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St Ives
St. Ives is a seaside resort in Cornwall. It has been rated as the most charming seaside town in the UK for many years, and was also rated as the happiest place in the UK by Rightmove's “Happy at Home” index in 2022. We were very lucky to visit the farm market on Monday. Although the market was small, with only a few seats and live music, we also bought a can of locally produced honey.
St Ives has a number of galleries, studios, and art shops showcasing works by local artists. One of them that impressed me was the Sharon McSwiney Gallery. Her works are unique in style, mostly using copper and sterling silver as mediums, and inspired by the beaches of Cornwall. The gallery is managed by Sharon's husband, who wants his wife to be able to immerse himself in her creations, while he is responsible for the administration and management of the gallery himself. He was very kind and hospitable, and we talked about our likes in the gallery. Finally, I also bought a pair of copper earrings and a few unique postcards!
Next, we bought a few Cornish patties at a small waterfront store and enjoyed a relaxing lunch at the seaside. Although we are visiting during the off-season, there are plenty of water activities and festivals here during the summer, bringing visitors more fun and fun.
After lunch, we continued exploring the small streets of the town. We have held solo and group exhibitions by domestic and foreign artists through the St. Ives Association of Artists (Society of Artists) Cellar Gallery. The interior structure reminds me of an empty church, and works by different artists are displayed in an empty space.
The streets of the town have many independent shops, coffee shops, etc. We spent the rest of the afternoon shopping, and then continued our trip. Please see our full day itinerary[Suburbs of England] Cornwall and Devon 4 Day Self-Drive Tour | Day 3(Stay tuned)
How do I get to St Ives?
Take the train to St Ives station, then transfer to U4 bus to Playground station. (Click here for Google Maps)
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