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The administrative centre of the Islands, and the main year-round transport link with the mainland, St Mary’s is the largest of the islands, at two and a half miles by one and three-quarter miles.
Only nine miles of narrow roads link St Mary’s and these offer easy walking and cycling. Off the beaten track, we have many nature trails and coastal paths where you can discover the delights of our woodlands, heaths, wetlands, rocky headlands and sand-dunes thick with marram grasses and wild agapanthus flowers.
You’ll find banks, shops, galleries, workshops, pubs, a museum, a variety of places to eat and a fleet of launches to take you to the other islands or on pleasure cruises.
There are fascinating walks and spectacular views, a megalithic village and a heritage centre, sports facilities and safe bathing beaches.
Getting There and Away
There is a wide range of options on St. Mary's for getting around to the other islands:
ST. MARY'S BOATMENS ASSOCIATION
The Assciation runs a direct service back and forth to each of the main off islands, together with a selection of circular trips to view the seals, seabirds etc. Also offered is a high speed service on the jet boat 'Wizard'.
Contact: (01720) 423999. Website: www.scillyboating.co.uk
INDEPENDANT BOATING SERVICES
SEA SAFARIS. RIB boat trips.
Contact: Mark Groves (01720) 422732 www.scillyonline.co.uk
SEA QUEST, glass bottom boat.
Contact: Alfred Hicks (01720) 422511
BLUE HUNTER, boat trips.
Contact: Paul Osborne (01720) 423337
CALYPSO II, boat trips.
Contact: Tim Fortey (01720) 422187 Mob: 07778198454
CRUSADER, boat trips.
Contact: Paul Hicks (01720) 422028 Mob: 07748243122
HALCYON DAZE, sailing trips. Contact Sarah Shave (01720) 422061 www.scillysail.co.uk
FOR THOSE VISITORS STAYING ON THE OFF ISLANDS
BRYHER BOAT SERVICES - "Cyclone and Firethorn"
Contact: David Stedeford: 01720 422886.
ST MARTIN'S BOAT SERVICES - "Lightening, Voyager, Enterprise"
Contact: Terry Perkins: 01720 422814 / 08315 85365.
ST. AGNES BOATING - "Spirit of St.Agnes"
Contact: David Peacock: 01720 422704 / 07836 722359 / 07771 550652.
Things to Do
ACTIVITIES
The Watersports Centre on the Islands offers windsurfing, sailing, kayaking and canoeing, for both beginners and the more practised. Snorkelling and diving is available. Enjoy a wealth of underwater life, swimming with seals, or explore the local shipwrecks. Golf, tennis and squash facilities are available. The local sport is gig racing and races are held weekly throughout the season. Walking is a great way to explore sites of historical interest or wildlife. Alternatively hire a bike or go horse riding for a different island view.
GUIDED TOURS
Island Bus and Walking Tours are available. Contact St. Mary's Tourist Information for details: (01720) 422536 or see: www.islandrover.co.uk
Also tours of the local brewery, 'Ales of Scilly', can be booked. Contact: Mark Praeger (01720) 422419.
BOAT TRIPS
Fishing and sailing trips are available and most boat trips are advertised on notice boards on
St. Mary's Quay.
DIVING AND SNORKELLING
Explore the underwater world of the Scillies, charters available for the competent diver: www.divescilly.com or try snorkelling with the seals: Island Sea Safaris
WORKSHOPS & STUDIOS
Abundant Art Galleries and Studios are located on the islands. See the Simply Scilly website for details.
SOUVENIRS & SHOPPING
There is a wide choice on St. Mary's including crafts, food stuff. For clothing try 49 Degrees, Seasalt or Sandpiper for local designs
GIG RACING
The local sport is gig racing, and races are held each week on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the season. St. Mary's Boatmen's Association provide organised spectator boat for each race: www.scillyboating.co.uk
For more infomation about Cornish pilot gigs see: www.cornishpilotgigs.com and www.pilotgigs.com
Places to Stay
From hotels in and around Hugh Town, guest houses, self-catering or camping - Something for all tastes and budgets.
