A weekend in St Ives, Cornwall: travel guide, attractions and things to do

Everything you need to know for a break in the arty Cornish beach town

An aerial view of St Ives in Cornwall
An aerial view of St Ives in Cornwall
(Image credit: Robert Harding/Alamy Stock Photo)

1. Why you should visit St Ives

The harbour town of St Ives is one of Cornwall’s best and most famous destinations. As well as boats and beaches, it has plenty of excellent restaurants worth a visit after a trip to the Tate, a modern art collection by the sea.

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Mike Starling is the former digital features editor at The Week. He started his career in 2001 in Gloucestershire as a sports reporter and sub-editor and has held various roles as a writer and editor at news, travel and B2B publications. He has spoken at a number of sports business conferences and also worked as a consultant creating sports travel content for tourism boards. International experience includes spells living and working in Dubai, UAE; Brisbane, Australia; and Beirut, Lebanon.