Experience

Experience

the islands

  1. Things to Do
    Island walks, fun on the water, fantastic wildlife, island hopping, exquisite flora, amazing artists, and a fascinating history and heritage.
  2. Island Hopping
    With five inhabited islands and lots of uninhabited islands, one of the most enjoyable things to do on Scilly is 'island hopping' using "tripper" boats.
  3. Explore
    Take a look at the adventures you can have. Explore all the Isles of Scilly has to offer with beaches, island hopping and days bobbing on the water.
  4. Arts & Culture
    Scilly has inspired a thriving artistic community. Creativity abounds on every island, inspired by our stunning surroundings.
  5. Food & Drink
    Nowhere is more local than the food and drink sourced, grown, and reared across our five tiny inhabited islands
  6. What's On in 2023
    Our inspirational events programme over the coming weeks will give you more reasons to explore these magical islands in all their natural glory.
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  1. Spring
    Spring comes early to Scilly and with it a skip in the air and a true sense of wellness. Boatmen can be spotted at Porthloo boat yard launching their trusty workhorses having given them their annual lick of paint. Cottage owners, shops and restaurants put the finishing touches to their new season makeovers.
  2. Summer
    Oh Scilly in summer, what can we say? Bright, white; perfection on a pint-sized plate! Crystal clear seas and warm cobalt blue skies bring out the best of these islands.
  3. Autumn
    The colours of the islands soften, yielding hues to delight artists everywhere. Set up your easel, or stretch your legs and walk the islands. Listen, along the way, for migrating birds making their annual pilgrimage; look out for fluffy seal pups that line the rocky coast. The islands brim with wildlife at this time of year.
  4. Winter
    Winter is the time of year when Scillonians draw breath and visitors enjoy a true taste of island life. A time to enjoy windswept walks and appreciate the low winter light raking across the isles, to hunker down as the storms whistle through, and watch the slate grey waves whip the rocky coastlines.
  1. Walking Stories
    Five acclaimed authors have used their love and knowledge of Scilly to write a short story, one for each of the inhabited islands. Listen here...

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  1. Festival of Nature banner image
    Festival of Nature banner image

    Add Festival of Nature to your Itinerary

    Address

    Telephone

    01720 422153

    Isles of Scilly

    The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust and our partners are delighted to bring you the Festival of Nature, split over two long weekends this May and October.

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  2. Add Salakee Farm Duck to your Itinerary

    Address

    St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0NZ

    Telephone

    01720 422391

    St. Mary’s

    Salakee farm offer free range, island reared local duck meat on the Isles of Scilly.

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  3. Address

    St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0LL

    Telephone

    01720 620600

    Isles of Scilly

    Creative Scilly is nine days of pure creativeness. From live music, performance arts to local artists and acclaimed singer/songwriter, Angeline Morrison.

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  4. Add The Crab Shack to your Itinerary

    Address

    Hell Bay Hotel, Bryher, ISLES OF SCILLY, TR23 0PR

    Telephone

    01720 422947

    Bryher

    Serving a simple but beautiful menu of Bryher crab, mussels and scallops served in Portuguese cataplanas in a relaxed, informal atomosphere. Open in the evenings between May and September, we recommend booking early to…

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    Facilities

    Key Features

    • Themed restaurant

    Catering

    • Licensed
    • Serve evening meal

    Payment Methods

    • Cash & Cheque accepted
    • MasterCard accepted
    • Visa accepted

    Establishment Features

    • Booking required
    • Locally-sourced produce
  5. Add Cloudesley Shovell Restaurant - Karma St. Martin's to your Itinerary

    Address

    Lower Town, St. Martin's, Isles of Scilly, TR25 0QW

    Telephone

    01720 422368

    St. Martin’s

    Karma St. Martin’s, the islands' only hotel sits on a stunning site that spans 2.8 hectares and has panoramic coastal views of the South West shore - a perfect location for a drink, snack or meal . The 4* hotel has a…

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  6. Urchin on grass.
    Whales on rock.
    Pottery in Hugh Street Cafe.
    Cups on shelf.
    Bowls on shelf.
    Whale on rock.
    Urchins overlooking Sampson.
    smalls bowls on the beach.
    Urchin on grass.
    Whales on rock.
    Pottery in Hugh Street Cafe.
    Cups on shelf.
    Bowls on shelf.
    Whale on rock.
    Urchins overlooking Sampson.
    smalls bowls on the beach.

