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West Cornwall
The Magical Celtic land at West Cornwall is a world of golden palm–fringed beaches and rocky coves; of towering cliffs and lonely moorland; of flower-filled countryside and friendly towns and fishing villages set in an ancient landscape punctuated by historic monuments.

Famous for its crystal-clear ocean and glorious beaches, West Cornwall offers a spectacular mix of awesome sea cliffs and heather moorland, wooded valleys and green fields, hidden corners and sun soaked caves.

The area is an unbeatable venue for outdoor activities and is home to the island castle of St Michaels Mount, the cliffside Minack theatre, the Tate of the West and numerous other art galleries, museums and local craft shops. Uniquely different – and just a few hours from your door

The St Ives Bay
The approach by train to St. Ives leads through Lelant and Carbis Bay, along an exquisite coastline of sand dunes and steep wooded cliffs. A Park-and-Ride facility operates from Lelant Saltings, allowing visitors to enjoy both journey and the town in the most relaxed way possible.

Carbis Bay Beach is wide and sheltered and has soft golden sand. It is an ideal beach for families with young children while water-skiing and windsurfing can be enjoyed by the more adventurous.

The Lelant area is spread out between the main road and the Hayle Estuary. Lelant's handsome Church stands on grass-covered sand dunes adjacent to a golf links and above the huge tidal expanse of Porth Kidney sands at the mouth of the Hayle River.

Both Carbis Bay and Lelant have general stores, shops and first class restaurants and pubs. 

Some useful links ...

www.cornwalltouristboard.co.uk - the official Cornwall Tourist Board website with information on places to visit, events and travel information

www.eatoutcornwall.com - a website dedicated to promoting where to eat at Restaurants in Cornwall

www.tate.org.uk/stives/ - website of the Tate Gallery with information on current collections

www.StIvesArtSchool.co.uk - professional tutoring in many aspects of artisitic techniques, also regular life drawing classes

www.KidzRUs.net - Kidz R Us theatre is a Youth Theatre company based in St.Ives, Cornwall and a registered charity.

19/07/2008