St Marys

The largest of the Scilly Isles, St Mary's is still a tiny 2.5 miles x 1.75 miles. Hugh Town is where you will find the majority of the island's accommodation, shops and services and is also the capital city of all the islands.

Historically St Mary's has a few ancient sites: the Iron Age village at Halangy Down and the barrows at Bant's Carn and Porth Hellick. In Hugh Town, the Isles of Scilly Museum explores the islands' history further. To the east of Hugh Town is Old Town, at one time the main harbour on the island, now houses a tiny church, a lovely beach and all the necessary amenities.

Although it is a small island it houses clubs, bars, restaurants and cafes and even a campsite to lay your head for the weary traveller. All these are secondary though, to the miles of unspoilt beaches, secluded bays, stunning coastline and numerous picturesque walking trails.