The history, heritage, art and culture of West Cornwall.

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Carbis Bay Holidays :: Heritage, Art and Culture

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Based in the glorious West Cornwall you can slowly discover the heritage art and culture of the area. St Ives is renowned for it's light and has attracted artists to the town for many years, their legacy remains throughout West Cornwall

The Art Pass offers visitors a unique opportunity to enjoy amazing exhibitions at six outstanding venues across West Cornwall. For the first time Tate St Ives, the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, the Leach Pottery, Penlee House Gallery & Museum, and Newlyn Art Gallery & the Exchange have worked together to help visitors get more out of Penwith's rich artistic offering

For those visitors seeking culture during their holiday, they should not miss the unique experience of the Minack Theatre, open air performances on the cliffside from May to September. Locally the renowned Kidzus host a number for different shows throughout the year.

Art in West Cornwall

St Ives is a world famous art centre, with many art galleries and studios, exhibiting work from local artists, the following are a selection but you will find many more hidden away amongst the cobbled streets of St Ives. Venture further afield to Newlyn and Penzance and visit the newly opened Exchange The Art Pass offers visitors a unique opportunity to enjoy amazing exh... (more)

History and Heritage

As a visitor to Cornwall, you should try to understand it's history and culture. The long traditions of shipping and mining are preserved in the museums of West Cornwall. A short stroll into St Ives will provide you with the opportunity to explore the St Ives Museum, a short drive towards Zennor you can visit the Wayside Museum and then take in the history of tin mining at Geev... (more)

Theatre

For those seeking a little Cornish culture, visitors need only take the short walk to The Stennack in St Ives and see the renowned Kidzrus shows at the St Ives Theatre. Further afield a short drive to the delightful Porthcurno, you can enjoy a unique experience in the clifftop open air Minack Theatre. Performances throughout May to September, weather permitting. Nearby Truro h... (more)