You'll be surprised at how many high quality activities there are to fill your day:
art galleries, beaches with opportunities for surfing, sailing, fishing and diving, breathtaking coastal walks, world class restaurants, cosy cafes and friendly locals with tall stories to tell. Not to mention theatre, cinema, open air music and dance, sunbathing, shopping, sketching or people watching...

...so what would you like to do? If it's not in St Ives or Carbis Bay then it's surely not far away in Cornwall. Within easy distance of St Ives is the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, the Eden Project, Flambards theme park, Geevor, Levant and Poldark mines, aquariums, zoos and animal parks, Tate St Ives, Newlyn Art Gallery and The Exchange, the Penlee House Gallery and the Royal Cornwall Museum in Truro, our county town which has a magnificent cathedral and a thoroughly cosmopolitan mix of shops.

The warm Gulf Stream brings warm air to caress the tropical gardens at Trebah, Glendurgan, Trelissick, Trewidden, and many more whilst every corner has a scented bloom, unusual subtropical plant or a simple still life straight from Gaugin's palette. Here is a warm, wonderful paradise and a plantsman's dream.

See below for a taste of what St Ives and the surrounding area has to offer.

Recreation & Leisure

Attic Cellar Relaxation & Treatment Centre
The Attic Cellar, Street-an-Garrow, St. Ives Tel: 01736-799396 Alternative & Traditional Massage therapies, genuine Finnish Sauna (seating 6 persons) Revitalising Aromatherapy Steam Capsule Advanced Professional Beauty Therapy (facials, waxing, Dermalogica skincare)
www.atticcellar.co.uk

Birdwatching
Around St Ives, Carbis Bay and the adjacent coast. Click for more info...>>

Boating & Fishing
There are plenty of opportunities to 'Get Afloat' from St. Ives Harbour. Various craft sail each day to Seal Island where you can observe the grey Atlantic seals at play or rest, even see sunfish and dolphins on the way. This trip past the Tate Gallery, Porthmeor Beach and along the beautiful coast will take about 1 hour 20 minutes.

One of the popular craft is the 'Dolly Pentreath', a traditional Cornish Fishing Lugger. Other local boats offer Fishing Trips, 'spinning' for mackeral.

There are Pleasure Craft for Hire on fine weather days when you can meander around St. Ives bay at your leisure.

Cinema
The Royal Cinema, Royal Square, St. Ives. Tel: 01736 796843
3-screen cinema showing selection of current releases.

Disco
Isobar, Tregenna Hill, St. Ives - Trendy bar/nightclub in the centre of town.Tel: 01736 799199

Freshwater Fishing
St. Ives Freshwater Angling Society
Woonsmith Lake, Woonsmith Farm, Nancledra

Ten years ago a group of keen fishermen and conservationists discovered a disused clay pit on a farm. Today it is one of the most beautiful lakes in the country, stocked with Roach, Perch, Carp, Bream, Tench, Rudd, Gudgeon and Eels. It is also suitable for disabled persons with purpose built platforms and ramps. In springtime the rhododendrons are spectacular. Day tickets are available from the farm: £5.00 adults £2.50 juniors Telephone Tom Davey for further details, directions or tickets - 01736 797539.

Golf
Tregenna Castle Hotel Golf Course A parkland course set in the magnificent grounds of Tregenna Castle Hotel with narrow fairways, small greens and fabulous views of St. Ives Bay.

West Cornwall Golf Course, Lelant
Cornwall's oldest course overlooking St. Ives Bay is a true links course with numerous natural qualities and fine turf.
www.westcornwallgolfclub.co.uk

Gym
Innovations - St. Ives Rugby Club - Fully qualified fitness instructor Temporary Membership - Pay per session. Tel 01736 798077

Horse Riding
Penhalwyn Trekking Centre, Halsetown, St. Ives Tel: 01736 796461 For all ages and abilities for treks and tuition.

Leisure Centre
St Ives Leisure Centre, Trenwith Burrows, St. Ives. Tel 01736 797006 Offering 25m main swimming pool, childrens pool, gym and sports café.

Museum
St. Ives Museum, Porthmeor Beach - Open from end of May to September. Holds a fascinating insight to over 200 years of the towns history. The building is situated between Portgwidden Beach and the Harbour in Wheal Dream and easily accessible from the town centre. Browse at your leisure through literally hundreds of photos, memoirs and treasures on view portraying St. Ives history of fishing, tin mining and its Lifeboat service amongst many other interesting items.

Outdoor Bowls
Porthmeor Beach - Open from end of May to September

Putting Greens
Porthmeor Beach and Porthminster Beach

Sailing
St Ives Sailing Club St Ives Bay offers a wonderful opportunity to experience sea sailing in the comparitive safety of St Ives Bay.
www.stivessailingclub.com

Snooker
St. Ives Pool Club, The Wharf, St. Ives Pool tables and Bar. Temporary membership available.

Surfing
Porthmeor Beach is the surfing beach in St. Ives. Porthmeor Beach Café and Surf Centre for lessons etc. Tel: 01736 793366

St. Ives Surf School, Porthmeor Beach. BSA approved school.
Tel 0966 498021

There are numerous surf shops selling or hiring wet suits.

Theatres
Kidz R Us Theatre, St. Ives are presenting many shows throughout the year. Tel: 01736 797007
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