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St. Ives, UK

St. Ives, UK — city in United Kingdom. A basic guide assembled from what we know so far; it grows as the data does.

Type City

Why go

  • Served by Tempest Airstrip.

History

St. Ives, UK is a city in United Kingdom. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.

Restaurants & places to go

Airports

Land's End Airport (LEQ) 11 mi to the centre
Kelynack, St Just, Penzance TR19 7RL, United Kingdom — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Isles of Scilly Skybus) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. ST MARY\'S (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Isles of Scilly Skybus Isles of Scilly Skybus (DHT, BNT) · 1 route: ST MARY\'S

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Tempest Airstrip 2.6 mi to the centre
Lelant, Cornwall, ENG, GB
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Gwelva
Ferry terminal · 6.1 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Isles of Scilly ferry
Ferry terminal · 6.7 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Penzance - St Mary's (high tide)
Ferry route · Scillonian Ferries
Outdoor
Penzance - St Mary's (low tide)
Ferry route · Scillonian Ferries
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tempest Airstrip. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Gwelva, 6.1 mi); routes include Penzance - St Mary's (high tide), Penzance - St Mary's (low tide).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for St. Ives, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach