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on Scilly

  1. Active & Outdoors
    There are plenty of ways you can get out and about to enjoy Scilly - on guided tours and excursions or simply by heading out with map in hand to explore.
  2. Tours & Sightseeing
    From island walks and archaeological explorations to wildlife and marine excursions, and sunset trips, you’ll be able to delve into Scilly’s past and learn more about our natural habitat and wildlife, our culture and our lifestyle.
  3. Explore Nature
    Scilly’s landscapes are one of its greatest assets. Get out and explore our amazing habitats and wildlife that flourish here, year round!
  4. Day Trips to Scilly
    If you're travelling to Scilly in a day, we want you to make the most of your short spell here. Use our handy day tripping guide for hot tips, things to see and do, and where to eat.
  5. For the Family
    A family holiday on Scilly will lay down memories that children will treasure for the rest of their lives
  6. Attractions
    From the world famous Tresco Abbey Garden with its 20,000 exotic species from around the world, Elizabethan castles and fortresses, Bronze Age remains and burial chambers, famous shipwreck landmarks, incredible lighthouses, including Bishop Rock.
  7. History & Heritage
    From shipwrecks to treasure, and from Bronze Age burial chambers to deserted villages, the history of Scilly is utterly compelling.
  8. Arts & Culture
    Scilly has inspired a thriving artistic community. Creativity abounds on every island, inspired by our stunning surroundings.
  9. Shopping & online shopping
    It is one of Scilly’s most endearing features…. Pop-up stalls and honesty boxes dotted across all the islands
  10. Spa & Wellbeing
    Swaying palm trees, the scent of a sea breeze, a relaxing massage in a luxury spa

Different Scilly

adventures everytime

  1. 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.

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  1. Firebrand IV on water 1https://dms-swt.newmindets.net/App/PMS/Product.aspx?pid=3163923#
    Close up of a seal
    Square rigger between the islands
    Close up of seal 2
    Firebrand IV on the water 2
    Seal on shoreline
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    Close up of a seal
    Square rigger between the islands
    Close up of seal 2
    Firebrand IV on the water 2
    Seal on shoreline

    Add Scilly Sea Safaris to your Itinerary

    Address

    Telephone

    07884365375

    St. Mary’s

    Why not treat yourself to a unique island sea safari aboard Rib Firebrand IV with skipper and photographer Dave McBride.

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  2. 50 foot Bermudan cutter 'Jekamanzi' at sunset
    50 foot Bermudan cutter 'Jekamanzi' - sailing at daytime
    50 foot Bermudan cutter 'Jekamanzi' - close up at sunset
    50 foot Bermudan cutter 'Jekamanzi' - aerial at sunset
    50 foot Bermudan cutter 'Jekamanzi' - overhead aerial
    50 foot Bermudan cutter 'Jekamanzi' - from behind
    50 foot Bermudan cutter 'Jekamanzi' - sunset aerial
    50 foot Bermudan cutter 'Jekamanzi' at sunset
    50 foot Bermudan cutter 'Jekamanzi' - sailing at daytime
    50 foot Bermudan cutter 'Jekamanzi' - close up at sunset
    50 foot Bermudan cutter 'Jekamanzi' - aerial at sunset
    50 foot Bermudan cutter 'Jekamanzi' - overhead aerial
    50 foot Bermudan cutter 'Jekamanzi' - from behind
    50 foot Bermudan cutter 'Jekamanzi' - sunset aerial

    Add Scilly Yacht Charters to your Itinerary

    Address

    3 Buccabu, Lower Strand, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly

    Telephone

    01720 422188

    St. Mary’s

    A truly unique experience, why not make your holiday complete by spending a day sailing the crystal clear, azure waters of Scilly aboard our 50 foot Bermudan cutter 'Jekamanzi'

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  3. Mother and child cycling around the lanes on Tresco
    Adult and child cycling beside the beach at sunset
    Mother and child cycling around the lanes on Tresco
    Adult and child cycling beside the beach at sunset

    Add Tresco Bike Hire to your Itinerary

    Address

    Smith Square, New Grimsby, Tresco, TR24 0QQ

    Telephone

    01720 422849

    Tresco

    Two wheels must be one of the best ways to explore Tresco. With miles of quiet roads and dusty tracks to travel along, you can enjoy the freedom of the whole island.

