Photo : St Ives.
Photo : St Michael's
Mount, Marazion, nr Penzance.
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Trengwainton Garden, Madron, nr Penzance, Cornwall TR20 8RZ.
Tel: 01736 363148. Visitors can now access previously closed
sections of the walled gardens, incorporating a viewing platform
to take in the scale of these unique structures, mysteriously
built to the dimensions of Noah's Ark. National Trust. Charges
apply. www.nationaltrust.org.uk. About 8 miles south west of
St.Ives.
St Michael's Mount, Marazion,
nr Penzance, Cornwall TR17 0EF. Tel: 01736 710507. Rocky island
crowned by medieval church and castle, home to a living community.
One of England's most famous and dramatic coastal attractions.
Enchanting medieval castle and church perched upon a craggy island.
Victorian underground railway travels from the village to top
of the hill. Visit by causeway at low tide or take a boat trip.
National Trust. Charges apply. (Photo David Noton). www.nationaltrust.org.uk.
About 6 miles south of St.Ives.
Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden, Barnoon Hill,
St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1AD. Tel: 01736 796226. Visiting the
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden is a unique experience.
Sculptures in bronze, stone and wood are on display in the Museum
and Garden, along with paintings, drawings. www.tate.org.uk.
Location: In the centre of St.Ives.
Tate St Ives, Porthmeor
Beach, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1TG. Tel: 01736 796226. The Gallery
overlooks Porthmeor Beach. The Gallery is a three storey building
backing directly into the cliff face. The site is dramatic -
it drops 50ft from cliff-top to beach and there are entrances
to the Gallery at both levels. Tate café. With spectacular
views over the old town of St Ives. ramp and lift access suitable
for wheelchair users to all floors at Tate St Ives. www.tate.org.uk.
Location: In the centre of St.Ives.
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