About St Ives
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St Ives is a seaside town and port in Cornwall, England. The town lies north of Penzance and west of Camborne on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and boasts five beaches - Porthmeor, Porthgwidden, Portminster, Harbour Beach and Bamaluz. In former times it was commercially dependent on fishing. The town is now primarily a popular seaside resort, notably achieving the title of Best UK Seaside Town from the British Travel Awards in both 2010 and 2011. St Ives was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1639. It is also renowned for its number of artists who regularly exhibit in the town.
Popular places to visit in St Ives
The Tate St Ives
Barbara Hepworth Museum
The Tate St Ives
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Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Tate St Ives showcases work by artists including Barbar Hepworth, Marlow Moss, Naum Gabo and Patrick Heron, whose captivating works have brought international attention to St Ives and West Cornwall. Alongside displays from the Tate collection, the gallery presents modern and contemporary art from around the world.
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The Sloop
Barbara Hepworth Museum
The Tate St Ives
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One of Cornwall's oldest and most famous Inns, favourite haunt of locals, fishermen, artists and tourists all year round. Believed to date from around 1312 AD, the Sloop Inn is situated right on the harbour front with only a cobbled forecourt and road separating it from the sea. All the beaches, shops and art galleries, including the Tate Gallery, are within easy walking distance.
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Barbara Hepworth Museum
Barbara Hepworth Museum
RNLI St Ives Lifeboat Station
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The Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden preserves the 20th-century sculptor Barbara Hepworth's studio and garden much as they were when she lived and worked there. She purchased the site in 1949 and lived and worked there for 26 years until her death in a fire on the premises in 1975.
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https://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-st-ives/barbara-hepworth-museum-and-sculpture-garden
RNLI St Ives Lifeboat Station
RNLI St Ives Lifeboat Station
RNLI St Ives Lifeboat Station
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Lifeboat crews at St Ives have been saving lives at sea since 1839 and received 33 medals for gallantry. The station currently operates two boats - a Shannon class all-weather lifeboat and a D class inshore lifeboat.
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https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/st-ives-lifeboat-station
Porthminster Kitchen
RNLI St Ives Lifeboat Station
Porthgwidden Beach Café
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Porthminster Kitchen serves up a refreshing, playful take on Cornish cuisine, introducing a menu of smaller plates and lighter options which combine global flavours, fresh local ingredients and creative cooking.
Porthminster Kitchen enjoys awe-inspiring panoramic views from its location in the heart of St Ives.
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Porthgwidden Beach Café
RNLI St Ives Lifeboat Station
Porthgwidden Beach Café
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Porthgwidden Beach Café is nestled beneath the steep grassy slopes of St Ives “Island”, right on the beach with unbeatable and uninterrupted views across St Ives Bay to Godrevy Lighthouse. The café is now open all year round.
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