Step onto an enchanting archipelago that is like nowhere else in England. Get active or get away from it all as you experience the simple pleasures of island life.
The adventure begins as you arrive - by small plane, by helicopter or by boat. You immediately sense that you have discovered something very special as you glimpse this cluster of low-lying islands amid a turquoise sea. Some fringed by rocks, others by white sandy beaches, but all bathed in a light of vibrant intensity. It feels as if you have begun a journey to another world – a simpler, kinder and more innocent place to be.
The Scilly adventure continues as you hop from island to island by boat, experiencing many natural wonders – basking sharks, seals, dolphins and a multitude of rare birds. Some visitors crave the deep sense of tradition here,immersing themselves in history and myth. Others come to walk, to cycle, to sail or to enjoy the heightened creativity of island life through painting, photography or crafts. Many love to lose themselves in the sights and scents of the sub-tropical plants and flowers that give Scilly its distinctive landscape; and everyone can savour the flavour of fresh seafood in beachside cafés and local ales at a traditional pub.
All this, plus life’s simplest pleasures: from beachcombing barefoot on deserted beaches, collecting shells and picnicking on the sand, to watching the sunset and gazing at the stars.
Above all, Scilly gives you the space and freedom to do everything – or next to nothing – in a breathtaking location that enjoys the mildest climate in the UK.
Magical, peaceful and unforgettable, Scilly will leave you longing to return.
