First time visiting Tate St Ives whilst on holiday in Cornwall. Our children loved the sketchbooks and free pencils - this certainly kept them busy whilst working through the gallery spaces. We loved the view from the top over to the beach.
Compared to Tate Modern London (our nearest and usual place visit) it felt much smaller and required far less time to navigate.
It was still a good experience, but it is free in London and costs us both as adults to enter.
The Tate St Ives, a beautiful building of curves, glass, mirrors and terraces, overlooks Porthmeor Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. The gallery has a laid back vibe, full of shifting light and shadows, so perfect for a morning or afternoon immersion in art and the environment. It exhibits several works by Lanyon.
The Tate St Ives also manages the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, a short walk from the gallery.
The gallery also houses a cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating.
The Tate St Ives is worth a visit just to look at the sea and benefit from moments of calm to refresh and renew the spirit.
Not really a fan of “Art” but the daughter is! Been to St Ives for many years and never been here, thought we’d give it it a go!
Kids up to 18 are free which I think is really good, 2 x adults £21 which was great value given the best view of Porthmeor I’ve ever seen is from the Cafe!
I am cultured (I think) even though I’m a northerner and some of the best pieces of art I’ve photographed and listed on this review.
Well worth a visit.
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