Top Things to do in St Mary's
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Top 10 Free Things to do in St Mary's, England
St. Mary’s is a postcard-perfect jumble of castles and coves. It’s the largest island of the United Kingdom’s Isles of Scilly, an archipelago that’s been inhabited for thousands of years. Ancient stone structures, Spanish windmills, lush gardens and breathtaking wetlands all draw visitors longing for a quaint Cornish holiday that’s steeped in history and modern charm.
Restaurants in St Mary's
1. John Bourdeaux Pottery
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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
2. 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.....
3. 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
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Silver Street Gallery
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
7. Glandore Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Glandore Gallery is a small beach side studio, gift shop and gallery on the Isles of Scilly offering work by artist, Stephen Morris.
8. Isles of Scilly Tourist Information Centre
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4.5 based on 160 reviews
The Isles of Scilly Tourist Information Centre provides a range of information and services for visitors and local residents. This includes boating times & tickets, weekly 'What's On' sheet and short term accommodation availability. We also stock our own brand of merchandise, maps, guides and postcards.
Reviewed By mouseHerts
The tourist information centre is not that large, but it has all you need to plan your holiday. They also sell gifts made in the local area.
9. Carreg Dhu
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4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By KimM750 - Exeter, United Kingdom
We always spend a fair amount of our two week holiday in these lovely gardens, primarily as the birds are so tame! Each year we visit, I make a point of completely emptying the large shell bird bath, giving it a good clean and then refilling it, as we know how important hygiene is to keeping birds that share birdbaths and feeders healthy. I do this just with the implements to hand. It's a delightful place to relax, enjoy the birds, flowers and quietness, taking a picnic lunch with you and remembering some brown bread and/or sultanas for the birds! Please top up the bird bath if it's low when you visit - watering cans and water butts are up the hill directly behind the bird bath. Birds need water as much for keeping their feathers in tip top condition, as they do for drinking, although obviously currently water for drinking is vital, whether at home or on St Mary's as birds are literally dying of thirst. If you can, please help collect some of the fallen palm leaves, and make a donation to help keep this beautiful garden open and enjoyed by all.
10. Garrison Gate
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By paullegate - St Ives, United Kingdom
Garrison Gate is located on the western edge of Hugh Town at the start of the Garrison Walls on the Headland. The fortified gate was built along with the other defences including the original defence walls and fortifications before the rest of the headland was surrounded by Garrison Walls. Garrison Gate is easily accessible from Hugh Town and is worth visiting along with the other preserved fortifications on the Headland.
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