Our exciting events programme offers even more reasons to discover the magic of these islands in all their natural beauty.
Discover the magic of a Scilly Christmas - from thoughtful island-made gifts and festive inspiration to our exciting Christmas competition.
Explore our exclusive special offers and last-minute availability to discover the perfect island getaway. Whether you're seeking a tranquil…
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With five inhabited islands and many uninhabited ones, the Isles of Scilly are perfect for island hopping. Regular "tripper" boats let you…
The Isles of Scilly offer a mild climate year-round, with spring and summer bringing warmer weather, perfect for outdoor activities and island…
Discover the magic of a Scilly Christmas - from thoughtful island-made gifts and festive inspiration to our exciting Christmas competition.
Take the Isles of Scilly Visitor Pledge and help protect the islands’ unique wildlife, landscapes, and embrace more sustainable ways to explore…
Whether you arrive by Penzance Helicopter, Skybus, the Scillonian III, or a cruise, you’ll immediately feel that you’re heading somewhere…
Welcome to the award-winning Isles of Scilly Tourist Information Centre. From helping you plan your visit to reliving your memories once…
Christmas is the perfect time to share a little island magic, and what better way than with gifts inspired by the enchanting Isles of Scilly? From coastal charm to festive warmth, these local makers and producers offer a range of unique gifts that capture the spirit of the islands. If you’re looking…
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Halloween on Scilly - 7 Spooky Tales and Ghostly Legends Halloween is in the air, and so is our love for all things spooky! Who can resist a chilling ghost story by a crackling fire or the thrill of a harmless scare? But you don’t need blood and gore to get into the Halloween spirit – the Isles of…
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Twice a year, the Isles of Scilly hosts something truly special – The Low Tide Event, an organised celebration of one of nature’s most extraordinary sights: the seabed between Tresco and Bryher revealed at low tide. While it’s sometimes possible to walk between the islands at other points in the…
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As summer fades and the crowds thin, the Isles of Scilly take on a slower, more soulful rhythm. Autumn is a magical time to visit this remote archipelago just off the coast of Cornwall. Think golden light, crisp sea air, and the soothing quiet of island life - it’s the perfect season for those who…
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August 23rd - 31st, 2025, the Isles of Scilly will come alive for Ocean Scilly Festival - a 9-day celebration of everything we love about island life, from windswept adventure to coastal creativity. With events happening across multiple islands, the festival brings together locals, visitors, and a…
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Artist Richard Pearce’s life is so closely bound with the sea it’d be no surprise to find saltwater running through his veins. He hears, watches and paints it in all its many moods, he lives just metres from the jagged-toothed rocks of Bryher’s storm-lashed west coast, and over the years he’s picked…
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Living on an island for all or much of their lives, Keith Buchanan and his wife Carol have boating in the blood. They sail a 54-foot ketch, Carol used to row in one of St. Mary’s eight wooden gigs, and Keith has been crafting canvas sails on the part of the quay in Hugh Town on St. Mary’s known as…
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Oriel Hicks lifts the lid of her dog-eared cardboard box with as much excitement as the rest of us might display when opening a box of posh artisan chocolates. Her eyes light up as she reveals its contents: scores of slightly irregular squares of coloured glass, tightly packed like After Eights…
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What’s for supper at Salakee tonight? Duck legs with duck-fat roasties and wilted chard? A Dexter beef brisket slow-cooked with garden carrots? Or perhaps a simple frittata of sunshine-yellow eggs and just-picked spinach? Join Kylie and Dave Mumford and their toddlers in their cosy kitchen at…
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“Try this,” says my companion, handing me a fairy-sized spoonful of velvety, slightly jelly-like, golden honey. “You taste the world.” I drop it slowly into my mouth. It’s spicy, complex yet soothing. Then a hint of eucalpytus gently strokes my palate. I’m with bee buff Jilly Halliday, whom I’ve…
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