Isles of Scilly Cornwall
The Scillies consist of 300 islands, of which only 6
are currently inhabited. They lie some 28 miles south west of Lands
EndGetting there
Many people now make use of the regular Helicopter
service operated from Penzance to St Marys with many flights each day, tel 01736
363 871
A boat sales regularly from
Penzance and is a popular way of arriving or even making a day trip,
alternatively Flights arrive from Lands End, Newquay, Plymouth Exeter and
Bristol. Details from the Isles
of Scilly travel Company
The Islands
St Marys the largest of the islands also has the
capital Hugh Town, and most of the population and attractions.
St.
Marys has an Anglican, Methodist and a Roman Catholic Church, three public
houses, hotel bars, a social club, disco, cafés and restaurants. A camp site is
situated on the Garrison, and a number of bed and breakfast are based around the
town.
Tresco, best known for the
Abbey Gardens, Tresco has no camping cars or caravans, and accommodation is
limited.The Gardens were laid out buy the remarkable Augustus Smith commencing
in 1834 on the site of the old Benedictine Abbey.
Bryher is wild and
untamed, Hell bay on the North West side is famous for its Atlantic storms and
the island is a resting place for many migratory birds. There is good
accommodation available in the hotel and Guest houses as well as several self
catering cottages
St Martins is a
more sheltered island and has some beautiful beaches as well as a camp site and
good cliff walks
St Agnes a peaceful
island excellent for getting away from it all. A camp site is here as well as
Bed and Breakfast.
