01736 797129 Carbis Bay Hotel & Spa Carbis Bay Beach Carbis Bay TR26 2NP 01736 795311 Longships Talland Road TR26 2DF 01736 798180 St Ives Harbour The Terrace, TR26 2BN 01736 795221 The Garrack Burthallan Lane TR26 3AA 01736 796199 Tregenna Castle Trelyon Avenue, TR26 2DE 01736 795254 Self Catering Chy Mor, Premier & Chy An Chy Appts Wharf Road TR26 1LG 01736 798798 1 Island Square TR26 1NX 07710649980 2 West Pier Flats Wharf Road TR26 1LF 07899917972 4 Sandows Lane TR26 1QW 07801280946 Aspects Holidays The Wharf TR26 1PU 01736 754242 Atlanta Breeze Hain Walk Carbis Bay TR26 2AF 07951 647039 Beachstay Virgin Street TR26 1HP 07767 835 835 Carbis Bay Holidays St Ives Road Carbis Bay TR26 2RT 01736 600315

Cherished Cottages The Lighthouse Pannier Lane Carbis Bay TR26 2RF 0844 809 9170 Cheriton Cheriton House Market Place TR26 1RZ 01736 795083 Chy An Veor Alexandra Road TR26 1BX 01736 795260 Cornish Beach Belle Gwithian Sands Hayle TR27 5BL 07775 520935 Cornish Luxury Holidays Brush End Lelant TR26 3EF 01736 753084 Cornish Riviera Holidays Westcotts Quay TR26 2DY 01736 797891 Escape Podz Burthallan Lane TR26 3AB 07903 267374 Grans Cottage 93A Back Road East TR26 1PF 01872 560644 Harbour View Studio Apartment 6 Parc Avenue TR26 2DN 01736 796102 Langridge Holiday Cottages Back Road East TR26 1PF 07729 633869 Morveren 2 Gallinas Point Talland Road TR26 2FD 01872 241 241 Porthminster View Apartment 1 Chy an Porth The Terrace TR26 2BP 01736 754242 St Ives Cottage Holiday 12 Wesley Place TR26 1SL 07973 285734 St Ives Holidays Lanhams High Street TR26 1RS 01736 794686 St Nicholas Court The Island TR26 1SZ 02380267939 Star Gazy 8 The Meadow TR26 1HX 01797 229668 Surf Break Bishops Road The Belyars TR26 2BY 01736 793114 Trecillian Barns Nr Trevalgan TR26 3BJ 01736 795132 / 07732037630 Tregenna Castle Trelyon Avenue, TR26 2DE 01736 795254 Tremedda, Leeze, High Tide & Low Tide Wheal Venture Road Carbis Bay TR26 2PQ +44(0)1736 753779 / 07595 189147 Trevalgan Holiday Barns Trevalgan TR26 3BJ 01736 756252 Trevalgan Holiday Farm Trevalgan TR26 3BJ 01736 796529 Trevethoes Farm Cottages Lelant TR26 3HG 01736 753279 www.visitstives.org.uk

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Ty Newydd 29 Alexandra Road TR26 1ER 07715 323382 View at North 2 Belyars Croft Belyars Lane TR26 2GJ Wheal Trenwith 1 Trenwith Square TR26 1DQ 01736 795369

Activities and Attractions Alexandra Dickens Gallery Back Road West TR26 1NL 01736 796288 Armstrong and Wing St Andrews Street TR26 1AH 01736 798097 Art Space The Wharf TR26 1PU 01736 799744 Back Road Artworks Back Road East TR26 1NP 01736 791571 Barbara Hepworth Museum Barnoon Hill TR26 1AD 01736 792 184 Barnoon Workshop Off Clodgey View West TR26 1JG 07900 095203 Belgrave St Ives 22 Fore Street TR26 1HE 01736 794888 Boathouse Theatre Carn Glaze Place TR26 1PB 07985 261181 Cornwall Gold Tolgus Mill Redruth TR16 4HN 01209 203 280 Desiree Hope Gallery Unit 2 Harbour Galleries Wharf Road TR26 1LF 01736 793456 English Plus 11 Ayr Court Ayr TR26 1EQ 07792 166502 Heartlands Robinsons Shaft Dudnance Lane Pool Redruth TR15 3QY 01209 722320 Kernow Coasteering Covers West Cornwall 07734 343954 Kidz R Us Lower Stennack TR26 1QG 01736 797007 Lands End Cycle Hire Lodey Sail Loft Long Rock Penzance TR20 9TT 07885 452997 Leach Pottery Higher Stennack TR26 2HE 01736 799703 Marine Discovery Shed 5, Albert Pier Penzance Harbour Penzance TR18 2LL 07749 277110 Ocean Sports Carbis Bay Beach TR26 2NP 07533 695031 Penhalwyn Trekking Centre Goon Mine Halsetown TR26 3AW 01736 796597 Penlee House Gallery & Museum Morrab Road Penzance TR18 4HE 01736 363625 Porthminster Gallery Westcotts Building Westcotts Quay

