Welcome to the award-winning Isles of Scilly Tourist Information Centre, with arguably the best office view in the world! We're here to help you.

Our Tourist Information Centre offers a wide range of services to help you make the most of our beautiful islands - before you arrive when you're here and after you've returned home and dream of coming back! 

Let us help you explore the best of what these fantastic islands have to offer.

Opening Hours 

Christmas & New Year 

IP Office:

Closed 23^rd December – 1^st January

Open 2^nd & 3^rd January

TIC:

Closed 23^rd – 29^th December

Open 30^th December

Closed 31^st December, 1^st & 2^ndJanuary

Open 3^rd January

*Normal winter opening hours will continue from the week commencing 6^th January 2025.

Main season: Monday to Saturday 9.00am to 4.00pm

Winter hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11am to 12pm

*Please note these opening hours are subject to change. 

What's On:

The weekly What's On for has come to an end for 2024 - it will return in spring 2025. 

The Winter Highlights document is available here.

Things to do:

We have an ongoing things to do that gives you ideas for boating, arts & crafts, shopping, activities, getting around & food and drink. Please note the things to do document is correct at time of publication. 

Find us:

We're located within the Schiller Shelter on Porthcressa Bank, right by Porthcressa Beach. From St. Mary's Quay, head through Hugh Town and where the road divides, take the right-hand option after Hugh Street Café. Ahead of you, you'll spot the building with a grassy roof and public toilets below. The TIC holds a RADAR key for the disabled toilet. Wheelchair access is via the beach-side door.

You are always welcome in the TIC - come and have a chat with the team who will be only too happy to help you have a great holiday. They've all lived here for years and know just about everything you need to know to have a fantastic stay.... or just come grab a map and the weekly 'What's On'.

If you have any special needs - access, dietary, family etc. - please do let them know... again they are well versed on all the options available to you.

Our services:

• Weekly 'What's On' information (in season only)
• Inter-island boat tickets for island hopping
• Information about and signposting for getting around - by bus, taxi, bikes, buggies
• Bookings for events and walking tours
• Meeting point for tours
• Where to eat
• Accommodation availability and assistance for delayed passengers
• Information and map displays
• Outreach welcome on St. Mary's Quay (coinciding with when cruise ships arrive)

Useful maps, guides and souvenirs:

The Isles of Scilly Tourist Information Centre has a wealth of useful maps, books and guides at its fingertips.

We sell the very handy Isles of Scilly Visitor Guide, retailing at just £2.00. You'll get detailed maps of all the islands, a little bit of history for each, boating times, essential information on what to do and see, where to eat, great walking routes and how to make the most of island-hopping.

There are a number of books about the history of the islands, local birds. flowers and wildlife and more detailed maps and guides. We also sell exclusive Scilly-branded souvenirs including bags, mugs and tea towels, and magnets.

We are a member of the #RefillScilly scheme. We can refill your water bottles for free! 

All major credit and debit cards are accepted. 

Get your tickets here:

If you're planning a week of island hopping to the off islands, make sure you take advantage of the St. Mary's Boatmen's Association discount. Buy 10 tickets or more in advance and save 10% on your fares!

You can also buy tickets for local events including theatre company performances, walking tours and evening presentations.

Accessibility Guide:

The Isles of Scilly Tourist Information Centre location, right on Porthcressa's lovely promenade, is very accessible. For those using pushchairs and wheelchairs, there are easy ramps up to the front door which is power-assisted. We also have lots of accessibility information on hand about attractions and businesses across the islands. If you have any questions about accessibility we're here to help... and dogs are welcome to come and visit too! 

Here is our Access Statement for the TIC building, which we hope you will find useful. It was introduced in 2018 and updated in 2022 in line with guidedlines from VisitEngland and we shall be updating it regularly to ensure the most up to date information is available to you. Please do let us know if we've missed anything; then we can make it better for everyone.

Sustainability Information:

The Isles of Scilly Tourist Information Centre works to promote, and actively participates in sustainable practices. For further information read our Sustainability Guide.

Keep in touch:

Facebook: @iosTIC

Instagram: @visittheislesofscilly

Contact us:

Isles of Scilly Tourist Information Centre
Porthcressa Bank
St Mary's
TR21 0LW

Email: info@visitislesofscilly.com

Tel: +44 (0)1720 620600