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2023 Visitor Map for the Isles of Scilly

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SHIPMAN HEAD

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Stony Porth

Droppy Nose Point

Outer Corner Rock

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veronicafarmfudge.co.uk / 07540 521137

book@hut62.co.uk / 07979 393206

WALK SCILLY

SCILLY FOLK FESTIVAL

15th – 21st April An eclectic mix of guided walks across the islands.

25th – 30th May A lively weekend of music and dance.

WORLD PILOT GIG CHAMPIONSHIPS

Pentle Bay

Abbey Pool

TRESCO FLATS

Appletree Bay Sea Carn

Point Seal

Tobaccoman’s Point CARN NEAR QUAY

October TBC An inspiring celebration of culture and creativity.

Tinkler’s Hill

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Danny North – Photographer & Director

Dates subject to change

13th – 21st May An inspiring celebration of culture and creativity.

Carn Near

Hulman

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LOWER TOWN QUAY

The ultimate island paradise, with miles of snow-white sandy beaches and marram-topped dunes, overlooked by the iconic red and white Daymark. This enterprising community includes an observatory, flower growers, jewellery makers, an island bakery, salt pans, a rum distillery, and a handful of delicious eateries.

Little Bay

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LOWER TOWN

The Plains

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Bull’s Porth

Burnt Hill

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Experience the Isles of Scilly

- British Travel Journal

WITH SKYBUS

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PENZANCEHELICOPTERS.CO.UK • 01736 780828

FLY | SAIL TO THE ISLES OF SCILLY ISLESOFSCILLY-TRAVEL.CO.UK

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Moths Ledge Broad Ledge

Cruther’s Hill

Old Quay

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Perpitch

Par Beach

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HIGHER TOWN BAY

English Island Point

HIGHER TOWN QUAY

Karma St. Martin’s Hotel Only hotel on St. Martin’s. Nonresidents and dogs welcome. Food and drink served daily.

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Seven Stones Inn A warm welcome awaits you at this quirky rustic family run pub with magnificent views.

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sevenstonesinn.com / 01720 423777

The Boat Bothy Toilets, showers, washing machine and dryer facilities to help you refresh after sailing to Scilly.

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sevenstonesinn.com / 01720 423777

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ingart.co.ukn d l a I s h s Fay Page i 6 n g l e a t E Beautiful G rjewellery made on St Martin’s. A celebration of everything we love about living on an island.

faypage.co.uk

FOR THOSE STAYING ON ST. MARY’S Tresco Depart

10.00, 10.15, 11.15, 12.15, 14.00

Return

14.15, 14.30, 15.30/15.45, 16.45 boat trips and times are subject to weather and

St. Martin’s Round Island

Depart

8.45, 10.15, 12.30, 14.00

Return

14.30, 15.45, 16.45

Bryher St. Helen's Teän

LOWER TOWN QUAY

Depart

10.15, 11.15, 12.15, 14.00

Return

14.30, 16.45

This information is provided as a guide. All

tide and times may vary, especially early and late season. Also on days where boats may be allocated to cruise ship tendering, the schedule may be impacted. Please check Twitter, Facebook, at the Tourist Information Centre or the information boards in Hugh Town or on St. Mary’s Quay for current information.

HIGHER TOWN QUAY NEW GRIMSBY QUAY

Depart

10.15, 11.15, 14.00

Return

14.15, 15.45, 16.45

Samson

stmartinswatersports.co.uk / 07470 711857 11

Seal Snorkelling Adventures Unforgettable snorkelling experience with local Atlantic grey seals around the beautiful Eastern Isles.

sealsnorkellingadventures.com

FOR THOSE STAYING ON TRESCO & BRYHER St. Mary’s Depart

Every day except Sun

Return

Lunchtime and late PM

Between Tresco & Bryher Depart

Daily; including evenings in high season

Return

Lunchtime and late PM; evening return 21.00 ish

Depart

Mon, Wed & Fri

Return

Late PM

Depart

Sun, Tue, Thu; trip in high season Late PM

Depart

10.15, 14.00

Return

Return

14.30, 16.45

Samson

Boat times vary each day according to weather and tide. Please check boating information boards on Tresco and Bryher, tresco.co.uk/ arriving/tresco-boats, ask your accommodation provider or call 01720 423373 to check current boat times. Trips are advertised in the afternoon a day in advance. Private jet boat trips are also available, please call 01720 423373 for more information. Call the office to enquire about wildlife circular trips.

