Three Things to do on the Isles of Scilly

Located off of the Cornish coast, the Isles of Scilly offer a great holiday destination if you are hoping to relax and unwind while surrounded by lovely scenery, plus there are plenty of activities you can choose to take part in too.

Here we share three things to do on the Isles of Scilly which are sure to make them a desirable place for you to visit the next time you need a break.

Take a walk

Whether you want to join a guided walk or go off and explore by yourself, the Isles of Scilly have lots for you to discover when you take a trip there. For starters, if you love history you will be excited to find ancient sites from the Bronze and Iron Ages, medieval chapels, and castles from both the Tudor and Civil War periods.

Nature lovers will also enjoy walking around the Isles of Scilly as they are home to lots of interesting species, such as dolphins, red squirrels, seals, puffins, and the Scilly shrew to name just a few!

Try an activity

As the islands are all within close proximity to each other it is easy to hop from one to the other and find activities that you would like to take part in.

Try your hand at a water sport like kayaking, paddle boarding, or windsurfing, hire a boat or dinghy and head out onto the water for the day, or take a snorkelling trip and swim with the seals and find sunken shipwrecks.

Prefer to stay on land? There is also the opportunity to play golf or go horse riding!

 Eat and drink

When you visit the Isles of Scilly you will find that a lot of the food and drink is locally sourced, especially beef, duck, shellfish, and ales! There are pubs, cafes, and restaurants wherever you choose to stay, and you are sure to find a variety of places to suit your tastes and budget.

So why not try these three things to do on the Isles of Scilly yourself and order a free brochure today?

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