Pilchard Press Cottage

04/06/2026

Discover Your Creative Side in St Ives This Summer

Whether you're a complete beginner, an experienced artist, or simply looking for a unique holiday experience, the St Ives School of Painting has a fantastic programme of workshops running throughout the summer.

This year's workshops include:

• St Ives in Line + Wash – 16 July, 19 August & 2 September
• Abstract Harbour, St Ives – 22 July
• Vibrant Florals – 23 July
• Oil Painting Essentials – 30 July
• Abstract Coastline – 6 August
• Painting with Acrylic Inks – 13 August
• Walking in Terry Frost's Footsteps – 27 August

Led by experienced artists, these inspiring sessions offer the chance to explore new techniques, develop your skills and create artwork inspired by the landscapes, coastline and artistic heritage that make St Ives so special.

Spaces are limited and workshops are popular, so be sure to book early and make creativity part of your St Ives summer.

Head to: https://visitstives.com/things_to_do/st-ives-school-painting/

📸 St. Ives School of Painting

04/06/2026

30/04/2026

May at The Golden Lion is looking busy!

Live music, DJs, quiz nights, karaoke and a full Lion Sessions Food Festival Weekend — all under one roof.

Whether you’re planning a night out or just seeing where the evening takes you, we’ve got something on every week.

Don’t miss Boats in the Bay Festival with live shanty music from Rumbellion — one to get the whole place singing.

Get the dates in the diary and we’ll see you at the bar.

23/04/2026

Some top advice

31/01/2026

Beautiful day today 31/01/26

Sandy Toes Stays

28/01/2026

We have an American Fridge Freezer for sale, works well, we’re just down sizing. £50 collection only.

20/01/2026

Wow

08/01/2026

🚆 Important travel update for St Ives🚆

We wanted to make you aware that Network Rail is currently carrying out track renewal works affecting train services between St Erth and St Ives.

📅 Now until Sunday 18 January

What you need to know:

Train services on the St Ives branch line are impacted during this period

Valid rail tickets will be accepted on the number 17 or 17A buses

⚠️ Please note: 17 / 17A buses do not stop at

*Lelant Saltings

*Lelant

*Carbis Bay railway stations

Follow local signage for alternative directions if travelling to or from these stations

🗺️ Customer information has been updated and a bus route map is available via Great Western Railway at: gwr.com/upgrade

Please allow extra time for your journeys and share with anyone who may be travelling over the next couple of weeks.

03/01/2026

TRY JANUARY IN ST IVES💙

This January, St Ives BID invites locals and visitors alike to TRY something new in St Ives.

Maybe it’s a restaurant you’ve always wanted to visit, a cocktail or coffee enjoyed with a different view, a gallery you haven’t stepped into yet, or choosing to shop local and support our independent businesses after the festive rush.

January is the perfect time to slow down, explore a little deeper, and rediscover everything St Ives has to offer — at your own pace, without the crowds.

Try something new. Support local. Love St Ives.

30/12/2025

We get the best guests 🥰