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Top 10 Free Things to do in Isles of Scilly, England
Discover the best top things to do in Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom including Rushy Bay, Fay Page, John Bourdeaux Pottery, Garrison Walls, Porthcressa Beach, Cromwell's Castle, Bant's Carn Burial Chamber and Halangy Down Ancient Village, Silver Street Gallery, Phoenix Craft Workshop & Gallery, Bryher Shop.
1. Rushy Bay
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5.0 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By LesN382 - Telford, United Kingdom
All of these magical islands have their own magical places and this is one of Bryher's. An attractive bay with a stunning sandy beach and clear but cold waters in which to bathe. Overlooks the ex-inhabited island of Samson and if you're lucky you may see seals swimming just off-shore.
2. Fay Page
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
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.
3. John Bourdeaux Pottery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By 886DavidR - Manchester, United Kingdom
a call at the pottery in old town is a must, meet one of scilly's real characters and see some outstanding and unusual pottery and paintings by john and margaret
4. Garrison Walls
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5.0 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By timf250 - Sheffield, United Kingdom
A relatively gentle walk around the Garrison on St. Mary's helps to clear the head - it puts ones life into perspective when thinking about the lives and loves of the 18th century soldiers who inhabited these glorious islands centuries earlier. How did they move the cannons and guns, just how did the logistics work out?? Questions asked - must be answered.....
5. Porthcressa Beach
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5.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By HarryJimmy - Bridport, United Kingdom
Enjoyed a few lovely swims off this beach .... best to follow it with a hot chocolate and orange liquor at Dibble and Grub after to warm you up xx
6. Cromwell's Castle
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4.5 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By danielaU6133AK
An excellently preserved English Civil War castle. Walking up a short set of (modern) steps takes you to the gun battery, with excellent views of the bay across to Bryher and the sea. Inside there is graffiti on the walls that seemed to date from 1755. As a warning, the castle is reached on foot from New Grimsby along a rural footpath with a number of hills, stinging nettles and other hazards, so approach with caution.
7. Bant's Carn Burial Chamber and Halangy Down Ancient Village
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4.5 based on 255 reviews
Reviewed By AlchemyT - Bushey, United Kingdom
We explored St Mary's on a cycle and rode right up to the location. The scenic views are breathtaking, the hilltops sanctified burial site overlooking the sea and white sandy beaches.
8. Silver Street Gallery
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
9. Phoenix Craft Workshop & Gallery
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4.5 based on 79 reviews
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.).
Reviewed By Mark74UK - Holymoorside, United Kingdom
If you're into locally crafted gifts & souvenirs then this is a must visit. We've never visited & not come away with some glassworks, jewellery, prints, or silkware. Definitely recommend the glass & silk. If you can't make it to Porth Mellon then Oriel Hicks seems to have a new gallery in Hughtown. Lots of gorgeous things - something for most folk.
10. Bryher Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
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.
