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St Ives
This medieval fishing village has become somewhat of an artists' colony with many art galleries including a local branch of the Tate Gallery. It is a lovely town although it can get crowded in summer.
Practical information
St Ives Tourist Information Centre
The Guildhall, Street an Pol, St Ives
Tel (01736) 796 297
Open Jan-Easter Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Easter-Sep Mon-Sat 9.30am-6pm, Sun 10am-1pm; Oct-Dec Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Coming & going
First bus 16 runs directly between St Ives and Penzance while bus 300 takes the much longer route running along the coast to Penzance stopping en route at St Just and Lands End.
First Great Western run trains on the branch line between St Erth and St Ives.
Hostel accommodation
St Ives Backpackers
The Stennock, St Ives
Tel (01736) 799 444
Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions
Barbara Hepworth Museum
Run as an extension of Tate St Ives, the Barbara Hepworth Museum features the artist's house and sculpture garden with exhibits of her artwork.
Barnoon Hill, St Ives
Tel (01736) 796226
Website www.tate.org.uk/stives/hepworth/
Admission £4.65; joint admission with Tate St Ives £8.55
Open Jan-Feb Tue-Sun 10am-4.30pm; Mar-Oct 10am-5.30pm daily; Nov-Dec Tue-Sun 10am-4.30pm
Tate St Ives
The St Ives branch of the Tate Gallery has exhibits of modern and contemporary art from both local and international artists.
Porthmeor Beach, St Ives
Tel (01736) 796226
Website www.tate.org.uk/stives/
Admission £5.65; joint admission with Barbara Hepworth Museum £8.55
Open Jan-Feb Tue-Sun 10am-4.30pm; Mar-Oct 10am-5.30pm daily; Nov-Dec Tue-Sun 10am-4.30pm
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