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  4. Scented pinks by post fresh from the Isles of Scilly
    Flower fields
    Scented narcissi by post fresh from the Isles of Scilly
    Tractor collecting boxes of flowers
    Scented pinks by post fresh from the Isles of Scilly
    Flower fields
    Scented narcissi by post fresh from the Isles of Scilly
    Tractor collecting boxes of flowers

    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
  5. Outside of Island Fish
    Island Fish fishing boat
    Fresh fish counter
    Inside the shop
    Inside the shop
    Throwing over a crab pot
    Outside of Island Fish
    Island Fish fishing boat
    Fresh fish counter
    Inside the shop
    Inside the shop
    Throwing over a crab pot

    Add Island Fish to your Itinerary

    Address

    Kenython, Bryher, Isles of Scilly, TR23 0PR

    Telephone

    01720 423880

    Bryher

    The Pender family that make up Island Fish have been fishing out of Bryher for hundreds of years, supplying quality fresh lobster, crab, wet fish & shellfish products across the Isles of Scilly

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  6. Veronica Farm outdoor fudge stall
    Bowl full of vanilla fudge sqaures
    Veronica Farm outdoor fudge stall
    Bowl full of vanilla fudge sqaures

    Add Veronica Farm Fudge to your Itinerary

    Address

    Veronica Farm, Bryher, Isles of Scilly, TR23 0PR

    Telephone

    01720 422862

    Bryher

    We're a family owned and run business where old traditions still hold. The Taylor family started making fudge twenty years ago on our farmhouse kitchen Aga. At Veronica Farm, on Bryher on the Isles of Scilly, we now…

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  7. Parked in Holy Vale
    View from Golf Club
    Our highly trained and competent drivers eagerly wait to serve you
    View from Airport
    Group enjoying the views from the Golf Club
    Parked in Holy Vale
    View from Golf Club
    Our highly trained and competent drivers eagerly wait to serve you
    View from Airport
    Group enjoying the views from the Golf Club

    Add Island Rover Minibus Tours to your Itinerary

    Address

    Lower Strand, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0JT

    Telephone

    01720 422131

    St. Mary’s

    We are a specialist tour operator, concentrating solely on conducted tours of the Island.

    This tour is ideal for all, irrespective of whether you're a first time visitor or regular.
    It's by far the best way to see the…

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    Facilities

    Duration

    • Duration

    Key Features

    • Coastal
    • In countryside
    • In town/city centre

    Accessibility

    • Handrail by steps
    • Steps to main entrance

    Payment Methods

    • Android pay accepted
    • Apple pay accepted
    • Cash accepted
    • Contactless payment accepted - Cash or card payments are accepted.

    Establishment Features

    • Groups Welcome

    Group Travel

    • Out of Hours Visits
  8. Normandy Pool interior
    Splash tots session
    Normandy Pool interior
    Splash tots session

    Add Normandy Swimming Pool to your Itinerary

    Address

    Normandy, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly

    Telephone

    01720 423645

    St. Mary’s

    Normandy Pool is open all-year-round to both residents and non-residents. It features a full program of open sessions, swimming lessons and sessions for water babies. Please check our website or contact us for further…

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  9. 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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  10. Snorkellers about get into the sea off boat.
    seal in the seaweed.
    Rib heading out to the Eastern Isles.
    Snorkellers about get into the sea off boat.
    seal in the seaweed.
    Rib heading out to the Eastern Isles.

    Add Seal Snorkelling Adventures to your Itinerary

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07340 055748

    St. Martin’s

    This is a new business that is creating an unforgettable experience swimming with the amazing wild seals that surround our beautiful islands.

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  11. Wine-tasting Flight
    Wildflowers on the Vineyard
    Vines in front of the winery at sunset
    Harvesting the grapes to make the rose wine
    St Martin's Vineyard Basket
    Clouds over the vines
    Agapanthus
    Views over the Eastern Isles
    Hummingbird Hawk-moth visiting the vineyard
    Leaf burst with the Eastern Isles in the background
    Wine-tasting Flight
    Wildflowers on the Vineyard
    Vines in front of the winery at sunset
    Harvesting the grapes to make the rose wine
    St Martin's Vineyard Basket
    Clouds over the vines
    Agapanthus
    Views over the Eastern Isles
    Hummingbird Hawk-moth visiting the vineyard
    Leaf burst with the Eastern Isles in the background

    Add St. Martin's Vineyard, Winery and Visitor Centre to your Itinerary

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01720 423118

    St. Martin’s

    Visit one of the smallest and most south-westerly vineyards in the UK here on the southern slopes of St Martin’s. Follow the self-guided Vine Tour and learn about the vines, the wines and what makes this site unique.…

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    Facilities

    Attraction Facilities

    • Shop

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted

    Key Features

    • Outdoor Attraction

    Accessibility

    • Assistance Dogs
    • Guide Dogs Permitted

    Catering

    • Picnic Site - Visitors to the vineyard are welcome to bring a picnic - we have benches throughout the vineyard to enjoy your lunch among the vines!

