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Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Gardenshowcases the work of one of the 20th Century’s most important sculptors. Sculptures in bronze, stone and wood are on display.
Carbis BayThis picturesque bay offers outstanding views and a magnificent sandy beach offering many recreational activities such as swimming, boating, surfing, rock climbing and tennis.
Porthmeor Beach this half-mile-long beach with firm sands is a popular recreational area. Sometimes has some good waves for us surfers (although again parking even to drop off the sticks can be sadly problematic); it is a lovely family beach too. There is a caravan/ camping /motor home site on the western fringes of the town (easy walking in AND lovely views too).
Porthminster BeachA lovely place for a family outing, this wonderful stretch of beach overlooks Godrevy Lighthouse in the distance. It also has the advantage of being right next to the railway station.
New Millennium Galleryshowcases a unique collection of modern fine art and ceramics.
Tate St Ives , Porthmeor Beach, open March-October Mo-Su 10am- 5.30pm, November-February Tu-Su 10am-4.30pm, tel 01736 796226 (occasionally closed for re-hangings - telephone ahead to check status) - a far-flung outpost of the Tate Gallery, a long way from the better-known Tates Britain and Modern in London - a refreshing collection of international modern art. The northern light allied to the beautiful sea has been an inspiration to artists and sculptors such as Alfred Wallis, Sir Terry Frost and Dame Barbara Hepworth. This lead to The Tate building a gallery specialising in Cornish Art. The building itself is notable, and is round in shape - mirroring the gas works which previously sat on the site. You can buy a joint ticket for the Tate and the Hepworth studio. Under-18s get in free!
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