Hugh Town

Among England’s settlements, Hugh Town stands out for occupying the narrow isthmus between the Garrison and the rest of St Mary’s, the largest inhabited island in the Isles of Scilly. St Mary’s Harbour, on its eastern side, is the archipelago’s principal arrival point and connects the town with sea routes that have long shaped island life. Above the waterfront, the Garrison preserves defensive walls and Star Castle, an eight-pointed fort built in 1593 during Elizabeth I’s reign. Beaches lie close on both sides of the isthmus, while the compact centre serves as the islands’ main hub. Discover further points of interest through webcams located across the Isles of Scilly.

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