Weather/tide dependent

Eastern Isles

 01720 423999  @scillyboating

� @stmarysboatmensassociation

FOR THOSE STAYING ON ST. MARTIN’S St. Mary’s

St. Mary’s ST. MARY'S QUAY

Depart

09.15, 10.35, 13.00, 14.30, 15.45, 16.45

Return

10.15, 12.30, 14.00, 16.15

Tresco Depart

09.15, 10.45

Return

15.45

Bryher (Samson)

Hugh Town

Depart

09.15, 10.45

Return

15.45

All boat trips will originate on St. Martin's then take you on to St. Mary's, where you have the choice of any of the advertised trips. One fare will be charged. This information is provided as a guide. All boat trips and times are subject to change to weather and tide and times may vary, especially early and late season. Also on days where boats my be allocated to cruise ship tendering, the schedule may be impacted. Please check twitter, facebook, or the information boards on St. Martin's. Private jet boats are also available, provided by Tresco boats, please call 01720 423373.

ST. AGNES QUAY Annet Gugh

 01720 423373  @TrescoBoats � @TrescoBoats

FOR THOSE STAYING ON ST. AGNES St. Mary’s Depart

10.15, 15.15

Return

12.30, 15.45, 16.30

Tresco Depart

10.15

Return

16.00

St. Martin’s/Bryher/Samson Depart

10.15

Return

16.00

Gig Racing

St. Agnes

ST. MARY’S | TRESCO | ST. MARTIN’S | ST. AGNES | BRYHER

St Martin’s Watersports Explore uninhabited islands, see seals and have fun on the water. Kayak and paddleboard hire.

Tresco

Samson

Bishop Rock Lighthouse

scillybilly.com

Depart

CARN NEAR QUAY

St. Agnes

Scilly Billy Unique Scilly designs on a range of clothing and accessories for the whole family. Eco friendly, locally printed.

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St. Agnes

CHURCH QUAY

Bryher

Ingart at Middletown Barn Isles of Scilly greeting cards, artwork prints, homeware and a wide range of souvenirs k c e designed by Inga. N

St. Martin’s

St. Agnes

St. Martin’s

OLD GRIMSBY QUAY

Circular trips are offered daily in the main season at 10.15 and 14.00 (but do check times).

St Martin’s Vineyard & Winery Wildflower-filled vineyard, visitor centre & shop. Producing wines, beers & ciders. Tours, tastings & by the glass.

stmartinsvineyard.co.uk / 07936 710262

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Hopping

Gweal

9 Brandy Point

ISLAND

One of the greatest pleasures when staying on Scilly is to island hop and discover each island’s distinct charms. Scilly has all the colourful boats and experienced boatmen to take you where you want to go.

The Island Bakery Breads, pasties, filled rolls and cakes freshly made by hand in our bakery kitchen.

01720 422111

EXETER 60 min Operating from March to November. VIP PERKS Skybus passengers flying from Exeter can use the code SKYEXT for discounted use of Executive Lounge and free security FastTrack. PARKING 10% off 10% of car parking when using the code skybus2023.

BAR / ANNEKA’S QUAY

CHAPEL DOWN HIGHER TOWN

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01720 422368 / karmagroup.com

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ST. MARTIN’S FLATS

NEWQUAY 30 min Operating from March to November and reaching the islands in just 30 minutes. DOG FRIENDLY TRAVEL

Flying to St Mary’s & Tresco

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7 Lawrence’s Brow

Scilly Flowers Scilly’s postal flower service, the perfect island gift.

Celtic scillyflowers.co.uk / 01720 422169 Idol

START PLANNING YOUR NEXT VISIT TO THE ISLES OF SCILLY LAND’S END 20 min Flying all year round and our quickest link to the Isles of Scilly. Hot and cold food and drinks available at the airport from our very own Western Rocks Coffee Co. DOG FRIENDLY TRAVEL

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Daymark

Bread & Cheese Cove

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...makes the journey every bit as special as staying there...

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Murr Rock

Wine Cove

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The Porth

For more info and all the latest events and experiences  visitislesofscilly.com/experience

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MEET THE ISLANDERS Meet the passionate entrepreneurial community who live here. From a vineyard, rum distillery, flower farm to fine jewellery, skincare products, island designers and more.

Great Bay

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OBSERVE SCILLY’S DARK SKIES With no light pollution, the archipelago is hailed as a truly Mare specialLedges place to enjoy pristine night skies. Stargaze from the home of the Community Observatory (COSMOS) or attend the annual Dark Skies event in October.

ile 0.75 0 SWIM WITH SEALS SOAK UP THE VIEWS 1 km 1/4 Join an underwater snorkelling Visit the iconic red and white 1/2 adventure and behold the spectacle striped Daymark. Pack a picnic and of the Atlantic grey seals as they take the 1.5-mile jaunt from Higher interact with you in their natural Town. Perch below this impressive habitat, around the Eastern Isles. structure and savour the moment.

