9 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Isles of Scilly That You Shouldn't Miss

An Open Studio and jewellery workshop on the island of St. Martin's, Isles of Scilly. Beautiful jewellery made in and on sale in our workshop by the sea.

Exhibits of local interest from pre-history to the present day: the Romano-British brooches and coins from Nornour; the Bryher Sword and Mirror; the Civil War in Scilly; finds from many shipwrecks; model boats; collections of birds, shells and clay pipes; an old Scillonian kitchen and much, much more. The Museum is in Church Street, Hugh Town, St Mary's, half-way between the Town Hall and the Parish Church. We have an excellent reference library and a growing collection of family history records, accessible to the public by appointment with the Curator.

The Phoenix Craft Workshops comprise seven creative businesses under one roof. All the artists and craftspeople make their own, original work which they sell direct to the public. Any purchases are very well packed to take back to the mainland! Many of these artists also teach their skills to people visiting the studios, both adults and children. You can learn silk painting, stained glass, beaded jewellery or ceramic painting. Prices start from £8.50. It is advisable to phone beforehand if you would like to participate in a class, but it is sometimes possible to just drop in on the offchance. The workshops are only 10 minutes walk from the centre of town, or 15 from the quay. (You can use the Tripadvisor app to locate them.).

Independent local shop providing an extensive range of groceries to the local and visitor population. We have an in-store bakery with freshly baked bread, pastries and Cornish pasties. Chilled, frozen and fresh food available, full off-licence and an impressive delicatessen counter. We also stock camping gear, pet food, chemist items, buckets and spades, fishing nets and games, stationery, children's toys, greeting cards and birthday supplies, postcards and a POST OFFICE counter. We have a veranda with seating for you to enjoy a drink or an ice cream with a beautiful sea view towards the Western side of Bryher. We are open ALL YEAR.

Glandore Gallery is a small beach side studio, gift shop and gallery on the Isles of Scilly offering work by artist, Stephen Morris.

A vineyard offering self-guided tours and wine tastings. Self guided tours begin at our visitor centre and take you through the site and up to the top field with panoramic views out over the Eastern Isles before returning returning for al fresco wine tasting in front of the winery. The nine Vine Stops will introduce the site, the vines, the wine making techniques and the unique aspects of the site as well as some of the fauna and flora which call this vineyard their home. The wine tasting is an opportunity to try our still white and rose wines, created from the grapes you will have seen on your tour. There is the opportunity to buy the wine as well as our vineyard apple juice and other local produce at the end of your tour. Children and well behaved dogs welcome!