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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. Ancient stone chamber
    Kelp pit
    Ancient stone chamber
    Kelp pit

    Add Scilly Walks to your Itinerary

    Address

    Katharine Sawyer, Alegria, High Lanes, St. Mary's, ISLES OF SCILLY, TR21 0NW

    Telephone

    01720 423326

    St. Mary’s

    Scilly Walks offers guided walks and boat trips to introduce you to the archaeology and history of the Isles of Scilly.

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  2. Shipwrecked ship wheel
    Museum shop
    Display cabinet
    Old lifeboat display
    Nornour display
    Ancient clay pots
    Ancient sword
    Bust of Matt Lethbridge
    Items from the Cita
    Old school clock
    Shipwrecked ship wheel
    Museum shop
    Display cabinet
    Old lifeboat display
    Nornour display
    Ancient clay pots
    Ancient sword
    Bust of Matt Lethbridge
    Items from the Cita
    Old school clock

    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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  3. Silver agapanthus necklace
    Stained glass preparation
    Mix of local crafts
    Phoenix workshop external
    Pink flower silk scarf
    Printed daffodils on material
    canvas cutlery pouch
    Shell hanging
    Glass crab
    Silver agapanthus necklace
    Stained glass preparation
    Mix of local crafts
    Phoenix workshop external
    Pink flower silk scarf
    Printed daffodils on material
    canvas cutlery pouch
    Shell hanging
    Glass crab

    Add Phoenix Craft Studios to your Itinerary

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01720 422900

    St. Mary’s

    A co-operative of craftspeople in individual studios. Fused glass, fabrics, printmaking, ceramics, jewellery and more.

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  4. SCDogs Distillery St Martins Isles of Scilly
    SC Dogs White Rum
    SC Dogs Vodka
    SC Dogs Gold Rum
    SC Dogs Honey Spiced Rum
    SCDogs Distillery St Martins Isles of Scilly
    SC Dogs White Rum
    SC Dogs Vodka
    SC Dogs Gold Rum
    SC Dogs Honey Spiced Rum

    Add SC Dogs Distillery St Martins Isles of Scilly to your Itinerary

    Address

    Carron Farm, Higher Town, St Martins, TR25 0QL

    Telephone

    01720422893

    St. Martin’s

    SC Dogs the first and only rum distillery on the Isles of Scilly.

    Distilled, aged and bottled on our farm, SC Dogs is a range of delicately balanced premium rums and vodkas with a clean, rounded finish and a tang of…

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    Facilities

    Other

    • Contactless delivery

    Catering

    • Bar - We are licensed for both on and off sales
    • Online Ordering

    Payment Methods

    • Accept Bank Transfers, Internet Payment or SWIFT/IBAN
    • All major credit cards accepted
    • Android pay accepted
    • Apple pay accepted
    • Cash accepted
    • Contactless payment accepted
    • MasterCard accepted
    • Visa accepted

    Establishment Features

    • Gift vouchers
    • Open All Year

    Travel & Trade

    • Wi-fi available
  5. Wine and nibbles in the vineyard
    Rows of grape vines
    Group around the tasting table
    Robert on the viewing gallery
    Wine and nibbles in the vineyard
    Rows of grape vines
    Group around the tasting table
    Robert on the viewing gallery

    Add HolyVale Vineyard & Winery to your Itinerary

    Address

    Holy Vale, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0NT

    Telephone

    01720 422317

    St. Mary’s

    Situated in the tranquil and beautiful Holy Vale on the Nature Trail at the heart of St. Mary’s, the Vineyard and Winery is a must visit location during your stay on St Mary’s.

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  6. Sunset boating

    Add Evening Supper Boats to your Itinerary

    Address

    Isles of Scilly

    Telephone

    01720 423999

    Isles of Scilly

    From May until the end of September, an evening supper boat to St. Agnes operates most nights when the weather is fit. Departure is usually at 6pm (check on the boards on the day) giving plenty of time for a stroll on…

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  7. 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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  8. Tamarisk counter
    Colourful glass and stone rings
    Selection of art
    Leather wallets and key rings
    Stained and fused glass
    local pottery
    polished coloured stones
    Pottery and sketches
    Mix of mugs, jugs and jewellery
    Wall of paintings
    Tamarisk counter
    Colourful glass and stone rings
    Selection of art
    Leather wallets and key rings
    Stained and fused glass
    local pottery
    polished coloured stones
    Pottery and sketches
    Mix of mugs, jugs and jewellery
    Wall of paintings

    Add Tamarisk Gallery to your Itinerary

    Address

    Hugh Street, Hugh Town, St. Mary's, TR21 0LL

    Telephone

    01720 422334

    St. Mary’s

    Based in the centre of Hugh Town on St Mary’s, Tamarisk Gallery stocks a wide range of art and craft. All inspired by the Isles of Scilly, pieces include paintings, textiles, jewellery, ceramics, glass and locally made…

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  9. 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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  10. Sports centre external view
    Carn Gwaval Gym and equipment
    Sports Hall set up for circuit training
    Sports centre external view
    Carn Gwaval Gym and equipment
    Sports Hall set up for circuit training

    Add Queen Elizabeth II Community Sports Hall to your Itinerary

    Address

    Carn Gwaval, Old Town Road, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly

    Telephone

    01720 424400

    St. Mary’s

    The Queen Elizabeth II Community Sports Hall includes a gym, MUGA and netball courts providing opportunities for a variety of sports and activities.