ST. MARY'S HOTELS
Atlantic Hotel - (01720) 422417
Bell Rock Hotel - (01720) 422575
Star Castle Hotel - (01720) 422317
St. Mary's Hall Hotel - (01720) 422316
Tregarthens Hotel - (01720) 422540
ST. MARYS CAMPSITE
Garrison Campsite - (01720) 422670
HALF BOARD ACCOMMODATION
Anjeric - (01720) 422700
Amaryllis - (01720) 423387
Buckingham House - (01720) 422543
Carntop - (01720) 423763
Lyonnesse - (01720) 422458
Santa Maria - (01720) 422687
Schooners Hotel - (01720) 422682
Shearwater - (01720) 422402
The Greenlaws - (01720) 422045
Tolman House - (01720) 422967
Westford House - (01720) 422510
Wingletang - (01720) 422381
BED & BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION
Unless stated all telephone numbers listed are prefixed by: 01720 |
Annet - 422441
April Cottage - 422279
Armeria - 422961
Atlantic View - 422684
Auriga - 422637
Beachfield House - 422463
Belmont - 423154
Blue Carn Cottage - 422214
Broomfields - 422039
Browarth - 422353
Bylet - 422479
Carn Ithen - 422917
Colossus - 423361
Cornerways - 422757
Crebinick House - 422968
Demelza - 422803
Eastbank - 423695
Evergreen - 422711
Freesia Guest House - 423676
Garrison House - 422972
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Gunner Rock - 422595
Kistvaen - 422002
Lynwood - 423313
Mincarlo - 422513
Morgelyn - 422897
Nundeeps - 422517
Old Town Inn - 422301
Pelistry Cottage - 422506
Pier House - 423061
Rose Cottage - 422078
Scillonia - 42 2101
Schiller - 423162
Shamrock - 423269
St. Hellena - 423231
Sylina - 422129
The Harbourside - 422352
The Town House - 422793
The Wheelhouse - 422719
Trelawney - 422377
Veronica Lodge - 422585 |
SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION
Unless stated all telephone numbers listed are prefixed by: 01720 |
2 The Wrasse - Mrs Symons 422210
3 & 4 Well Cross - Mr Perry 422548
4 Rosevean House - Mr Littleford 423102
4 Silver Street - Mrs Watt 423103
6 Lower Strand - Mrs Richards 422904
Albany & Thurleigh Flats
- Mrs Trenear 422601
Ardwyn - Mrs Osborne 422986
Avoca Holiday Homes - Mr Ridsdale 422656
Beggar's Roost - Mr peay (0108) 3998364
Bella Vista - Mr Chesterman 422687
Bungalow No.3 - Mrs Sherris 422496
Buzza Ledge - Mr Phillips 422078
Bylet Holiday Homes - Mrs Williams 422479
Captain's Cabin - Mrs Rowe 422966
Carnweathers Country House
- Mrs Graham 422415
Cedar Lodge/Greystones
- Mrs Moulson 422670
Christmas House/Holly Cottage
-Mrs Burrows 422002
Drinissa - Mrs Hicks 422028
Glandore Apartments - Mr Morris 422535
Golf Farm House/Tremelethen
- Mrs Hale 422436
Green Farm - Mrs Wright 422324
Gunner Rock - Mrs Heslin 422595
Harbour Lights/Smugglers Ride
-Mr Clifford (01872) 863537
Holy Vale Flats - Mrs Banfield 422429
Inglenook Holiday Cottage
- Mr White (01737) 248890
Jasmine Cottage - Miss Lloyd 422111
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Kirklees - Mrs Coldwell 422623
Kistvaen - Mrs Chiverton 422002
Lemon Tree - Mrs Mumford 422650
Lower Pharmacy Flat - Mrs Pearce 422567
Lunnon Cottage - Mrs Rogers 422422
Manilla Flats - Mrs Grottick 422424
Minmow Holiday Flats - Mr Simpson 422561
Moonkrakers Flats - Mrs Gregory 422717
Morgelyn - Mrs Lishman 422897
Mount Flagon - Mrs Crawford 422598
Mount Todden Farm - Miss Ebert 422311
Peacehaven - Mrs Bennett 422326
Propect House - Mrs Thompson 422948
Rocky Hill Chalets - Mrs Edwards 422955
Salakee Cottage - Mrs Mumford 422391
Sandpiper Flat - Mrs May 422122
Sea Winds - Mr Teideman 422742
Seaways/Standing Stone - Mrs May 422845
Seaview Moorings - Mr Dingley 422327
Shamrock Cottages - Miss Guy 423269
Shipwrights - Mrs Lorenz 422522
Spanish Ledge, Flat 1
- Mrs Jane 07885971400
Sunnyside Holiday Flats - Mr Brown 422903
The Aft Cabin - Mr Parsons 422393
The Moos - Mrs Evans 422661
The Mount - Mr Loxton 422484
The Old Cottage - Mrs Lethbridge 422630
The Tardis - Mrs Williams 422209
Trenoweth Farm - Mrs Hosken 422666
Warleggan Holiday Flats - Mrs Hiron 422563
Wisteria/Jasmine Cottage
- Miss Lloyd 422111 |
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