TR26 2DY 01736 795888 St Ives Arts Club Westcotts Quay TR26 2DY 01736 796083 St Ives Boat Rides Slipway opposite The Sloop Inn The Wharf TR26 1LP 07824 633447 St Ives Brewery Visitor Centre Trewidden Road TR26 2BX 01736 793488 St Ives Farmers Market The Guildhall TR26 2DS 01736 795387 St Ives Jazz Club Western Royal Square TR26 2ND 01736 796082 St Ives Society of Artists Norway Square TR26 1NA 01736 795582 St Ives Surf School Porthmeor Beach TR26 1JZ 01736 793938 Tate St Ives Porthmeor Beach TR26 1TG 01736 792 184 Tregenna Castle Golf Course Trelyon Avenue, TR26 2DE 01736 795254 Western Discoveries Covers West Cornwall 01736 362763 Yew Tree Gallery Keigwin Nr Morvah & Pendeen Penzance TR19 7TS 01736 786425

Guided Tours Guided Tours of St Ives Outside the Guildhall TR26 2DS 07816 180639 Shanty Baba Westcotts Quay TR26 2DY 01736 799267 St Ives Stadtfuhrung Outside the Guildhall TR26 2DS 07837 852276 St Ives Walks Outside the Guildhall TR26 2DS 01736 793692

Health & Beauty C Bay Spa Carbis Bay Beach Carbis Bay TR26 2NP 01736 795311 St Ives Harbour Hotel Spa The Terrace, TR26 2BN 01736 795221 St Ives Skin Care The Attic Cellar Street-An-Garrow TR26 1SG 01736 799889

Shopping Colenso 2A Gabriel Street TR26 2LU 01736 796711 Crowan Crafts 11 Market Place TR26 1QA 01736 796285 Harvey Brothers Butchers Tregenna Place TR26 1SB 01736 795073 I Should CoCo 39 Fore Street TR26 1HE 01736 798756

Seasalt Fore Street TR26 1AB 01736 799684

Places to eat Balancing Eel 10 Back Lane TR26 1LR 01736 796792 Blas Burgerworks The Warren TR26 2EA 01736 79 72 72 Carbis Bay Hotel Restaurant Carbis Bay Beach Carbis Bay TR26 2NP 01737 795311 Halsetown Inn Halsetown TR26 3NA 01736 795583 Mermaid Seafood Restaurant 21 Fish Street TR26 1LT 01736 796816 Rajpoot 6 Gabriel Street TR26 2LU 01736 795307 Seagrass Fish Street TR26 1LT 01736 793763 St Andrew’s Bistro St Andrews Street TR26 1AH 01736 797074 St Ives Harbour Hotel Restaurant The Terrace, TR26 2BN 01736 795221 The Bean Inn St Ives Road Carbis Bay TR26 2RT 01736 795918 The Digey Food Room 6 The Digey TR26 1HR 01736 799600 The Garrack Restaurant Burthallan Lane TR26 3AA 01737 796199 The Mex 3 Gabriel Street TR26 2LU 01736 797658 Tregenna Castle Restuarant Trelyon Avenue, TR26 2DE 01736 795254

Letting Agency Lanhams High Street TR26 1RS 01736 794686

Linen & Equipment Hire Star Linen Hire & Laundry Services Unit 4C Penbeagle Industrial Estate TR26 2JH 01736 791685

Wedding Services Limelight Studio St Ives 07951 647039

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USEFUL INFORMATION

USEFUL INFORMATION Banks Barclays Bank High Street, TR26 1RT (Cashpoint) HSBC 5 High Street, TR26 1RX (Cashpoint) Lloyds High Street, TR26 1RY (Cashpoint) Nat West Bank, Tregenna Hill, TR26 1ST (Cashpoint) Yorkshire Building Society 11 High Street, TR26 1RS (No Cashpoint)

Boots Pharmacy West Cornwall Shopping Centre, A30 near Hayle 01736 756843 Carbis Bay Pharmacy Units 1 - 2, Trevose House, Carbis Bay TR26 2FZ 01736 797462

Cinema Royal Cinema Royal Square St Ives

Pharmacies

Council Offices

Boots High Street, TR26 1RS 01736 795072 Leddra Fore Street, TR26 1AB 01736 795432 Boots Stennack Surgery, The Old Stennack School, Stennack, TR26 1RU 01736 795047

St Ives Town Council The Guildhall, Street-an-Pol 01736 797840 Cornwall Council One Stop Shop, The Library, Gabriel Street, TR26 2LX 0300 1234 100

St Ives Harbour Master Smeatons Pier, TR26 1LP 01736 795018

Dentists Pearly Whites Dental Surgery 2 Tregenna Hill, TR26 1SF 01736 798463 Poznansky J.B. & Zbos Dental Surgeons Tregenna Hill, TR26 1SF 01736 796260 Carbis Bay Dental Practice, St Ives Road, Carbis Bay, TR26 1SF 01736 793090 If you have a dental emergency, call the NHS Dental Helpline on 01872 354375 and an answerphone message will provide you with information on how to obtain emergency dental treatment.

