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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. 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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  2. 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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  3. Award winning mince pies
    Award winning mince pies

    Add Tanglewood Kitchen Company to your Itinerary

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01720 422454

    St. Mary’s

    Diverse food retail shop @ The Post Office on St Mary's, specialising in award winning homemade ready meals, fresh fish and IOS shellfish, gourmet 'best in town' sandwiches, freshly baked 'Champion Product 2015'…

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    Facilities

    Catering

    • Take away service
  4. Front of shop
    Sat at the sewing machine
    Canvas holdall
    Selection of colourful bags
    Front of shop
    Sat at the sewing machine
    Canvas holdall
    Selection of colourful bags

    Add Ratbags Canvas Shop to your Itinerary

    Address

    Thorofare, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0LN

    Telephone

    01720 422037

    St. Mary’s

    Rat Island Sailboat Co. Rat Bags Canvas shop

    Hand made cotton canvas bags, clothing & acessories, Visit our workshop here in the Isles of Scilly & watch as we make your bag.

    Available online

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  5. Windsurfers on the water
    Young family out in rat sail boat
    Couple stand up paddleboarding
    Line of coloured kayaks on the beach
    Windsurfers on the water
    Young family out in rat sail boat
    Couple stand up paddleboarding
    Line of coloured kayaks on the beach

    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
  6. 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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  7. Cromwell's Castle overlooking Bryher.
    The Star Castle Hotel on St Mary's
    Pelistry beach on St Mary's
    A close up of a dinner at the Star Castle Hotel
    Mother and baby grey seals perched on rocks
    The Star Castle Hotel's candlelit restaurant, with a waitress
    A white lighthouse on St Agnes
    A mounted cannon at the Garrison on St Mary's
    A bedroom at the Star Castle Hotel
    Bant's Cairn, a burial chamber on St Mary's
    Cromwell's Castle overlooking Bryher.
    The Star Castle Hotel on St Mary's
    Pelistry beach on St Mary's
    A close up of a dinner at the Star Castle Hotel
    Mother and baby grey seals perched on rocks
    The Star Castle Hotel's candlelit restaurant, with a waitress
    A white lighthouse on St Agnes
    A mounted cannon at the Garrison on St Mary's
    A bedroom at the Star Castle Hotel
    Bant's Cairn, a burial chamber on St Mary's

    Address

    Telephone

    02081 451011

    Isles of Scilly

    Uncover the secret Isles of Scilly with a GeoCultura holiday, dedicated to taking you off the beaten track to learn about island life and hear the tales of the islands.

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    Special Offers

    • Island: St. Mary's

      Month: April

      Dates: 10th - 16th

      Price: £1,699.00 (No single supplement)

      Capacity: 2 places left (max 10 places)

      Phone: +44 2081 451011 (Mon-Sat 9am to 6pm)

      E-mail: info@geoculturaworld.com

      Additional Information: Price includes a la carte dinner bed and breakfast at the Star Castle Hotel, all guided walks, boat trips to off-islands and pre-dinner talks from local experts. Guests simply need to book and pay for their own travel from mainland to St Mary’s. Call us today for travel options advice. Enjoy the warmest of welcomes at Star Castle and great breakfasts and dinners! Ideal for first visit to Isles of Scilly or a long overdue return.

      More offers like this - 2024 Spring Availabiliy

  8. The Abbey Arch in Tresco Abbey Garden
    A view across Tresco Abbey Garden
    The Mediterranean Garden in Tresco Abbey Garden
    Lucy Dorrien-Smith's Shell House in Tresco Abbey Garden
    Shaded glades in Tresco Abbey Garden
    Protea in Tresco Abbey Garden
    The Abbey Arch in Tresco Abbey Garden
    Subtropical planting in Tresco Abbey Garden
    A view across Tresco Abbey Garden
    Gaia sculpture in Tresco Abbey Garden
    The Abbey Arch in Tresco Abbey Garden
    A view across Tresco Abbey Garden
    The Mediterranean Garden in Tresco Abbey Garden
    Lucy Dorrien-Smith's Shell House in Tresco Abbey Garden
    Shaded glades in Tresco Abbey Garden
    Protea in Tresco Abbey Garden
    The Abbey Arch in Tresco Abbey Garden
    Subtropical planting in Tresco Abbey Garden
    A view across Tresco Abbey Garden
    Gaia sculpture in Tresco Abbey Garden

    Add Tresco Abbey Garden to your Itinerary

    Address

    Tresco, Isles of Scilly, TR24 0QQ

    Telephone

    +44 01720 424108

    Tresco

    The sub-tropical Abbey Garden is a glorious exception; a perennial Kew without the glass, home to 20,000 plants from more than 80 countries, flourishing just 30 miles off the coast of Cornwall. The plants that thrive…

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    Facilities

    Other

    • Gift Shop

    Attraction Facilities

    • Plant Sales
    • Shop
    • Tea Rooms

    Venue Facilities

    • Groups Accepted

    Key Features

    • Approx length of visit - We would recommend allowing at least half a day for your visit
    • Of historic, literary or architectural interest
    • Outdoor Attraction

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users - Whilst the garden does have a number of sets of steps, there is also an accessible route along shingle paths suitable for wheelchairs. For further information on accessibility around the garden, please call 01720 424108.
    • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

    Catering

    • On-Site café/restaurant

    Establishment Features

    • Dogs-Accepted - On leads
    • On-site Restaurant/Cafe
    • Open All Year
    • Toilets