ST MARTIN’S BAY

MIDDLE TOWN

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Green Island

Crab’s Ledge

Oliver’s Battery

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Scilly Point

Skirt Island

Great Rock Beach

St. Martin’s

Butter Porth

Pernagie Point

Goat’s Point

DARK SKIES WEEK

CREATIVE SCILLY

Great Pentle Rock

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Appletree Point

tresco.co.uk/garden / 01720 424108

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15th – 24th September Enjoy our islands’ food, drink and local produce.

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TRESCO ABBEY GARDEN

Tresco Abbey Garden & Valhalla Museum A glorious exception, home to 20,000 plants and the National Maritime Museum figurehead collection.

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tresco.co.uk/lucy-tania

Tinkler’s Point

CREATIVE SCILLY

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Pernagie

TASTE OF SCILLY

Lizard Point

Plumb Hill

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30th September – 7th October Stargazing, guest speakers and more on St. Martin’s.

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Lucy-Tania Boutique Island life, island style; clothing and giftware from sustainable, ecoconscious brands.

Plumb Island

12 -15 May & 13 – 16 Oct Enjoy our natural environment through walks, talks and workshops. th

Great Pool

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6th – 9th September A 15km staged swim challenge between the islands. Spectators welcome!

FESTIVAL OF NATURE

MIDDLE DOWN

tresco.co.uk/stores / 01720 422806

tresco.co.uk/ruin / 01720 424849

SWIMQUEST SCILLY SWIM CHALLENGE

28th – 30th April An annual gig racing event held across the islands.

Rushy Porth

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LOW TIDE EVENTS 20th April & 1st September Pop-up festival along the sand bar between Tresco and Bryher.

Rushy Point

Plumb Island

Tresco Stores & Deli All you need for the day or a longer stay, from everyday essentials to the gourmet.

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The Ruin Beach Café Tresco’s laid-back vibe meets modern, Mediterranean-inspired beachfront dining with dishes fresh from the wood-fired oven.

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Hut 62 Motor and sailing boats, kayaks and paddleboards available to hire, hourly, daily or by the week.

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WHAT’S ON IN

Veronica Farm Fudge A family’s handmade fudge stall using the best of Scilly’s local ingredients.

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Vane Hill

Tresco Island Spa The perfect complement to Tresco's natural tonic, discover time to be with a spa day or treatment.

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BEACH DAYS Explore some of Scilly’s - and arguably the world’s - best beaches, including Appletree Bay and Pentle Bay.

Rushy Bay

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hellbay.co.uk / 01720 422947

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Castle Byher Brow

HISTORY BUFFS Explore Tresco’s military past dating back to the Civil War with a visit to Cromwell’s Castle, King Charles’ Castle and the Block House.

Heathy Hill

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The Brow

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NEW GRIMSBY QUAY NEW GRIMSBY HARBOUR

tresco.co.uk/bikehire / 01720 422849

ME TIME Spend a few hours unwinding at the Tresco Island Spa. Lounge by the indoor pool or treat yourself to a luxury therapy.

SOUTHWARD

Stoneship Porth

hellbay.co.uk / 01720 422947 Hell Bay Bar, k Restaurant & Terrace o Enjoy drinks and lunch f G or in the on the terrace er w i for bar, or book ahead c k dinner in Scilly’s highestrated restaurant.

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Great Porth

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Bryher Shop and Post Office Providing pasties, cakes, drinks, ice creams, bread, deli, local produce, gifts, groceries and more.

The Crab Shack Scilly’s hidden culinary secret serves up the freshest Bryher crab just a stone’s throw from the ocean.

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Olivia's Bar and Kitchen This charming little café full of yummy delights is the perfect place to rest whilst exploring Bryher.

� @OliviasKitchenBryher / 01720 423168 3

Merrick Island

07968 836916 / bryhergallery.co.uk

bryher.co / 01720 422222 2

Bryher Gallery Showcasing original works by local and Cornish artists and artisans including Bryher’s Richard Pearce.

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Fraggle Rock Bar & Café Light lunches, bar meals, coffees and cakes and a selection of beers and spirits from across the islands.

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Green Bay

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Tresco Bike Hire Discover the island on two wheels, with miles of quiet roads and tracks to explore.

