St Ives Leisure Centre
A fully-equipped modern leisure centre with spectacular views of St Ives and the bay from the pool and gym.
If we said it never rains in Cornwall, we’d clearly be lying. Happily, there are some great places to visit in Cornwall when it rains – the Eden Project, Lanhydrock House, National Maritime Museum Cornwall in Falmouth to name just three. But what if you don’t fancy travelling very far from your St Ives base? Here are our favourite ways to spend a rainy day in St Ives.
Explore all the incredible art galleries in St. Ives for a diverse and inspiring artistic experience! ART GALLERIES
Mooch the shops
On a rainy day, take the opportunity to explore the charming independent shops and discover unique treasures. SHOPPING
When the weather is bad in St. Ives, enjoy delicious food and drinks at the cozy local cafes and restaurants. EAT & DRINK
As they say, there’s no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes. Pull on your waterproofs and get outside. The beaches have their own wild beauty on days like this. At the very least, you can dodge the showers by popping in and out of the shops in Fore Street.
It really doesn’t matter what the weather is doing when you’re in a spa. Even if you’re not the treatment type, day membership of a spa will still give you a lovely place for a swim and sauna. SPA
Get a book from the St Ives Bookseller, a selection of chocolate or pastries from Fore Street, and find the cosiest corner of your house or hotel room to curl up in. Pick up Monopoly: Cornwall Edition, the Cornish version of the classic board game, and settle down to a splendid afternoon fighting over St Michael’s Mount.
