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Things to see in Hugh Town (United Kingdom): 24 places and when to go
Hugh Town is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 24 places in and around it, mainly History (10), Nature (5), Beaches (4). The best known are Crim Rocks, Zantman's Rock and Round Island Light, Isles of Scilly. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 53. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 49.9147, -6.3133
- Places
- 24 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (10) · Nature (5) · Beaches (4) · Architecture (4) · Diving (3) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 302 km as the crow flies
What to see in Hugh Town
The places in and around Hugh Town, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Crim RocksCoastal feature in the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom10 km
- Zantman's RockBeaches · Diving10 km
- Round Island Light, Isles of ScillyLighthouse in Tresco, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, England, UK7.2 km
- MV CitaGerman merchant ship2.4 km
- Peninnis LighthouseLighthouse in St Mary's, England1.3 km
- Star Castle, Isles of ScillyFortress on St Mary's, Isles of Scilly559 m
- Tresco Abbey GardensGarden in Tresco, Isles of Scilly, UK4.0 km
- St Agnes LighthouseLighthouse in Cornwall, England, UK3.4 km
- Bant's CarnPrehistoric tomb in Scilly Isles, Cornwall, England1.8 km
- Cromwell's CastleCastle in Tresco, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, England, UK5.9 km
- Halangy DownIron Age ruins on the island of St. Mary's, England1.9 km
- Harry's WallsFort in St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, England, UK596 m
- InnisidgenTwo entrances graves in the Isles of Scilly2.7 km
- King Charles's CastleCastle in Tresco, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, England, UK6.0 km
- Isles of Scilly MuseumMuseum in Isles of Scilly, England, United Kingdom5 m
- Kittern HillHill on Gugh, in the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, England, UK2.5 km
- Porth HellickInlet on the island of St Mary's, in the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, England, UK2.1 km
- Coastguard's Lookout TowerBuilding in St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, England, UK1.7 km
- Valhalla MuseumMuseum in Tresco, Isles of Scilly3.8 km
- Watermill CoveCove on St Mary's in the Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, England, UK2.6 km
- Arlo PorthBeach in St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, southwest of Cornwall413 m
- Old Town BayCoastal feature in the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom1.1 km
- Porthcressa BeachBeach at Hugh Town174 m
- The Long Rock prehistoric standing stone on Long Rock Down, St Mary'sMenhir in St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, Cornwall, England, UK2.1 km
When to go to Hugh Town
The best time to visit Hugh Town is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:20
- FebPossible9:50
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:31
- MayBest time15:11
- JunBest time16:06
- JulBest time15:43
- AugBest time14:16
- SepBest time12:21
- OctPossible10:27
- NovBetter not8:45
- DecPossible7:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 53. In June, 24 of the 24 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Hugh Town
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 302 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hugh Town?
The best known: Crim Rocks, Zantman's Rock, Round Island Light, Isles of Scilly, MV Cita, Peninnis Lighthouse. In all, 24 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hugh Town?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 53.
How do you get to Hugh Town?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 302 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hugh Town as the destination and these 24 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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