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GLORIOUS GARDENS A must on a visit to Tresco is the famous Abbey Garden. Home to 20,000 plant species from the around the world, you’ll need at least half a day to explore.

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Block House

tresco.co.uk/flyingboat / 01720 424068

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Block House Point

Green Porth

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The Flying Boat Café & Deli Boasting epic harbour views and serving great coffee, light bites, drinks and picnic essentials.

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Timmy’s Hill

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Great Pool

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Gweal Hill

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CHURCH QUAY

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STORMWATCH Grab a picnic from the local shop or eatery and take a walk on the wild side to Shipman Head, sitting and waiting atop the granite stacks to capture the greatest storm.

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OLD GRIMSBY QUAY

tresco.co.uk/gallery / 01720 424925

SHIPWRECKS & FIGUREHEADS An impressive collection of figureheads salvaged from numerous shipwrecks located at the Valhalla Collection in Tresco Abbey Garden.

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Peashopper Island Long Point

Ruin Beach

OLD GRIMSBY

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Great Popplestone

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GWEAL

The Bar

Phone Box Museum

Braiden Rock

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THE TOWN Black Carn

Gimble Point

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Gallery Tresco Right on the shoreline, hosting island-inspired art and giftware by some of Cornwall's finest artists.

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BAR/ ANNEKA’S QUAY

Frenchman’s Point

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Popplestone Brow

ISLAND VIEWS Venture to the northern part of the island for fantastic views of Round Island, Teän, St. Helen’s and Bryher.

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Merchant’s Point

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Coal Porth

Gimble Porth

Cromwell’s Castle

tresco.co.uk/newinn / 01720 423006

DINE OUT Dine well at one of the many eateries on the island, which are often accompanied by great views. The Ruin is the perfect place to linger.

Kitchen Porth

Great High Rock

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Little High Rock

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Northwethel

BIRD WATCHING Bird spot at Great Pool hides for migratory birds from all over the globe which descend on Tresco in spring and autumn.

Hangman Island

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Tregarthen Hill

King Charles’ Castle

The New Inn Our welcoming island inn, rustling up pub favourites with a Tresco twist from the kitchen and grill. G r

CASTAWAY Cast yourself away in a kayak or paddleboard in the sheltered sand flats around Green Bay. Feel a sense of wild freedom whilst spotting starfish.

SHIPMAN HEAD DOWN

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Gun Hill

Gimble Point

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DISCOVER LITERARY CONNECTIONS If you’re a fan of celebrated children’s author Michael Morpurgo, follow in the footsteps of ‘Why the Whales Came’ and explore the smallest island that inspired him.

HELL BAY

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TAKE A DIP Launch yourself off this tiny island into the crystal-clear waters off the sheltered cove of Rushy Bay, protected by the neighbouring island of Samson.

Gun Hole

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The Horse

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Kettle Point

Scilly’s second largest island is best known for its amazing world-class botanical garden; a paradise planted amidst the ruins of a Benedictine priory. The island is filled with heritage too. From castle ruins to sprawling sandy beaches, a tempting spa and plenty of places to dine – it has it all.

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The smallest island in the archipelago, nestled between Tresco and uninhabited Samson, is rugged in nature, surrounded by sheltered coves and quiet sandy beaches for you to loll about on.

SEA FEAST Bryher is a great place to eat crab and other shellfish. Get your feast on at The Crab Shack near Hell Bay Hotel or at Island Fish. It doesn’t get any more local.

Tresco

House of the Head

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Bryher

Piper’s Hole

Depart

09.15, 10.45

Depart

Return

15.45

Sightseeing Tours Western Rocks Wildlife Safari

Wildlife Safari

Depart

13.00

Return

15.15

09.15

Return

15.45

Sea-taxi services are also available by arrangement. Download our app to view and book all our trips and buy weekly passes. See stagnesboating.co.uk. This information is provided as a guide. All boat trips and times are subject to weather and tide and times may vary. Download the St Agnes Boating app or check with your accommodation provider or call 01720 422704 for current information.

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Sightseeing Tours Depart

For those staying on St. Agnes, we offer daily scheduled services to St. Marys and the other off Islands. On Wednesdays we operate a Wildlife Safari in partnership with the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust with a Trust team member acting as a guide.

Key ---- Inter Island services Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in this map, the Islands’ Partnership can accept no liability for errors, omissions or any inconvenience arising therefrom. Off island services and sightseeing trips illustrated above are not intended to be exhaustive. Please enquire with respective boat services or the Tourist Information Centre for daily trips.

 01720 423999  @scillyboating � @stmarysboatmensassociation

 01720 422704  @stagnesboating � @stagnesboating

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