    Add Scilly Ceramics LLM to your Itinerary

    Address

    Scilly Ceramics LLM, The Garrison Pottery, Lower Garrison Lane, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0LS

    Telephone

    07379 176253

    St. Mary’s

    Scilly inspired ceramics by Falmouth University, Fine Art Graduate, Libbi McBride.

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  7. Hell Bay Hotel terrace on Bryher, Isles of Scilly
    Hell Bay Hotel terrace on Bryher, Isles of Scilly
    Hell Bay Hotel terrace on Bryher, Isles of Scilly
    Hell Bay Hotel terrace on Bryher, Isles of Scilly

    Add Hell Bay Hotel Bar & Restaurant to your Itinerary

    Address

    Bryher, Isles of Scilly, TR23 0PR

    Telephone

    01720 422947

    Isles of Scilly

    Hell Bay is the highest rated hotel and restaurant on the Isles of Scilly, with three AA rosettes. Enjoy a long leisurely lunch or drink while taking in the extraordinary views from our terrace, or enjoy lunch or dinner…

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    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users

    Children & Infants

    • Baby changing facilities
    • Children's menu
    • Highchair

    Catering

    • Bar
    • Cater for vegans
    • Cater for vegetarians
    • Dairy-Free Options Available
    • Gluten-Free & Coeliac Options Available
    • Licensed
    • Serve breakfast - Hotel Guests Only
    • Serve evening meal
    • Serve lunch
    • Special dietary requirements catered for

    Payment Methods

    • Apple pay accepted
    • Cash & Cheque accepted
    • MasterCard accepted
    • Visa accepted

    Establishment Features

    • Al Fresco Dining
    • Cater for special dietary requirements
    • Dog Friendly
    • Garden/patio for guests' use
    • Guide Book Recommended
    • Locally-sourced produce

    Travel & Trade

    • Wi-fi available
  8. Children playing on a four person paddle board having fun falling into the water.
    A family leaving the beach in a single and double kayak. They are kayaking on calm, crystal clear water.
    A couple kayak away from the uninhabited island of Ganilly with it's white sandy beach in the background.
    The beautiful sandbar off the island of Ganilly from the air. Just a 15 minute kayak from St Martin's
    A couple and their dog are in a double kayak on calm seas out by the Eastern Islands.
    Stand up paddleboarders having fun off Par Beach, it's a calm sunny day with clear blue water.
    An image of two people in a kayak, the photo is taken from the water so you can see the clear water they are kayaking on.
    On a flat calm sunny day a group of kayakers are heading out toward the Eastern Isles.
    A mother and son kayaking on still crystal clear water on a calm sunny day with the Eastern Isles in the background.
    Two boys kayaking on Ganilly sandbar, the sea is crystal clear and the Eastern Isles are in the distance.
    Children playing on a four person paddle board having fun falling into the water.
    A family leaving the beach in a single and double kayak. They are kayaking on calm, crystal clear water.
    A couple kayak away from the uninhabited island of Ganilly with it's white sandy beach in the background.
    The beautiful sandbar off the island of Ganilly from the air. Just a 15 minute kayak from St Martin's
    A couple and their dog are in a double kayak on calm seas out by the Eastern Islands.
    Stand up paddleboarders having fun off Par Beach, it's a calm sunny day with clear blue water.
    An image of two people in a kayak, the photo is taken from the water so you can see the clear water they are kayaking on.
    On a flat calm sunny day a group of kayakers are heading out toward the Eastern Isles.
    A mother and son kayaking on still crystal clear water on a calm sunny day with the Eastern Isles in the background.
    Two boys kayaking on Ganilly sandbar, the sea is crystal clear and the Eastern Isles are in the distance.

    Add St. Martin's Watersports to your Itinerary

    Address

    Par Beach, St. Martin's, TR25 0QL

    Telephone

    07470711857

    St. Martin’s

    Crystal clear waters, uninhabited islands, amazing wildlife and fun out on the water - the best moments happen at sea! Immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquillity of the islands and see Scilly from a different…

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  9. Add Isles of Scilly Museum Visitor Centre to your Itinerary

    Address

    St. Mary's, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0LW

    Telephone

    01720 422337

    St. Mary’s

    Situated at the front of the Town Hall on St. Mary's, pop in to browse the shop and enjoy the exhibition of some of the Museum's most prestigious collections.

