With the red hues of autumn just around the corner and the
prospect of long sunny beach days dwindling, we’ve rounded up our top pick of
days out for when the weather isn’t so kind. Of course if you just plan to
relax in one of our luxury apartments in St Ives, that’s fine, but if you fancy
exploring further afield, here are some suggestions.
Tate St Ives
Porthmeor Beach, St IvesDistance: 5 minute walk
With our guests getting free entry and it being on our
doorstop this is ‘a must’. The building itself is an attraction with its obvious
art deco design and thanks to its beachfront location the views are pretty
spectacular too. Inside you’ll find modern art at its best alongside some thought
provoking interactive displays.
Tehidy Woods
Just outside CamborneDistance: 20 minute drive
With great woodland walks, dog friendly trails, ducks, geese
and squirrels, this Country Park is perfect for an autumn stomp. The woods
provide wonderful shelter so even if it’s a little wet you’re protected from
the elements. Pack a bag of duck food and some nuts for the squirrels and
you’ll (literally) have the wildlife eating from the palm of your hand. There’s
also a lovely café buried within the woods serving a nice selection of food and
drink.
National Maritime Museum
Discovery Quay, FalmouthDistance: 50 minute drive
This museum aims to engage and inspire people with stories
of the sea, boats and Cornwall and it certainly does that. If Cornwall’s
heritage is something you’re keen to learn more about then it is certainly
worth a visit. As well as the museum displays you can climb the Look Out Tower
and enjoy panoramic views over the harbour, docks and estuary or head below sea
level and check out the Tidal Zone. Here you can look into the harbour through
two large windows and see the rise and fall of the tide. You may even get a
glimpse of the wildlife that calls this harbour home. If you do make it to
Falmouth I’d definitely recommend exploring the town too. There are some
fabulous spots for lunch and a great selection of art galleries and boutique
shops to nosey around.
Eden Project
Bodelva, CornwallDistance: 60 minute drive
Having quickly climbed the ranks, the Eden Project is
without doubt Cornwall’s most famous attraction and once you are there it’s
easy to see why. Descend into what once was a working china clay pit and you
are immediately transfixed by the revolutionary design of the biomes that house
plants from all over the world. With a focus on sustainability Eden gives a
real insight into how we can do our bit for the environment and offers you a
chance to get up close and personal with some weird and wonderful plants.
Throughout the year there are some fantastic workshops to get involved with and
Eden’s famous Ice Rink, set to a twinkly backdrop, should not be missed.
Whatever the weather our 5* accommodation in St Ives is
perfect for a relaxing break and ideally placed for fun filled days out when
you fancy getting out and about. For further information about our luxury apartments in St Ives please call 01736 799175 or visit our website, www.thesaillofts.co.uk
Kelly x
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