Saint Ives Live Cam

Located within a stones throw of St. Ives busy town centre and some of the finest beaches in Cornwall


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Hosted by:
  • Pednolver Apartments
  • 12 Pednolver Terrace - Saint Ives
  • Cornwall TR26 2EL - United Kingdom
  • 01736 795210
  • [email protected]
  • http://www.holidays-stives.co.uk/

Nearby, the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden

Penwith, West Cornwall - Where to go and what to see: Being in the centre of an area of outstanding natural beauty all the attractive parts of the Land's End and Lizard peninsulas are easily reached.

Higher Chellew

Adjacent to Higher Chellew is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with its historic moorland landscape and relics of the past. This, together with sandy beaches, quiet coves and places with evocative names like Mousehole, Marazion, Zennor and Sennen, are all set within 36 miles of rugged coastline with the Cornish Coastal Path. Lands End is but 12 miles away.

A ten-minute drive brings you to St Ives with its beautiful sandy beaches, clear blue sea, harbour, quaint shopping streets and artistic heritage. Of special interest are The Tate Gallery, Barbara Hepworth sculpture garden, Bernard Leach Pottery and numerous art galleries and craft shops.

Also ten minutes away is the ancient market town of Penzance - a place to be discovered; with a busy harbour, quiet Regency squares, sub-tropical gardens but yet with extensive modern shopping facilities. Its attractions include Cornwall’s only promenade, the recently refurbished open-air art deco sea-water Jubilee Swimming Pool, Maritime Museum and Trinity House Lighthouse Centre.

For those who want a change from driving a car, bicycles may be hired in Penzance, or you may choose to go on one of numerous walks in the locality of Higher Chellew - free guide notes are available to our visitors.

In particular St Ives and Penzance are each within a 10-minute drive. Under the personal supervision of the resident owners, Pam and Eric Bleasdale, whose main concern will be to make your holiday a happy one so that you will want to return in future years.

From Exeter the direct route is via the A30 heading towards Penzance. (At the end of the M5 take the slip road signed - A30 Okehampton.) Your landmark in the far west will first be a roundabout with signs to Hayle. At this roundabout continue on the A30 signed Penzance.

After 2 ½ miles you come to another large roundabout with signs for St Ives to the right. Take this exit and after c. 300 yards continue straight across a mini- roundabout to another mini-roundabout 150 yards further on.

Turn left here (signed Nancledra 4 miles) and follow this road for c. 3 miles to a T- junction with the B3311. Turn left (signed Penzance and Nancledra) and after c. 1 ½ miles you pass through Nancledra village.



Continue on this road and after c. ½ mile you will see our Higher Chellew sign on the left at the head of a private lane. Turn into the lane and take the second left into campsite.

Little Trevarrack Tourist Park

Set amongst 20 acres in the midst of West Cornwall, Little Trevarrack Tourist Park offers a range of superb facilities; a spacious and relaxed atmosphere, and the base from which to enjoy a host of local activities and places of interest. Beautiful Carbis Bay beach is but a short walk away, while St Ives, the Tate Gallery, St Michael's Mount, Land's End and the wild moors & cliffs of West Cornwall are all within a few miles.

By Road: Travelling into Cornwall on the A30, follow the A30 Hayle bypass, at the end of which you come to a large roundabout. Follow signs to St Ives and take the A3074, at Carbis Bay, the site is signposted left, opposite the junction to Carbis Bay beach. Take this turning and follow the road for 150 yards, to a small crossroads. Continue straight across and then the site is directly on your right.

By Rail: Nearest station is Carbis Bay, on the beautiful St Ives branch line (change at St Erth from Intercity) and 5 minutes walk. By Bus: The A3074 is regularly served by local bus routes from St Ives, Hayle and Penzance.

There are large all-weather theme and adventure parks with a breathtaking range of facilities. Almost all towns have their own museums giving a glimpse into a fascinating local history plus museums showing collections such as mechanical music machines, vintage vehicles, classic aircraft and an entire Victorian village.

Take a ride on a miniature forest railway or take a full sized scenic journey to St Ives or Looe. Steam enthusiasts have a choice of Three nostalgic trips, while those preferring a gentle river cruise can embark at Falmouth for the Helford and Fal rivers, or at Calstock or Saltash for exploring the Tamar.

Many festivals and anniversaries are celebrated throughout the seasons with music, dance and street entertainment being a feature, celebrations such as the Helston Flora, Golowan Festival and countless local carnivals.

If you want to try clogging or broom dancing you can try out some steps at the Cornwall Folk Festival. Cornwall with its 300 miles of coast has a strong maritime tradition, as well as surfing and life saving events, you'll see gig racing, trawler racing and dignified Cornish luggers sailed as they always have been.

On land the International Festival of Orienteering attracts up to 5000 competitors. Airborne events such as Air Days at RNAS Culdrose and RAF St Mawgan always appeal, as does the colourful Great Cornwall Balloon Festival and Cornwall Garden Society Spring Flower Show Few holiday memories can equal the experience of a 'midnight matinee' on a night of full moon in summer with a floodlit stage at Minack Open Air Theatre. With so much choice it's not difficult to see why so many visitors return year after year, its the ultimate holiday destination.