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"Being founded by St Ives favourite, Barbara Hepworth in 1949, the Penwith gallery has not one but three main gallery areas. It is one of the most fabulous spaces and a constant in modern art evolution. The gallery is also the home of the Penwith Society of Arts in Cornwall."

"Set over three floors, Anima Mundi is Cornwall’s leading independent gallery. Boasting a quality collection, it showcases a wide range of contemporary art and ceramics from established and up and coming artists. It frequently stages one-man shows and the exhibitions are constantly changing."

"Janet Leach, a potter by trade, created this wonderful gallery in 1960. Representing over one hundred different artists, this gallery space has become a household name among the locals for its beautifully curated exhibitions and artwork. Situated on the St Ives main high street, we recommend you pop your head in when you can to take in the lavish works of such incredible creators."

"Set over three floors of exhibition space, Cornwall Contemporary features work with a local focus, by nationally and internationally renowned artists. Exhibitions change on a monthly basis, with regular artists including Neil Pinkett, Daphne McClure, Emma Dunbar and Ken Spooner."

"The Alexandra Dickens Gallery is tucked away on Back Road West in St Ives. Her work is beautifully vibrant and abstract, so full of colour and movement."

"The market runs every Thursday throughout the year at The Guildhall, Street An Pol, St Ives. Opening times are 9.30am until 2.00pm. At the market you can find a wide range of local food to meet your needs, including meats, vegetables and baked goods – depending on who trades on a particular day and what is in season."

"The Blue Bramble Gallery is found next to Olives cafe on the Island Square in Downalong, St Ives. It is a really quirky and interesting gallery featuring a really eclectic mix of local artists work."

"Grandly located at the head of the Fal estuary, 4 miles south of Truro, Trelissick is one of Cornwall's most beautiful aristocratic estates, with a formal garden filled with magnolias and hydrangeas, surrounded by a huge expanse of green fields and parkland criss-crossed by trails. The grand, 19th-century neo-Palladian house has been reopened to the public, and hosts exhibitions exploring the estate's history. If you just want to explore the estate grounds, parking costs £4."

"It's a bit of a drive from Falmouth but this gorgeous kitchen garden near Constantine is well worth the detour. Rescued from dilapidation by its current owners, it's been renovated by volunteers into a delightful working garden modelled on the French 'potager'. Highlights include the 30m greenhouse and the super veggie cafe, which is very popular with lunching locals at weekends (mains £6 to £10). There's always a good selection of plants for sale, too."

"The Hub is a bustling, harbour-front restaurant serving American street food-style fare. There is a separate vegetarian and vegan section of the menu offering different burgers, including a sweetcorn fritter burger with vegan chipotle mayo and a tofu and jackfruit burger. References used: Compare the Market research identifies 3.5 Million Brits are Vegan (Compare the Market) Also cited in: Number of Vegans in UK Soars to 3.5 Million, Survey Finds (Independent)."

"One the harbour front Hub St Ives is a great place to take the family either for lunch or an evening out, offering a selection of burgers and hot dogs it's a great place to stop by and grab a quick bite to eat before heading out for the day or wrapping things up before heading back to your apartment."

"Newquay’s fresh, contemporary Australian influenced restaurant. Bush Pepper fuses Australian food with Cornwall’s finest ingredients, resulting in a menu filled with dishes that offer a twist on the usual dining options in Newquay. You can dine with your dog at Bush Pepper up until 5pm, so it’s perfect for a late lunch or early dinner."

"Award-winning Falmouth Art Gallery is one of the leading galleries in the South West. Family friendly with free admission, it has changing displays of some of the best of British art and a shop with affordable gifts from Cornwall's leading ceramicists, printmakers and jewellers. Falmouth Art Gallery runs a lively exhibitions programme featuring a wide range of work as well as changing displays of paintings from its nationally important art collection."

"The Falmouth Art Gallery collection includes masterpieces by Thomas Gainsborough and Henry Scott Tuke. The gallery also has an impressive photography collection including work by Lee Miller."

"Home to a vast collection of Newlyn School art, Penlee House showcases Penzance’s unique cultural heritage. In addition to many permanent galleries, there’s an ongoing exhibition programme, with 2016 including work by JMW Turner, Alfred Wallis and Wilhelmina Barnes-Graham."