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Things to see in St Ives (United Kingdom): 22 places and when to go
St Ives is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), Mountains (8), History (7). The best known are Launceston Castle, Cheesewring and Kilmar Tor. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 50.6286, -4.3961
- Places
- 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (10) · Mountains (8) · History (7) · Temples (3) · Food and drink (2) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 145 km as the crow flies
What to see in St Ives
The places in and around St Ives, 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.
- Launceston CastleCastle in the town of Launceston, Cornwall, England, UK2.6 km
- CheesewringGranite tor in Cornwall, United Kingdom, situated on the eastern flank of Bodmin Moor on Stowe's Hill in the parish of Linkinhorne approximately four miles (6 km) north of Liskeard12 km
- Kilmar TorTor on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, England, UK10 km
- Kit HillHill and country park in Cornwall, England, UK14 km
- Phoenix United MineTin and copper mine in Cornwall, UK12 km
- St Nonna's Church, AltarnunChurch in Altarnun, Cornwall, England, UK8.7 km
- Church of St Nonna, BradstoneChurch in Bradstone, Devon, England, UK8.0 km
- Craddock Moor stone circleStone circle on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, England13 km
- Nine Stones, AltarnunBronze Age stone circle near Altarnun, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom9.0 km
- St James's Church, LuffincottChurch in Luffincott, Devon, England, UK11 km
- Goodaver stone circleStone circle on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall, UK13 km
- Hawk's Tor, North HillHill in North Hill, Cornwall,UK9.1 km
- Leskernick HillHill in Cornwall, England13 km
- Newport RoundhouseArchitectural structure in Launceston, Cornwall, England, UK2.6 km
- Stowe's HillHill in Cornwall, England, UK12 km
- The Beacon, CornwallHill in Altarnun, Cornwall, England, UK12 km
- Carey TorHill in Cornwall, UK10 km
- Firebrand Brewing & TaproomBrewery1.6 km
- Heathen Soul BreweryBrewery13 km
- Lawrence House MuseumMuseum in Launceston, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom2.6 km
- Newel TorTopographical feature in St Cleer, Cornwall, United Kingdom12 km
- Tamar Valley Discovery TrailHiking15 km
When to go to St Ives
The best time to visit St Ives 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 not8:14
- FebPossible9:46
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:33
- MayBest time15:16
- JunBest time16:13
- JulBest time15:50
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:25
- NovBetter not8:40
- DecPossible7:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. In April, 22 of the 22 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 St Ives
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 145 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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Other towns nearby
- Bude15 places23 km
- Tintagel34 places23 km
- Liskeard21 places26 km
- Princetown59 places30 km
- Plymouth67 places32 km
- North Tawton19 places42 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in St Ives?
The best known: Launceston Castle, Cheesewring, Kilmar Tor, Kit Hill, Phoenix United Mine. In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit St Ives?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46.
How do you get to St Ives?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 145 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with St Ives as the destination and these 22 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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