Among England’s coastal towns, St Ives stands out for its long association with modern British art beside St Ives Bay. The harbour grew as a fishing port, and narrow lanes still run between granite buildings to the waterfront. Since the late 19th century, the clear coastal light has drawn artists; Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden preserve that legacy. Porthmeor Beach lies below Tate St Ives, while the South West Coast Path follows the headlands around the bay. The town is in Cornwall, where Cornish identity and seafaring traditions remain an important part of regional culture. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of St Ives Bay and Cornwall’s Atlantic coast.
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