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Tourist Information Centre
Welcome to the award-winning Isles of Scilly Tourist Information Centre, with arguably the best office view in the world! We're here to help you.
Our Tourist Information Centre offers a wide range of services to help you make the most of our beautiful islands - before you arrive when you're here and after you've returned home and dream of coming back!
Let us help you explore the best of what these fantastic islands have to offer.
Spring opening hours are as follows:
Opening hours :
Monday - 9am - 4pm
Tuesday - 9am - 4pm
Wednesday - 9am - 4pm
Thursday - 9am - 4pm
Friday - 9am - 4pm
Saturday - 9am - 4pm
Please note these opening hours are subject to change.
What's On & Things To Do
The weekly "What's On" is now available to download here. The document is updated on a Friday. A separate "Things to Do" document is also available to download here.
Find us:
We're located within the Schiller Shelter on Porthcressa Bank, right by Porthcressa Beach. From St. Mary's Quay, head through Hugh Town and where the road divides, take the right-hand option by Hugh Street Café. Ahead of you, you'll spot the building with a grassy roof and public toilets below. The TIC holds a RADAR key for the disabled toilet. Wheelchair access is via the beach-side door.
You are always welcome in the TIC - come and have a chat with the team who will be only too happy to help you have a great holiday. They've all lived here for years and know just about everything you need to know to have a fantastic stay... in fact why not challenge them with a question they might not know the answer to?! Or just come grab a map and the weekly 'What's On'.
If you have any special needs - access, dietary, family etc. - please do let them know... again they are well versed on all the options available to you.
Our services:
Useful maps, guides and souvenirs:
The Isles of Scilly Tourist Information Centre has a wealth of useful maps, books and guides at its fingertips.
We sell the very handy Isles of Scilly Visitor Map, retailing at just £1.50. You'll get detailed maps of all the islands, a little bit of history for each, boating times, essential information on what to do and see, where to eat, great walking routes and how to make the most of island-hopping.
There are a number of books about the history of the islands, local birds. flowers and wildlife and more detailed maps and guides. We also sell exclusive Scilly-branded souvenirs including bags, mugs and tea towels, and magnets.
We are a member of the #RefillScilly scheme. We can refill your water bottles for free!
All major credit and debit cards accepted. Euros also accepted.
Get your tickets here:
If you're planning a week of island hopping to the off islands, make sure you take advantage of the St. Mary's Boatmen's Association discount. Buy 10 tickets or more in advance and save 10% on your fares!
You can also buy tickets for local events including theatre company performances, walking tours and evening presentations.
Accessibility Guide:
The Isles of Scilly Tourist Information Centre location, right on Porthcressa's lovely promenade, is very accessible. For those using pushchairs and wheelchairs, there are easy ramps up to the front door which is power-assisted. We also have lots of accessibility information on hand about attractions and businesses across the islands. If you have any questions about accessibility we're here to help... and dogs are welcome to come and visit too!
Here is our online Accessibility Guide to the TIC building, which we hope you will find useful. It was introduced in 2018 and updated in 2022 in line with guidedlines from VisitEngland and we shall be updating it regularly to ensure the most up to date information is available to you. Please do let us know if we've missed anything; then we can make it better for everyone.
Sustainability Information:
The Isles of Scilly Tourist Information Centre works to promote, and actively participates in sustainable practices. For further information read our Sustainability Guide.
Keep in touch:
Facebook: @iosTIC
Twitter: @ScillyTIC
Instagram: @visittheislesofscilly
Contact us:
Isles of Scilly Tourist Information Centre
Porthcressa Bank
St Mary's
TR21 0LW
Email: info@visitislesofscilly.com
Tel: +44 (0)1720 620600
