Tate Gallery, St. Ives. One of only two Tate Galleries outside London, offering modern and contemporary art in the unique cultural context of St. Ives. All housed in a spectacular building overlooking Porthmeor Beach.

Barbara Hepworth Museum, St. Ives – a beautiful small museum with a wonderful sculpture garden which is well worth visiting.

The Leach Pottery, St. Ives – Visit the pottery which established St. Ives as a centre for ceramics. It’s located out of the town and often missed by visitors.

The New Millennium Gallery, St. Ives – One of the best commercial galleries in St. Ives, the New Millennium frequently stages one man exhibitions of leading local artists.

St. Ives Museum, St. Ives – Often missed but a wonderful place with some fascinating exhibits.

Walks

St. Ives to Zennor – A great walk on the coastal path, taking in spectacular Atlantic scenery. Six and a half miles with some fairly steep hills, but well worth it.

Porthminster to Carbis Bay – A lovely walk of about three miles with wonderful views of St. Ives bay.

Porthcurno to Porthchapel –A short walk from one spectacular beach to another. Porthchapel is a far less well known than Porthcurno, and therefore much quieter, but it’s an equally beautiful beach.

Marazion to St Michael’s Mount – It’s only a short walk across the causeway which separates St Michael’s Mount from the mainland, but make sure the tide is out or you’ll need a boat to get back!

Further afield

The Minack Theatre, Porthcurno – A fabulous Greek-style, outdoor theatre, cut into the cliff at Porthcurno, with amazing coastal and beach views. Visit www.minak.com for the programme of events.

Mousehole – A lovely fishing village on the South coast, a few miles beyond Newlyn.

The Helford River – Beautiful inland country and estuary views.

The Eden Project – A unique double biosphere housing an extraordinary collection of tropical and temperate plants from all over the world.