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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
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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
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    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. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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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  6. Raptor boat
    Raptor and st martins
    Raptor boat on the water
    Inside seating of raptor boat
    Raptor_Moment
    Dolphins
    Raptor seals close
    seals
    Puffins
    Close up of seal
    Raptor boat
    Raptor and st martins
    Raptor boat on the water
    Inside seating of raptor boat
    Raptor_Moment
    Dolphins
    Raptor seals close
    seals
    Puffins
    Close up of seal

    Add Raptor Boating to your Itinerary

    Address

    Mayford Marine, Peninnis Farmhouse, King Edward's Road, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0HE

    Telephone

    07729 127877

    St. Mary’s

    Travel the islands in comfort & style at a time that suits you! Raptor Boating provides wildlife & scenic tours, water taxi & private charter services.

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  7. 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
  8. Rib at low tide
    Endeavour rib creating a wake
    Boatmaster steering the Endeavour
    Visitors enjoying a speedy ride
    Rib at low tide
    Endeavour rib creating a wake
    Boatmaster steering the Endeavour
    Visitors enjoying a speedy ride

    Add Endeavour Rib Service to your Itinerary

    Address

    St. Mary's

    Telephone

    07471 932964

    St. Mary’s

    “Endeavour” is the fastest passenger boat in Scilly. We offer a bespoke water taxi service offering a fast and thrilling transfer between the islands at your request.

    Rib Blasts to enjoy the thrill & excitement of…

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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. 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
  11. Outside the bakery
    Pasties
    Fresh loaves
    Making the bread
    Outside the bakery
    Pasties
    Fresh loaves
    Making the bread

    Add The Island Bakery to your Itinerary

    Address

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

    Telephone

    01720 422111

    St. Martin’s

    Alongside a selection of artisan breads and rolls, we also have a range of savoury options perfect for a picnic lunch or supper. These include traditional Cornish pasties, pies, tarts and pizzas. For those with a sweet…

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    Facilities

    Catering

    • Locally sourced produce
  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. scilly_cow_close_up
    Cows walking on the beach
    Cow and calf
    Cow with nice view
    scilly_cow_close_up
    Cows walking on the beach
    Cow and calf
    Cow with nice view

    Add Scilly Cow to your Itinerary

    Address

    Chruchtown Farm, St. Martin's, Isles of Scilly, TR25 0QL

    Telephone

    01720 422169

    St. Martin’s

    Tasty beef from our small herd of Red Ruby Devon cattle. Call in to buy a range of beef cuts including steaks, mince, burgers and roasting joints from our freezer at Churchtown Farm.

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  16. 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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    1

  17. 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
  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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

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