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  10. Daymark dark skies and stars
    Dark Skies COSMOS
    shooting star over Eastern Isles
    Daymark dark skies and stars
    Dark Skies COSMOS
    shooting star over Eastern Isles

    Add Isles of Scilly Dark Skies Week to your Itinerary

    Address

    COSMOS, St. Martin's, Isles of Scilly, TR25 0QL

    St. Martin’s

    Scilly Dark Skies Week is a celebration of grassroots astronomy and Scilly’s wondrously dark night skies, hosted by the islands’ community observatory on St. Martin’s.

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  11. Add Island Wildlife Tours to your Itinerary

    Address

    Will Wagstaff, Sally Port, St Marys, Isles Of Scilly, Isles Of Scilly, TR21 0JE

    Telephone

    01720 422212

    Isles of Scilly

    Discover the natural beauty of the Isles of Scilly with Will Wagstaff, resident ornithologist and naturalist. Watch the passage of migrant birds; learn about the interesting local history and beautiful flora and fauna…

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  12. Scented narcissi by post fresh from the Isles of Scilly
    Scented pinks by post fresh from the Isles of Scilly
    Scented narcissi by post fresh from the Isles of Scilly
    Scented pinks by post fresh from the Isles of Scilly

    Add Scilly Flowers to your Itinerary

    Address

    Churchtown Farm, St. Martin's, TR25 0QL

    Telephone

    01720 422169

    St. Martin’s

    Scilly's postal flower service. Sending gift boxes of scented island flowers by 1st class post to any UK address all year round.

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    Facilities

    Payment Methods

    • Apple pay accepted
    • Cash accepted
    • Contactless payment accepted
    • Visa accepted
  13. Add Fraggle Rock Bar to your Itinerary

    Address

    Bryher, Isles of Scilly, TR23 0PR

    Telephone

    01720 422222

    Isles of Scilly

    Delicious food and drink on Bryher

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  14. Add The Sailing Centre to your Itinerary

    Address

    Porthmellon Beach, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0NE

    Telephone

    01720 422060

    St. Mary’s

    RYA & AALA licensed watersports centre offering instruction, hire & sales in windsurfing, sailing, powerboating & kayaking. Centres on St. Mary's & Tresco.

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    Facilities

    Establishment Features

    • Equipment/clothing available for hire
    • Fully qualified instructors
    • Lessons/courses available
  15. Add Island Cinema to your Itinerary

    Address

    St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly

    Telephone

    07799732446

    St. Mary’s

    The Isles of Scilly’s first open air cinema has arrived! Relax in front of the big screen with popcorn and drink in hand and experience cinema under the stars as you never have before.

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  16. Add St. Mary's Bike Hire to your Itinerary

    Address

    The Strand, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly

    Telephone

    07552 994709

    St. Mary’s

    What better way to discover St Mary's than by bike!  Bikes for all ages, abilities and sizes. Electric bikes now available.
    Coming for a day trip?  We can deliver to the airport.

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    Facilities

    Key Features

    • In town/city centre

    Leisure Facilities

    • Cycle hire

    Payment Methods

    • All major credit cards accepted
    • Contactless payment accepted
  17. Add Juliet's Garden Restaurant and Bar to your Itinerary

    Address

    St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0JL

    Telephone

    01720 422228

    Isles of Scilly

    Juliet's Garden is a well established, family run business which was created nearly 40 years ago on Seaways Farm, overlooking the harbour and seascape. Above Porthloo on St Mary's, its friendly atmosphere and fresh food…

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    Facilities

    COVID-19 Response

    • 2m distancing in place
    • Advance booking essential
    • Capacity limit
    • Clear signage
    • Contactless payment possible
    • COVID-19 measures in place
    • COVID-19 risk assessment completed
    • COVID-19 staff training completed
    • Face mask essential (not provided)
    • Face masks required for staff in public areas
    • Floors clearly marked for social distancing
    • Hand sanitizer available to visitors & staff
    • Hygiene screens in place
    • One way system
    • Outside seating
    • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
    • Socially distanced spaced seating
    • Staff required to regularly wash hands

