Self-Guided Trail in the Isles of Scilly

Pilot Gig racing

Watch the islanders as they race their traditional 6-oar wooden gigs across the bay.

Isles of Scilly Museum

A unique collection of artefacts including relics salvaged from the sunken ships and from the ancient cairns of the Isles of Scilly.

Watersports

You’ll find centres offering equipment hire for windsurfing, kayking, sailing, scuba-diving, snorkelling etc.

Carreg Dhu community garden & Longstone Heritage Centre

This small community garden includes an area which preserves the narcissi that have been grown by the flower industry on the islands for years.

Horse Riding

St Mary’s Riding Centre offers rides for beginners upwards.

Bike hire

Available on St Mary’s and on Tresco.

Bant’s Carn & Halangy Down Ancient Village

These two sites offer some of the best examples of Bronze Age remains to be found on the islands; a chambered tomb & burial chamber, and an ancient village.

Arts and crafts studios

There are a plentiful supply of these on the islands, especially on St Mary’s.

Star Castle 

Though a private hotel now, this 16^th century castle is well worth the visit.

Star gazing

This may sound like a slightly odd suggestion, but there are few places in Britain where you will encounter less light pollution, and clearer skies.

Evening events and slide shows

During the summer months locals present slide shows about the history of the islands.

Tresco Abbey Gardens

A huge collection of over 5000 sub-tropical and exotic plant species. This is a botanical paradise created around the ruins of an 18^th century Benedictine Abbey.

Vineyard and winery

The one and only vineyard on the islands is located in Higher Town, on St Martins, and is open for tours in the high season (May – September).

The Packing Sheds

Visit the Postal Flower Company at Churchtown Farm, for a view of the packing sheds and the various daffodils and narcissi grown on the island.