Day 3 in Cornwall
Today's routes
St Ives
About St Ives:
St Ives is a town in Cornwall, England, known for its surf beaches, like Porthmeor, and its art scene.
The town boasts several world-class art galleries, including the Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden.
Activities:
- The Island
- Tate St Ives
- Circular Walk after lunch
Directions: 40-minute drive from St Agnes
Breakfast at 9:30 am in St Ives
Yallah Cafe
Address: Cafe Court Arcade, Yallah, Wharf Rd, Saint Ives TR26 1LF, United Kingdom
Lunch at 1 pm
Ugly Butterfly
Address: Carbis Bay Estate, Carbis Bay, Saint Ives TR26 2NP, United Kingdom
Minack Theatre
An open-air theatre, constructed above a gully with a rocky granite outcrop jutting into the sea.
A full programme of live performances ranging from Shakespeare to opera is on from April to September.
Directions: 40-minute drive from St Ives
Penzance
About Penzance:
- Jubilee Pool, the UK's largest seawater lido, featuring a striking Art Deco design and geothermal heating
- Chapel Street, one of the most artsy and eccentric streets in the UK, home to quirky shops and galleries
- The Penzance Promenade, offering stunning views of Mount's Bay and palm-lined walkways
- A thriving arts community, with numerous independent galleries and the Penlee House Gallery and Museum
Directions: 25-minute drive from Minack Theatre
Dinner in Penzance
Alverne Restaurant & Lounge
Address: 30 Alverton St, Penzance TR18 2QN, United Kingdom
Land's End
About Land's End
The cliffs are made of granite, an igneous rock, which means they are resistant to weathering, and have steep cliff faces.
Cliff-top trails offer breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and Longships Lighthouse
Activity:
- Watching sunset
Directions: 20-minute drive from Penzance
1-hour drive back to St Agnes from Land's end