    Key Features

    • Seafront

    Accessibility

    • Assistance Dogs
    • Guide dogs permitted
    • Handrail by steps
    • Steps to main entrance

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children (Minimum age)
    • Baby changing facilities
    • Children's menu
    • Highchair

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Catering

    • Bar
    • Cater for vegans
    • Cater for vegetarians
    • Dairy-Free Options Available
    • Gluten-Free & Coeliac Options Available
    • Licensed
    • Outdoor Seating
    • Serve afternoon tea
    • Serve evening meal
    • Serve lunch
    • Special dietary requirements catered for
    • Take away service

    Payment Methods

    • All major credit cards accepted
    • Contactless payment accepted

    Establishment Features

    • Al Fresco Dining
    • Available for wedding receptions
    • Beer Garden
    • Booking required
    • Cater for special dietary requirements
    • Countryside
    • Dog Friendly
    • Exclusive hire of restaurant
    • Family Friendly
    • Free car parking
    • Garden/patio for guests' use
    • Groups accepted
    • Independent Business
    • Licenced for civil marriages
    • Live Music
    • Locally-sourced produce
    • On-site car parking
    • Outdoor Terrace
    • Pets accepted
    • Private rooms

    Travel & Trade

    • Wi-fi available
  18. Add Ruin Beach Cafe to your Itinerary

    Address

    Old Grimsby, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, TR24 0QQ

    Telephone

    01720 424849

    Isles of Scilly

    Tresco’s wonderfully laid back vibe meets modern, Mediterranean-inspired beachfront dining with dishes fresh from the wood fired oven.

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    Facilities

    Key Features

    • Seafront

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children (Minimum age)
    • Children's menu

    Catering

    • Bar
    • Cater for vegetarians
    • Catering service
    • Licensed
    • Serve afternoon tea
    • Serve evening meal
    • Serve lunch
    • Special dietary requirements catered for
    • Take away service

    Payment Methods

    • All major credit cards accepted

    Establishment Features

    • Al Fresco Dining
    • Garden/patio for guests' use

    Travel & Trade

    • Wi-fi available
  19. Add The Hall Restaurant to your Itinerary

    Address

    Church Street, Hugh Town, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0JR

    Telephone

    01720 419436

    St. Mary’s

    On the ground floor of St Mary's Hall Hotel you will find The Hall Restaurant. A contemporary dining space that prides itself on offering high quality food and smooth service.

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  20. Add Bell Rock Hotel to your Itinerary

    Address

    Church Street, St.Marys, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0JS

    Telephone

    01720 422575

    St. Mary’s

    The Restaurant at the Bell Rock Hotel - open to non-residents for two or three course dinner. We recommend booking before 5pm to avoid disappointment, but we will accommodate a table when possible.

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    Special Offers

    • Month: May

      Dates: Friday 5th -  Wednesday10th 

      Price: Dinner B&B: Only £600 per person - B&B: Only £520 per person

      Phone: 01720 422575, option 1 to book

      E-mail: contact@bellrockhotel.co.uk

      Additional Information: 

      Bell Rock Hotel has been welcoming guests for over 100 years, and we genuinely look forward to your visit. We are proud of our team of caring staff, who will do everything possible to ensure your stay with us is relaxing and enjoyable.

      We are ideally situated in a level position, midway between Town Beach to the front and Porthcressa Bay at the rear. Both beaches are about 100 yards away!

      (T&C’s: Offer available only on the specified dates above. Available & honoured only on new bookings made from 08.12.22 onwards & until further notice. Offer may be withdrawn at any time on a first come, first served basis. Dinner B&B offer includes en-suite bedroom, 3 course dinner & full cooked breakfast options. B&B offer includes en-suite bedroom & full cooked breakfast options.

      Bookings not transferrable. Subject to availability. Single supplements apply in both: Compact Doubles (Total: DBB £680 - B&B £640) & Standard Doubles or twins (Total: DBB £840 - B&B £760). A non-refundable deposit of 25% is required to confirm a booking. Our standard T&C’s including 66% cancellation policy applies. Travel is not included. Bookings are to be made over the phone on 01720 422575, option 1).

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