Museum

Tate St Ives & St Ives Town

St Ives, Cornwall

Modern art overlooking Porthmeor beach, plus the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden in a picturesque harbour town.

Official website Directions Where to stay

Mooch tip Take the scenic St Ives Bay Line train from St Erth.

Visiting

Opening times: Check days (closed some weekdays in winter)
How long to allow: 2 hours
Best time to go: Outside August
Accessibility: Lifts

Getting there

Address: Porthmeor Beach, St Ives, TR26 1TG
Parking: Park & Ride at Lelant Saltings (train)
Nearest station: St Ives (branch line)

Places to stay near Tate St Ives & St Ives Town

Lifeboat InnSt Ives · £££££ · 0.3 km away Western HotelSt Ives · £££ · 0.5 km away Host St Ives HotelSt Ives · ££££ · 0.5 km away Harbour View HouseSt Ives · £££ · 0.5 km away Pedn Olva InnSt Ives · £££££ · 0.6 km away The St Ives Bay HotelSt Ives · ££ · 0.7 km away

See all places to stay around St Ives

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