Linen Hire

Linen, towels, beach towels and bath robes.

Equipment Hire

Wooden cots, travel cots, 3-wheeled buggies, stair gates, high chairs and even a wheel chair.

Give us a call; we’re here to help

01736 791685

Star Linen Hire & Laundry Services Ltd,

Unit 4c Penbeagle Industrial Estate,St Ives, Cornwall TR26 1RS

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Doctors The Stennack Surgery Stennack 01736 793333 thestennacksurgery.co.uk Minor injuries unit

Emergency Services Police, Ambulance, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Dial 999 - on a landline or dial 112 - on a mobile phone

Equipment Hire Star Equipment Hire Cots, Stair Gates, Wheelchairs, etc 01736 791685 starlinenhirestives.co.uk

Hospitals The Stennack Surgey Minor injuries unit.

West Cornwall Hospital St Clare Street, Penzance

TR18 2PF 01736 874000 Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro 01872 250000

Library St Ives Library, Gabriel Street, TR26 2LX 0300 1234 111

Linen Hire Star Linen Hire & Laundry Services 01736 791685 starlinenhirestives.co.uk

Post Office Main Post Office 11 Tregenna Hill, TR26 1SE Sub Post Office Fore Street, TR26 1LH

Veterinary Service St Ives Veterinary Service, Trenwith Lane, TR26 1DA 01736 798333

Book your accommodation online at www.visitstives.org.uk

Animal Veterinary Services St Ives Road, TR26 2JX 01736 796088

Places of Worship The Vine Elim Carbis Bay Memorial Hall, Trencrom Lane, Carbis Bay TR26 2TA 01736 795677 Church of England St Ives Parish Church Market Place 01736 796404 St Johns in the Fields The Stennack 01736 796404 www.achurchnearyou.com/sjif/ St Anta Church Porthrepta Road, Carbis Bay 01736 796206 Towednack Parish Church Towednack Catholic Church Sacred Heart & St. Ia - Tregenna Hill, Tel: 01736 796412 Salvation Army St Ives Corps, Wharf Road, TR26 1LF 01736 795605 Fore Street Methodist Church Fore Street 01736 798530 fsmcstives.org.uk United Methodist Church Bedford Road st-ives-unitedchurch.org.uk Hellesveor Methodist Chapel Hellesveor Bible Christian Methodist Church St Peters Street Chy an Gweal Methodist Church St Ives Road, Carbis Bay Carbis Bay Wesley St Ives Road, Carbis Bay Countess of Huntingdon’s Connexion Zion Community Church Fore Street

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GETTING TO ST IVES Travel Contacts Great Western Railway 0345 7000 125 gwr.com FlyBe 0371 700 2000 Newquay Cornwall Airport 01637 860600 newquaycornwallairport.com SkyBus 01736 334220 islesofscilly-travel.co.uk

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National Rail Enquiries 03457 48 49 50 nationalrail.co.uk National Express 0871 781 8181 nationalexpress.com Traveline 0871 22 22 33 travelinesw.com First Bus 01872 305950 firstgroup.com Cornwall Public Transport 0300 1234 222Â cornwallpublictransport.info

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GETTING TO ST IVES

Getting to St Ives  By Car Leave the M5 motorway just after Exeter at junction 31and join the A30. The journey to St Ives will take approximately 2 hours. Continue on the A30 bypassing Hayle, take the second exit at the next roundabout and go straight on at the first mini-roundabout.

If you want to drive into town, turn left at the second mini roundabout, following the signposts. Alternatively use the Park & Ride Train service (signposted).

 By Coach Long distance scheduled coach services within the county and beyond are operated as commercial concerns by National Express.

The town’s bus station is at the Malakoff. National Express tickets are available from the Visit St Ives Information Centre.  By Rail There are regular train services from London Paddington and if you don’t want to miss a day of your well earned break then why not travel on the overnight Riviera sleeper operated by Great Western Railway. If you are travelling from the North or Midlands the main line services are operated by Cross Country Trains. If you require any additional information on train times and services then contact National Rail Enquiries (08457 48 49 50). The final leg of the train journey to St

Ives will include a change at St Erth Station to join the picturesque coastal branch line. The train leaves St Erth and stops at Lelant Saltings, Carbis Bay and St Ives.

  Park and Ride With car access to the town centre restricted and sometimes very difficult, especially in summertime, why not leave your car at Lelant Saltings and let the train take the strain? Located here is a Park and Ride to St Ives by train. Enjoy the 3 mile journey to St Ives on one of the frequent trains along the most scenic line in Cornwall.

You arrive within easy walking distance of the town centre, harbour and beaches.

The trains run approximately every 30 minutes throughout the day and into the evening.

 By Air Newquay Airport is approximately 50 minutes drive from St Ives. At the time of going to print, year-round destinations include London Gatwick, Manchester and the Isles of Scilly (with additional routes throughout summer months).

An aeroplane service to Isles of Scilly (St Marys) is also available on the Isles of Scilly Skybus from Land’s End. For travel enquiries contact 0845 7105555 or visit islesofscillytravel.co.uk

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