    Tours and Demonstrations

    • Guided Tours Available for Groups - Please contact Tresco Abbey Garden for details
  9. Steve Backshall gift of friendship
    Higher Moors Nature Trail Loop New Boardwalk
    Single Puffin -
    Bell Heather & Ling
    Wildlife trust sea postcard
    Steve Backshall gift of friendship
    Higher Moors Nature Trail Loop New Boardwalk
    Single Puffin -
    Bell Heather & Ling
    Wildlife trust sea postcard

    Add Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust to your Itinerary

    Address

    Trenoweth, St. Mary's, TR21 0NS

    Telephone

    01720 422153

    Isles of Scilly

    The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust is Scilly’s only locally-run conservation charity responsible for looking after more than 50% of our beautiful Islands. With a small staff team who are effectively custodians of this…

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  10. Succulents in plank of wood
    Black Aeonium
    Pot of succelents
    Box of succulents
    Boxes of succulents
    Black Aeonium
    Succulents in plank of wood
    Black Aeonium
    Pot of succelents
    Box of succulents
    Boxes of succulents
    Black Aeonium

    Add Scilly Succulents to your Itinerary

    Address

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

    Telephone

    07540 521137

    Bryher

    We are a succulent loving family who have been growing succulents for 20 years. So many of the guests in our holiday cottages asked for cuttings so we decided to set up our online store. Many of our succulents are grown…

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  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. leaded glass panel of flying puffin
    woven items by Emily Mary
    Stained glass preparation Oriel Hicks
    Mix of local crafts
    canvas cutlery pouch
    fused glass seal wave in wood stand
    leaded glass panel of flying puffin
    woven items by Emily Mary
    Stained glass preparation Oriel Hicks
    Mix of local crafts
    canvas cutlery pouch
    fused glass seal wave in wood stand

    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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  14. Porthcressa Beach
    Starfish on rocks
    Reid family photo
    Orkney with Starfish
    Creature of the deep...
    Sea creature up close
    Limpet in the weed and rocks
    Family looking for creatures
    Green Starfish
    An Eel in the shallows
    Porthcressa Beach
    Starfish on rocks
    Reid family photo
    Orkney with Starfish
    Creature of the deep...
    Sea creature up close
    Limpet in the weed and rocks
    Family looking for creatures
    Green Starfish
    An Eel in the shallows

    Add Scilly Rockpool Safaris to your Itinerary

    Address

    Telephone

    07530 304374

    St. Mary’s

    Have you ever wondered what animals live under the crystal clear waters of Scilly? Join us on a rockpool safari - follow the falling tide, step into the wild, and discover the amazing marine animals that live along our…

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  15. The Phoenix craft workshops
    Some of the craftspeople who work at Phoenix Studios
    silk fabric handpainted by Lis Askins
    Stained glass preparation Oriel Hicks
    woven items by Emily Mary
    canvas cutlery pouch
    WPGC sweatshirt design
    wash bag with humpback whale design
    Sweatshirt with Isles of Scilly rowing design
    The Phoenix craft workshops
    Some of the craftspeople who work at Phoenix Studios
    silk fabric handpainted by Lis Askins
    Stained glass preparation Oriel Hicks
    woven items by Emily Mary
    canvas cutlery pouch
    WPGC sweatshirt design
    wash bag with humpback whale design
    Sweatshirt with Isles of Scilly rowing design

    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 and stained glass, fabrics, printmaking, ceramics, jewellery and more.

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    Facilities

    Suitability

    • Dog Owners

    Venue Facilities

    • Lovely studio workshop

    What's included

    • Equipment Provided

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
    • Assistance Dogs
    • Easy access from main roads/good public transport links
    • Guide Dogs Permitted

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children all ages
    • Breast Feeding Friendly Throughout

    Payment Methods

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

    Establishment Features

    • Dog Friendly
    • Dogs-Accepted
    • Eco Friendly
    • Groups Welcome
    • Open All Year
    • Shop

    Sustainability

    • Cycle Parking
    • Reduced Plastic Use
  16. Sea Quest boat
    Close up Seal
    Birds on cliffs
    Underwater  life
    Sea Quest boat
    Close up Seal
    Birds on cliffs
    Underwater  life

    Add Sea Quest Glass Bottom Boat to your Itinerary

    Address

    Middletown, St. Martin's, Isles of Scilly, TR25 0QN

    Telephone

    07884055122

    St. Mary’s

    SeaQuest Glass Bottom Wildlife Safaris. Experience the unique wildlife, landscape & history of Scilly above & below the sea.
    Spectacular scenery, seals, seabirds, puffins, dolphins and more.

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  17. Add Sophie Hooper Jewellery & Studio to your Itinerary

    Address

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

    St. Mary’s

    Combining the coastal elements with contemporary design, I love to experiment with texture and sculptural form by bringing the island landscape into the creative process.

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  18. 3 bikes on coast path
    Cyclists coming down from Star Castle
    Cyclists in Old Town
    Bike over looking Hugh Town
    3 bikes on coast path
    Cyclists coming down from Star Castle
    Cyclists in Old Town
    Bike over looking Hugh Town

    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
  19. Brushes and flowers
    water colour painting
    Studio with paintings and flowers
    Gallery
    Postcards
    Painting
    Black and white painting
    Gallery items
    Isles of Scilly guide
    Paintings - waves, moon and boat
    Brushes and flowers
    water colour painting
    Studio with paintings and flowers
    Gallery
    Postcards
    Painting
    Black and white painting
    Gallery items
    Isles of Scilly guide
    Paintings - waves, moon and boat

    Add Alex Bagnall Illustrations to your Itinerary

    Address

    The Potting Shed, Bryher, Isles of Scilly, TR23 0PR

    Telephone

    07814 948151

    Bryher

    Alex is an illustrator, painter, and avid beach comber, based in her studio on the West side of Bryher.

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