The pretty corner of Cornwall that the world has its eyes on today
With the G7 summit dominating St Ives, here are seven mini breaks spread over a week that showcase the charms of the Cornish seaside town
7 June 2021 • 5:00am
St Ives has been catering to daytrippers from all over the world ever since the railway arrived in 1877
Credit: Markus Thoenen/iStockphoto
St Ives has come a long way since the Irish princess Iya floated into the bay on a leaf in the 5th century to bring Christianity to its fisherfolk. This June it is the leaders of the free world who will be landing on its beaches for the G7 Summit – possibly with vaccine passports in hand.