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  11. Horse riding in the sea
    Horse riding on the beach
    Riding over the moors
    Trekking in the sea
    Horses taking a rest
    Trekking through the trees
    Trekking through the trees
    Trekking through the sea
    Horse riding in the sea
    Horse riding on the beach
    Riding over the moors
    Trekking in the sea
    Horses taking a rest
    Trekking through the trees
    Trekking through the trees
    Trekking through the sea

    Add St. Mary's Riding Centre to your Itinerary

    Address

    St. Mary's Riding Centre, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0NU

    Telephone

    01720 423855

    St. Mary’s

    A warm welcome awaits you at St Mary's Riding Centre.

    The only horse riding establishment in the Isles of Scilly. 

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  12. 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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  13. Outside view of Paper Shop

    Add The Paper Shop (CJ Mumford) to your Itinerary

    Address

    Hugh Street, St Mary's, Isles Of Scilly, TR21 0LL

    Telephone

    01720 422438

    St. Mary’s

    Serving the islands' newspaper, magazine and periodical requirements since 1904. Confectioner, stationer, tobacconist and bookseller - including Scilly's longest running publication "The Scillonian". Scilly's only…

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  14. Front and signage Hugh Street Cafe
    Delicious chocolate cakes
    Indoor dry food storage
    Inside serving counter
    Meat platter for 2
    Delicious savoury filled rolled
    Pomegranate seed salad
    Posh hot chocolate
    Front and signage Hugh Street Cafe
    Delicious chocolate cakes
    Indoor dry food storage
    Inside serving counter
    Meat platter for 2
    Delicious savoury filled rolled
    Pomegranate seed salad
    Posh hot chocolate

    Add Hugh Street Cafe to your Itinerary

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01720 422734

    St. Mary’s

    Come and see us for a quick coffee and Cornish pasty to go, or sit back, relax and watch the world go by in our seating area.

    We prepare fresh sandwiches, salads, ciabattas, tarts, delicious homemade cakes and much…

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    Facilities

    Key Features

    • In town/city centre

    Children & Infants

    • Highchair

    Catering

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

    Payment Methods

    • All major credit cards accepted
  15. Cart under Garrison arch
    Scilly carts business unit
    3 carts on a field
    Cart under Garrison arch
    Scilly carts business unit
    3 carts on a field

    Add Scilly Carts to your Itinerary

    Address

    Porthmellon Enterprise Centre, Porthmellon Business Park, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0JY

    Telephone

    01720 422121

    St. Mary’s

    Scilly Carts offer 2, 4 or 6 seater electric carts (golf buggies) as an alternative way to explore St Mary's.

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  16. Euan and Lindsay in the Tanglewood kitchen
    Award winning mince pies
    Euan and Lindsay in the Tanglewood kitchen
    Award winning mince pies

    Add Tanglewood Table to your Itinerary

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01720 422454

    St. Mary’s

    Euan Rodger, former manager at London's savoy, now cooks for up to 8 people sitting around what was once the post office sorting table.

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    Facilities

    Catering

    • Take away service
  17. Group of wild swimmers
    Running across Peninnis to the lighthouse
    Yoga on Pulpit Rock
    Start of the swim run
    Yoga on the beach
    Sunset yoga
    Group of wild swimmers
    Running across Peninnis to the lighthouse
    Yoga on Pulpit Rock
    Start of the swim run
    Yoga on the beach
    Sunset yoga

    Add Adventure Scilly to your Itinerary

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07748 102844

    Isles of Scilly

    Bryony offers flowing, uplifting yoga sessions; Nick is an experienced swim guide. Both Nick & Bryony are from Scilly and have extensive knowledge of swim spots and trail running routes across the islands, and can…

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    Facilities

    Key Features

    • Groups
    • Stag and Hen Parties
    • Weddings

    Payment Methods

    • Android pay accepted
    • Apple pay accepted
    • Cash accepted
    • Contactless payment accepted

    Establishment Features

    • Open All Year

    Travel & Trade

    • Group discounts available
  18. Canvas bag with Made on Scilly logo
    Shop interior
    Shop interior
    Made on Scilly shop window
    Collage of Made on Scilly products
    Canvas bag with Made on Scilly logo
    Shop interior
    Shop interior
    Made on Scilly shop window
    Collage of Made on Scilly products

    Add Made on Scilly to your Itinerary

    Address

    Church Street, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly

    Telephone

    07767 392373

    St. Mary’s

    Artisan Shop on St Mary’s, Isles of Scilly. Featuring local makers and creatives from across the islands.

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  19. 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
  20. 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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