    Payment Methods

    • Apple pay accepted
    • Cash accepted
    • Contactless payment accepted
    • MasterCard accepted
    • Visa accepted

    Establishment Features

    • Dog Friendly
    • Outdoor Terrace
    • Picnic Area
    • Shop

    Tours and Demonstrations

    • Demonstrations Given
    • Educational Visits Accepted
    • Guided Tours Available for Groups
  12. Indoor Swimming pool
    Indoor Swimming pool
    Treatment room
    Indoor Swimming pool
    Indoor Swimming pool
    Indoor Swimming pool
    Treatment room
    Indoor Swimming pool

    Add Tresco Island Spa to your Itinerary

    Address

    New Grimsby, Tresco, Isles of Scilly

    Telephone

    01720 424075

    Tresco

    Tresco's extraordinary natural environment is a tonic in itself, but Tresco Spa is the perfect destination for those looking to truly relax and unwind. Our beautifully appointed Spa features an indoor swimming pool,…

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  13. Main logo for Wild and Scilly Mermaids.
    Swimming round bar point.
    Swimming in the sea.
    Celebrating a swim.
    Group photo on the beach.
    Underwater swimming.
    Water splash swim image.
    Main logo for Wild and Scilly Mermaids.
    Swimming round bar point.
    Swimming in the sea.
    Celebrating a swim.
    Group photo on the beach.
    Underwater swimming.
    Water splash swim image.

    Address

    St. Mary's, TR21 0NF

    Telephone

    07731 830332

    St. Mary’s

    Come and enjoy a sea swim adventure with food. We have trips suited to both experienced swimmers and those new to open water swimming.

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  14. Gift cards and calendar
    Inga the Artist
    Isles of Scilly journal
    Gift books
    Puffin coasters
    Journal
    Gift cards and calendar
    Inga the Artist
    Isles of Scilly journal
    Gift books
    Puffin coasters
    Journal

    Add Island Images to your Itinerary

    Tresco

    Meet Ellie - Mum of three, photographer and designer. Ellie offers an ever broadening range of products designed to bring island magic to your every day.

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  15. Daymark night sky
    Milky way over sea
    Inside the observatory
    Daymark under the milky way
    The 2 observation domes
    Milky way over the maze on St Martin's
    Daymark night sky
    Milky way over sea
    Inside the observatory
    Daymark under the milky way
    The 2 observation domes
    Milky way over the maze on St Martin's

    Add Community Observatory St. Martin's - COSMOS to your Itinerary

    Address

    St. Martin's Observatory, St. Martin's, Isles of Scilly

    St. Martin’s

    The most south-westerly observatory in the UK. The facility provides two observation domes, and a warm room, to house computer and camera equipment, and where we also hold talks and workshops.

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  16. Inside the shop

    Add The Sandpiper to your Itinerary

    Address

    The Bank, St Mary's, Isles Of Scilly, TR21 0HY

    Telephone

    01720 422189

    St. Mary’s

    The Sandpiper shop is based in Hugh Town and sells a large range of clothing and shoes for men & women.

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  17. Face oil and cleansing oil
    Seaweed bath salts
    Soften lip balm
    Nourish body oil
    Skincare Trio
    Gift Wrap Box
    Rejuvenate Bath Salts
    Weighing ingredients
    Collecting seaweed
    Collecting seaweed
    Face oil and cleansing oil
    Seaweed bath salts
    Soften lip balm
    Nourish body oil
    Skincare Trio
    Gift Wrap Box
    Rejuvenate Bath Salts
    Weighing ingredients
    Collecting seaweed
    Collecting seaweed

    Add Phoenix & Providence to your Itinerary

    Address

    St Martin's, Isles of Scilly

    St. Martin’s

    From the shores of St. Martin's, Phoenix & Providence skincare has been created for softer skin and a clearer mind, to take time for yourself, creating a sense of ritual with products that inspire presence and inner…

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  18. Scilly Scent products on table
    Scilly Scent products on table
    Scilly Scent products on table
    Wax melts in packaging
    Person lighting a candle
    Picture of bath bombs and flowers
    Collage of Scilly Scent products
    Scilly Scent products on shelving in shop
    Scilly Scent products on table
    Scilly Scent products on table
    Scilly Scent products on table
    Wax melts in packaging
    Person lighting a candle
    Picture of bath bombs and flowers
    Collage of Scilly Scent products
    Scilly Scent products on shelving in shop

    Add Scilly Scents to your Itinerary

    Address

    St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly

    Telephone

    07767 392373

    Isles of Scilly

    Enjoy the scent of Scilly from your own home.

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