St Ives

Tucked into the rugged northern coast of Cornwall, St Ives is the kind of place that stays with you long after you leave. Golden beaches curve around a working harbour, cobbled lanes wind between whitewashed cottages, and the famous Cornish light spills over everything. Artists have chased that light here for generations - you'll find their legacy at Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden. Surfers ride the swell at Porthmeor. Food lovers feast on just-landed seafood. It's a compact town with outsized charm, equal parts creative colony and classic British seaside escape.

Getting there has never been simpler. Coach tours to St Ives take the stress out of the long journey west, letting you settle back, watch the countryside roll by, and arrive refreshed and ready to explore. No motorway maps, no wrestling for parking in those famously narrow streets — just comfortable, hassle-free travel with plenty of scenic coastline along the way. Once you arrive, wander the harbour, browse independent galleries, laze on Porthminster Beach, or join guided excursions to nearby St Michael's Mount and Land's End. Ready to swap the driving seat for the passenger seat? Compare coach holidays to St Ives right here and book the break that suits you best.