Flambards

Flambards / United Kingdom   

       

    

     Whilst in St. Ives with or without children Flambards is a great place to visit. Flambards offers lots of great activities for children, teenagers and adults alike, the Flambard gardens are a perfect example of this they are not specifically aimed at one age set sometimes aiming to interest people of different age sets can be disastrous but I believe they have done very well and that it is truly a great place to visit no matter your age. This is not all Flambard’s has to offer they are also hosts to a wide variety of events like meet and greets, shows and firework displays. They quite regularly hold firework displays which cost around £10 per person to enter but is well worth the entrance fee because they often have several events running at once. They also offer a private hire service and is growing as one of the best places for any type of function and they try their best to adapt to meet any criteria you may require, such as being able to accommodate for music concerts, company product launches, corporate events and even weddings. 

   

    Flambard’s also offer a choice to incorporate other outside facilities into the private hire option. Flambard’s Victorian village is a great place to study for all ages, the historical accuracy of the Victorian exhibitions is second to none and so realistic that it would most likely be the closest you could get to seeing a real Victorian street, because of this Flambard’s offer to accommodate for school field trips and is a very popular choice for schools in the local area. Because of all the great events which Flambard’s host when in St. Ives it is a great and cheap day out and educational as well.

Paradise Park

Paradise Park / United Kingdom

     The Paradise park Which lies in St. Ives Cornwall was founded in 1973 by mike Reynolds who wanted a place to house all of the birds he had collected, for the first few years of the parks opening it was only home to a few different type of birds mainly being parrots, it was during this time that the World Parrot trust which now actively operates from the park was founded. The World Parrot trust which is a charitable organisation with the main aim being the welfare of parrots but also works closely with other charities which are involved in birds. Paradise Park is now a hub for many different species of birds as well as other types of animals altogether such as owls, birds of prey, penguins, otters, patters and lots of other farm animals. The park offers a set daily event time table which is orientated around feeding times so that visitors if they choose can watch every animal being fed. The park has a gift shop which sells the general items you would expect but they are mainly wildlife themed. Prices to enter the park start at £5 for seniors £5.25 for children and disabled and £6.50 for adults though you can get discounts if you advance book, school trips are extremely popular and have to be booked a full 6 months in advance to make secure they can secure you a date. The Paradise park is a great day out and is very cheap for what is offered it is well worth a visit if your visiting St. Ives.

Lands End

     Land’s End is the most westerly point in Britain, it also one of the most well known and loved landmarks in Britain, its famous for its location and dramatic sceneries. Its main attractions is its unique location a short walk from the main complex in either direction along the coast will stun you with its natural beauty. There is a lot to offer at land’s end be it exploring the cliff tops, the natural beauty of the area or more modern attractions. for younger people there are also attractions such as the end to end story this is a free attraction and is an exhibition devoted to those who have finished the journey from land’s and to john O’Groats, or vice versa, which became known as the end to end. People take up this challenge in many different varieties some athletes attempt the journey as a marathon but others do it for charity in the most unusual way they can think of. At land’s end they also hold several fund raising events each year such as in 2010 when they had a pirate day event this had a massive turn out and was the first of its kind at land’s end which raised over 2000 pounds for St. Julia’s hospice appeal, There are several of these fund raising events each year and most are free to attend. In all land’s end is a great place to visit while in St. Ives and will exceed your expectations.

Eden Project

Eden Project / United Kingdom

The Eden Project is situated inside Cornwall, St. Ives The location of the site was originally a clay mine, since then the Eden Project have turned it into a global garden which inspires thousands of people. For this reason people travel from all corners of the globe just to visit the Eden Project and what it has to offer. It is one of the most famous places of its type in the entire world. The Eden Project is a great place to visit if you have any interest in nature full stop, but if you are in St. Ives it is a must see the gardens inspire thousands of people every year. This is not all that the Eden Project has to offer though, it is also a great place for children, students and adults alike to learn about and become more involved with nature, the Eden Project is also doing active valuable research into plants and conservation. The Eden Project is also host to several different events such as art exhibitions, music events and a theatre. As well as achieving all of this the Eden Project still manages to be green and as such is on the forefront of green technologies and innovations and in doing so tries to be as green as possible. In Essence the Eden Project is worth visiting even if your not near St. Ives, but if you are visiting St. Ives it is well worth planning a day to spend at the Eden Project as it will not disappoint!

St Michaels Mount

St Michaels Mount, United Kingdom

   St Michaels mount was originally a harbour, Which thrived in the booming tin industry which existed over two thousand years ago. Traders sailed to St. Michaels mount’s harbour and exported Cornish tin to the rest of Europe. When the tin industry began its decline religion took hold of the mount and by the sixth century AD it is widely believed that the mount had already become a religious centre. The church on the summit of the mount was built by the French abbot, Bernard Le Bec, because of this the mount became a big pilgrimage destination. Despite the usual peaceful nature of the mount it has survived and withstood several sieges and battles throughout the years.

   One of the most memorable sieges was that of the English civil war and between 1642 and 1646 royalists valiantly held the mount against the forces of Oliver Cromwell. Although hundreds of years have passed the legacy of the mount more than lives on today, most of the buildings still remain as they did hundreds of years ago, because of this there are a lot of tours and guides to choose from to best suit what you want from exploring the mount. History is not all that the mount has to offer it has a sub-tropical climate which is perfect for many outdoors activities available on the island such as music events which are quite frequently on the village green. St. Michaels mount is also host to several great restaurants, cafes and pubs. While in St. Ives St. Michaels mount is a great place for the entire family to visit.

Mevagissey

Mevagissey, United Kingdom

Mevagissey - a magical place for your holiday. A traditional Cornish fishing village, where you can wander the narrow alleyways,

browse gift shops and art galleries, try the local ale in one of the many pubs, have a fine dinner in one of the excellent restaurants

and finally walk around the moon-lit harbour. The perfect setting for a perfect Cornish holiday.

St Ives

St Ives, United Kingdom

   St Ives, Cornwall is a small town in the far west of the county. Though originally a fishing village, it has for the last 150 years become both a popular holiday destination and an internationally renowned school of painting.

The town and the surrounding area has a wide selection of holiday homes and cottages, self-catering flats, numerous hotels both large and small, plus an excellent selection of bed and breakfast accommodation.

There is a good choice of camping, touring and holiday parks.You are never more than ten to fifteen minutes from a beach in this part of the county.

Latterly it has become a popular destination to celebrate New Year's Eve in fancy dress.

 

   A thriving art community since the late 19th century and now home to a branch of the Tate Gallery. For the art lover it provides an art holiday destination which really delivers.

This ancient fishing town has a good selection of restaurants and a modest night life. Fun filled and interesting days out for all the family are close by, plus great beaches right on your doorstep. St Ives encompasses all you could want for a family holiday or simply a relaxing short break.