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St Ives Self-Guided Audio Tour: From Fishermen to Fine Art
St Ives
Informations importantes
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Accessible aux fauteuils roulants
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Animaux d'assistance autorisés
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Des options de transport en commun sont disponibles à proximité
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Les options de transport sont accessibles aux fauteuils roulants
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Adapté à tous les niveaux de condition physique
Politique d'annulation
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Pour un remboursement complet, vous devez annuler au moins 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience.
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Les délais limites sont basés sur l'heure locale de l'expérience.
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Si vous annulez moins de 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience, le montant que vous avez payé ne sera pas remboursé.
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Cette expérience nécessite un nombre minimum de voyageurs. Si elle est annulée parce que le minimum n'est pas atteint, on vous proposera une autre date/expérience ou un remboursement intégral.
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Cornwall’s rugged coastline has shaped St Ives for millennia, transforming it from ancient Celtic settlement, to bustling fishing port, to world-renowned artistic center. On this coastal walking tour, you’ll explore the winding streets and sheltered coves that tell the story of its remarkable transformation. You’ll discover how pilchard fishing once powered the economy, learn about the smuggling networks that flourished along these shores, and understand how the unique Atlantic light drew artists from across the world. The tour starts at St Ives railway station above Porthminster Beach. You’ll weave through ancient lanes too narrow for cars, and past cottages where fishermen once dried their...
Points forts
De 1 heure à 1 heure et 30 minutes
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
De 1 heure à 1 heure et 30 minutes
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Accès à vie à cette visite en anglais avant et après votre date de réservation
Accès hors ligne à l'audio, aux cartes et aux géodonnées
Flexibilité pour explorer à votre rythme avec une visite GPS autoguidée
Application pour Android et iOS
Indications pour le point de départ afin que lorsque vous êtes au bon endroit, la visite commence
Smartphone et écouteurs
Transport
Nourriture et boisson
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Stasher Luggage Storage - St. Ives Train Station
This tour starts opposite the train station on the yellow hatching. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
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St Ives Self-Guided Audio Tour: From Fishermen to Fine Art
St Ives
À propos
Cornwall’s rugged coastline has shaped St Ives for millennia, transforming it from ancient Celtic settlement, to bustling fishing port, to world-renowned artistic center. On this coastal walking tour, you’ll explore the winding streets and sheltered coves that tell the story of its remarkable transformation. You’ll discover how pilchard fishing once powered the economy, learn about the smuggling networks that flourished along these shores, and understand how the unique Atlantic light drew artists from across the world. The tour starts at St Ives railway station above Porthminster Beach. You’ll weave through ancient lanes too narrow for cars, and past cottages where fishermen once dried their...
Points forts
De 1 heure à 1 heure et 30 minutes
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
De 1 heure à 1 heure et 30 minutes
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Accès à vie à cette visite en anglais avant et après votre date de réservation
Accès hors ligne à l'audio, aux cartes et aux géodonnées
Flexibilité pour explorer à votre rythme avec une visite GPS autoguidée
Application pour Android et iOS
Indications pour le point de départ afin que lorsque vous êtes au bon endroit, la visite commence
Smartphone et écouteurs
Transport
Nourriture et boisson
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Stasher Luggage Storage - St. Ives Train Station
This tour starts opposite the train station on the yellow hatching. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Retour
Tate St Ives
Itinéraire
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Porthminster Beach
Walk along this beautiful sandy beach with its distinctive Victorian railway station perched above the golden sands. Experience the perfect introduction to St Ives where the Great Western Railway's arrival in 1877 transformed this remote fishing village into an accessible coastal destination.
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St. Ia, St. Ives Parish Church
Explore this historic parish church dedicated to St Ia, the Celtic saint who legendarily crossed the sea on a miraculous journey to establish this settlement. Discover how this sacred site connects St Ives to its ancient Celtic origins and the Christian heritage that shaped the community for over a thousand years.
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Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
Marvel at the preserved studio and sculpture garden where one of Britain's most important 20th-century artists lived and worked until her death. Experience the intimate creative space where Hepworth drew inspiration from Cornwall's dramatic landscapes and seascapes to create her revolutionary modern sculptures.
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Sloop Inn
Pass by this historic harbourside pub that has served fishermen, smugglers, and artists for centuries with its weathered stone walls and maritime atmosphere. Enjoy learning how this traditional inn became a gathering place where local fishing families and visiting artists shared stories over pints of ale.
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Smeatons Pier
Walk along this impressive stone pier with its two historic lighthouses that have guided vessels safely into St Ives harbour since the 1700s. Explore the engineering marvel that protected the fishing fleet and hear dramatic tales of shipwrecks, daring rescues, and the brave harbour pilots who risked their lives.
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St Ives Museum
Stroll past this charming local museum housed in a former pilchard cellars and fishermen's cottages that tells the story of the town's maritime heritage. Discover fascinating artifacts from St Ives' fishing industry, smuggling history, and artistic legacy that bring the town's remarkable transformation to life.
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The Island Blockhouse
Explore this defensive fortification from the 1500s positioned on what locals call "The Island" despite being connected to the mainland. Marvel at how this Tudor-era stronghold once protected St Ives harbour from pirates and enemy ships while offering spectacular panoramic views across the bay.
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Saint Nicholas Chapel
Visit this ancient chapel that has watched over sailors and fishermen for centuries from its prominent position overlooking the harbour. Experience the spiritual heart of St Ives' maritime community where generations of fishing families prayed for safe voyages and gave thanks for safe returns.
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Porthmeor Beach
Walk along this stunning beach beloved by surfers and artists alike, with its golden sands and dramatic Atlantic waves. Enjoy the wild beauty that has inspired countless painters and sculptors who came to capture Cornwall's unique quality of light and ever-changing seascapes.
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Tate St. Ives
Marvel at this world-renowned gallery perched dramatically above Porthmeor Beach, showcasing how St Ives became Britain's most important artistic colony. Discover how this modern museum celebrates the extraordinary community of artists who transformed a fishing village into an internationally recognised center of contemporary art.