Things To Do
It was not so long ago that Cornwall just had to offer great beaches and fantastic scenery but just this is no longer the case. If you look through this links below you will find a wealth of thing to occupy your stay here at Rotorua Apartments, or you might want to relax and enjoy yourselves with our temperate climate and picturesque landscapes. We have included ideas of things for you to do whatever the weather.
Local Beaches
Theatres
In and around the local area we are blessed with some really great theatre locations. Whether its Hamlet or Macbeth at the Minack or The Barron Knights at the Hall for Cornwall in Truro there is something to suit all tastes.
Minack Theatre, Porthcurno. TR19 6JU More Information
Acorn Theatre, Parade Street, Penzance. TR18 4BU More Information
Penlee Open Air Theatre, Morrab Road, Penzance. TR18 4HE More Information
Kidz R Us, Youth Theatre Company, St Ives. TR26 1QG More Information
Hall for Cornwall, Truro. TR1 2LL More Information
Art Galleries
ARCHIE BROWNS GALLERY - Bread Street, Penzance. Monday-Sat 10.00am - 4.00pm
AVALON ART GALLERY - West End, Marazion 01736 710161
THE BOOK GALLERY, ST. IVES - Bedford Rd, St. Ives 01736 793545. Mon.-Fri. l0am-5pm Sat l0am-2pm
GOLDSITHNEY GALLERY - Fore St. Goldsithney, Penzance 01736 711129. Open every day l0am - 5pm
THE GREAT ATLANTIC MAPWORKS - West Place, St. Just 01736788911. Open Tues. - Sat. 11.30-4.30 http://www.greatatlantic.demon.co.uk
MARINERS GALLERY - Norway Square, St Ives. 01736 795582
The MILLPOOL STUDIO - Mill Lane, Mousehole. 10.30am - 5.30pm 01736 731115
NEWLYN ART GALLERY - Gallery and shop are open Mon-Sat l0am - 5pm. Admission. Free, but donations are welcome 01736 363715
THE NEW MILLENNIUM GALLERY - Street-an-pol, St Ives. 01736 793121
NOEL BETOWSKI GALLERY - Bread Street, Penzance. 01736 810291. Mon-Fri. l0am - 3.30pm Sat. 10.30am - 2.00pm
PENLEE HOUSE GALLERY & MUSEUM - http://www.penleehouse.org.uk Penlee House, Morrab Rd. Penzance 01736 363625 Cafe open 10.30-4.30 Mon. - Sat.
PENWITH GALLERIES - Back Road West, St. Ives 01736 795579
PENZANCE SOCIETY OF ARTISTS - Bakehouse Gallery, Chapel St. Penzance
Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm daily. Admin. Free Tel. Mobile 04031 62957
PLUMBLINE GALLERY - Barnoon Hill, St. Ives. Tel. 01736 797771
RAINYDAY GALLERY - 116, Market Jew St. Penzance. Tel: 01736 366077 rainyday@macunlimited.net Open 10.00-5.00 Mon.- Sat.
ROYAL CORNWALL MUSEUM - 01872 272205
SANCREED HOUSE - Last Sat. of the month Performance: Music, Poetry. 01736 810409
SCHOOLHOUSE GALLERY - The Schoolhouse, Morvah, Cornwall, TR20 8YT 01736 787808 www.morvah.com
TATE GALLERY, St. IVES - http://www.tate.org.uk For new Gallery opening times and further information Tel. 01736 796226
THE SCHOOL HOUSE, MORVAH - 01736 787808 or 788161. Open Sat.-Tues. 1.30-5.00 Wed.-Fri. 10.00-5.00
THE ST IVES SOCIETY OF ARTISTS GALLERY - Old Mariners Church, Norway Square, St Ives. 01736 731823 Exhibitions Usualy open March until end October. 10am - 4.30pm Mon - Sat
STEAM POTTERY, PENDEEN - 01736 788070 Pottery + Gallery open Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm Sun l0am-5pm
Cinema
The Royal Cinema, Royal Square, St. Ives. Tel: 01736 796843
3-screen cinema showing selection of current releases.
Disco
Isobar, Tregenna Hill, St. Ives - Trendy bar/nightclub in the centre of town.Tel: 01736 799199
Golf
Tregenna Castle Hotel Golf Course
A parkland course set in the magnificent grounds of Tregenna Castle Hotel with narrow fairways, small greens and fabulous views of St. Ives Bay.
West Cornwall Golf Course, Lelant
Cornwall’s oldest course overlooking St. Ives Bay is a true links course with numerous natural qualities and fine turf.
Gym
Innovations - St. Ives Rugby Club - Fully qualified fitness instructor
Temporary Membership - Pay per session. Tel 01736 798077
Leisure Centre
St Ives Leisure Centre, Trenwith Burrows, St. Ives. Tel 01736 797006
Offering 25m main swimming pool, childrens pool, gym and sports café.
Museum
St. Ives Museum, Porthmeor Beach - Open from end of May to September.
Holds a fascinating insight to over 200 years of the towns history. The building is situated between Portgwidden Beach and the Harbour in Wheal Dream and easily accessible from the town centre. Browse at your leisure through literally hundreds of photos, memoirs and treasures on view portraying St. Ives history of fishing, tin mining and its Lifeboat service amongst many other interesting items.
Relaxation & Treatment Centre
The Attic Cellar, Street-an-Garrow, St. Ives Tel: 01736-799396
Alternative & Traditional Massage therapies, genuine Finnish Sauna (seating 6 persons) Revitalising Aromatherapy Steam Capsule
Advanced Professional Beauty Therapy (facials, waxing, Dermalogica skincare)
Sailing
St Ives Sailing Club
St Ives Bay offers a wonderful opportunity to experience sea sailing in the comparitive safety of St Ives Bay.
Surfing
Porthmeor Beach is the surfing beach in St. Ives.
Porthmeor Beach Café and Surf Centre for lessons etc.
Tel: 01736 793366
St. Ives Surf School, Porthmeor Beach. BSA approved school.
Tel 0966 498021
There are numerous surf shops selling or hiring wet suits.
Festivals & Events
Locally we have many traditional and community events, which are mainly run over the summer period, listed are just a selection of the most popular ones:
Golowan Festival in Penzance - Mid to late June Huge traditional festival over seven days, including the Mazey Day street parade, fireworks and street theatre. More Information
Lafrowda Festival in St. Just - Mid July A week’s cultural events culminating in a day of street parades, stalls, and continuous music, dance and theatre. More Information
Newlyn Fish Festival - Late August Music, craft stalls and other entertainments. More Information
St. Ives Festival - September 3 week festival of art, literature and music at various locations around St. Ives, with an additional fringe festival. More Information
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