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Travel Scilly: Gear up the family and explore St. Mary’s by bike

The Isles of Scilly are a sanctuary for families. With more boats than cars and miles of coastal paths and nature trails to explore, travelling to the unspoilt islands instantly transports you back to a simpler time, before traffic filled our roads. Most travellers will arrive by Skybus or Scillonian into St. Mary’s – the…

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Feel your spirit soar on Scilly

Fly to the extraordinary islands from just £70* Exhilarating days followed by mellow evenings by the sea – Scilly is the perfect destination for couples and friends to escape the stresses of modern life. Despite being just a short flight or ferry crossing away, emails and deadlines can feel like a distant memory, allowing you…

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Where All the World’s a Stage…

From white sands and azure waters to vibrant gardens, the Isles of Scilly offers up truly dramatic vistas. So what better backdrop for a spot of open-air theatre? Summer on the Isles of Scilly is all about spending time outside, drinking in the jaw-dropping scenery. And we’re not just talking about boats bobbing against crystal…

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Seeking family time? Discover Scilly. Family day trips from just £79

Remember the days when children would run around outdoors, when there were fewer technological distractions or busy roads for parents to worry about? Well, we know of one place where that is still the case – where you can reconnect as a family, surrounded by nature and the soothing sounds of the sea. You don’t…

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Could mindfulness hold the key to your most relaxing holiday ever?

Take-off and take five Holidays are so important. They are a rare opportunity to escape the stresses of today’s frantic world; to truly relax and spend quality time with the ones we love. And, in our opinion, there’s no better place to do this, than on the Isles of Scilly – a secluded sanctuary where…

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Can you hear the islands calling?

Set sail for the Scilly Folk Festival 21st -26th May With a second bank holiday to enjoy this month, why not make the three days count and book an extraordinary escape to the Isles of Scilly. With mile-long beaches and coastal paths to explore, local produce to taste, spectacular sea views and the islands’ folk…

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Art Scilly Week: Fly or sail to Scilly and explore your creative side…

From May 4th – May 16th, the artistic community of the Isles of Scilly comes together for two weeks of workshops, studio openings and creative coastal walks. If you fancy exploring your creative side surrounded by secluded beaches, inspiring inlets and endless skies, then this is an event for your diary… From photographers and painters…

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Explore land, air and sea from a fresh perspective during Walk Scilly Week.

Are you ready to be whisked out of the ordinary – to sail away from your workload and soar out of the every day? Walk Scilly Week is back from the 11th-17th April,  and it’s an extraordinary opportunity to explore the Isles of Scilly on foot, accompanied by the people who know the islands best……

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What Island Life Brings to Family Life

When it comes to family life, it’s so easy to let the day-to-day take over. The school run, meetings, weekly shops; they all add up to take away from the quality time you get to spend together. Which is why we love bringing families to the islands. It’s about more than just getting them here,…

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Discover the beauty of Scilly on foot: Walk Scilly week is back for its ninth year.

Saturday, April 11 – Friday, April 17 Walk Scilly offers tourists a chance to explore the islands from a unique perspective – through the eyes of the people who have made Scilly their home. With wildlife walks, historical talks, foraging adventures and “top to toe” island tours, the event is a fantastic opportunity to get…

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Set sail for Scilly on Scillonian this half term

Little explorers can discover the magic of Scilly this October… This half term set sail for a week long break like no other, on a collection of islands unlike anywhere else in Britain. For scrapbooks bursting with magical memories and a show-and-tell story that will captivate a classroom, the Isles of Scilly are an extraordinary…

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Enjoy an action-packed short break on Scilly

From walking, riding, sailing and kayaking to cycling, rock-hopping, snorkelling, sea safaris and more: you’ll never be short of something to do on the Isles of Scilly. If you like to keep active while on holiday, a fun-filled short break is just a hop, skip and a jump away… Uncover Scilly’s secrets on foot Exploring…

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