Attractions
Tate St Ives
Part of the world famous chain of galleries, Tate St Ives hosts a range of exciting modern artwork from a combination of local and international artists including the likes of Barbara Hepworth & Bernard Leach. With regular exhibitions being held throughout the year the Tate St Ives is a must see when visiting the town.
Tel: 01736 796226
St Ives Museum
The St Ives museum is a locally run centre with all the necessary information about the town, ranging from fantastic art collections to farming artifacts. An essential activity for anyone with an interest in Cornish heritage.
Tel: 01736 796005
Leach Pottery
The Leach pottery museum is the former workshop and kiln shed of one of Britain's most famous potter and artist Bernard Leach. There is also a collection of past work for visitors to enjoy and a partnership has been established with Falmouth college of arts to enrich the work of future student potters.
Tel: 01736 796389
Barbara Hepworth Museum
The Hepworth museum and sculpture garden is an interesting day out allowing visitors to experience the unique work of Cornwall's (as well as Britain's) most famous sculptors. Visitors can walk about the house and adjoining garden taking in drawings, paintings and sculptures created by the legendary Hepworth.
Tel: 01736 796226
St Ives Ceramics
Considered one of the closest things to a museum of Cornish Pottery, St Ives ceramics is filled with a range of exciting work ranging from world famous potters to that of local artists in the field of ceramics.
Tel: 01736 794930
Tregenna Castle
A fantastic 18th century castle located within its own country estate surrounded in woodland and the picturesque Cornish coastline, the castle offers a spectacular view of St Ives. As well as being a hotel within the grounds the castle offers a fantastic Golf course, Tennis, Badminton and Squash courts as well as a luxury health spa and gymnasium.
Tel: 01736 797381