Events happening on the Islands Isles of Scilly Travel fly from 6 UK airports and sail from Penzance to St Mary's Booking by phone: 0845 710 5555 or Book Online
There are many events held on Scilly throughout the year, the list on this site is not exhaustive. If you would like to see your event shown here please contact us.
The perfect way to explore the UK’s only Island Archipelago and find out much more about its rich history and the secrets and insights into this unique landscape then head for Walk Scilly Week.
Designed to enable walkers to really enjoy the wonderfully natural environment that the Islands have, in addition to the flora, fauna, history and archaeology.
WalkScilly 2012 will continue to build on the success of the past 5 years by adding new walks and keeping many old favourites. The seven day festival sees a series of guided walks taking place across the islands. Walk Scilly showcases the natural environment flora, fauna and archaeology. The festival is more intimate than others offering the visitor the opportunity to meet guides, locals and event organisers. Springtime is a fantastic time to visit the Isles of Scilly with hedgerows full of wild flowers, fields full of scented Narcissi and bracing beach walks.
Springtime is a fantastic time to visit the Isles of Scilly with hedgerows full of wild flowers, fields full of scented Narcissi and bracing beach walks. Expert guides offers visitors to Walk Scilly a unique insight into the Islands.
See www.walkscilly.co.uk for more details
For all enquiries please telephone Euan Rodger on 07799706573 or email enquiries@walkscilly.co.uk
The third charity run for Precious Lives is being held on the Isles of Scilly on Sunday 8th April.
After another great response last year hope this year will be an every better success. The Scilly Ten circuit is designed for all ages and abilities.
“We hope people will want to take part not just because we are raising money for a fantastic charity, but to have the opportunity to run in one of the most beautiful places in the UK “ says race organiser Dawn Bradford
Jackie Hayman, Marketing Manager for the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company, added: “We are delighted to sponsor this event as we are regular supporters of Precious Live and collected over £2500 onboard the Scillonian for this worthy cause. I hope we manage to encourage more entries this year and raise even more awareness and funds for children with a life-limiting illness”
To encourage people to travel to Scilly and join in with this event the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company are offering great discounts to runners taking place in the event which can be found at
http://www.islesofscilly-travel.co.uk/new-special_offers.asp or by telephone on 0845 710 5555.
Entry fee is £15 per adult and all monies go straight to the charity. For more details visit www.scillycharityrun.co.uk
Sail from Penzance and take in the Cornish Coastline as quaint fishing coves, the world renown open air Minack Theatre, and the Land’s End peninsula slip quietly by.
Our guided trips on board the Scillonian are on the Scillonian on the following dates.
Date Depart Penzance Depart St Mary’s
April 21st 0915 1630
May 12th 0915 1630
June 9th 0630 1700 great time for seeing Puffins around Annet.
August 18th 1030 1500
September 15th 0915 1630 (RSPB week on Scilly)
October 13th 0915 1630
The guide Paul Semmens has worked with both Cornwall Wildlife Trust and Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust for over twenty years. Paul has a wealth of experience in both sea life and plant surveys, regularly working for environmental charities and seen onboard most Wednesdays on our fleet carrying out crucial survey work on a range of marine animals.
Adult Return Day Trips on Scillonian III on any of the above dates at is at a special reduced cost of £30 per adult (normally £35) when you quote WL001.
Once you arrive on the Island be sure to enjoy the natural beauty of the Island whatever the season, exotic plants and wild flowers, ancient cairns and crumbling castles, sparking white sands and an azure sea – all the treasures of the Island await you.
The Scillonian III is also joined by a member of The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) who are onboard the ship on most Friday Sailings (dependent on tides). We are joined by a voluntary member from the RSPB who point out different species spotted on the crossing along with any other interesting creatures. There are cards onboard to assist the novice but the volunteers are happy to share their knowledge.
To book your place on a wildlife trip call 0845 710 5555
The first gigs will start being loaded onto the Gry Maritha in Penzance in early February 2012. Over 100 gigs will be transported to the Scillies on board the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company’s freight vessel and passenger vessel Scillonian III, ahead of the first race.
The 23rd annual World Pilot Gig Championships are taking place on the Isles of Scilly from Friday 4th May to Monday 7th May 2012, which is sponsored and supported by the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company.
In the 22 years the World Pilot Gig Championships have been taking place, the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company has transported more than 1,000 gigs to and from the islands to take place in the world famous event.
The competition has gone from strength to strength, starting with just a few gigs to now more than 100 regularly taking part and attracting teams from around the world.
Jeff Marston, Chief Executive of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company said: “The Isles of Scilly Steamship Company has sponsored the World Pilot Gig Championships since its inception, and is extremely proud to have helped it evolve into the fantastic event it is today. The loading of the first gig is always an exciting time for all involved, and we wish all the competitors the best of luck in this year’s events.”
The Championships are organised by a dedicated committee of volunteers, who give their time to plan, organise and promote the event, and have helped to turn the World Pilot Gig Championships into such a high profile event.
The support of the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company has also been vital in getting gigs, competitors and supporters to the Scillies.
Rick Persich, Chairman of the World Pilot Gig Championships Committee commented: “The Committee is indebted to the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company for their continued sponsorship, strong support and encouragement, particularly during a year in which so many of their resources are taken up providing the freight capacity necessary for the build of the new school on Scilly.”
In addition to transporting the gigs, IoSSC support the event by offering special rates to competitors. More information can be found at www.islesofscilly-travel.co.uk or by calling the Isles of Scilly Travel Centre on 0845 710 5555.
Building on the success of last years Art Scilly this will be another chance to visit the islands and join in with classes and discuss inspirations, motivations and muses with crafts people on the Isles of Scilly.
There are many exhibitions of work, art and craft trails around each island and many classes which are unavailable at other times of the year.
If you are the sort of person who would like to be involved, learn new skills in bookbinding, sketching, painting, enamrlling, pottery, making jewellery or fused glass, this is the week you should be visiting the islands.
More details are available at www.artscillyweek.co.uk
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