St Ives Holidays – April Edition
How busy is St Ives in April?
As it’s usually Easter holidays in April, you can expect St Ives to be busy.
Car parks will be trickier to find a parking space, particularly in the heart of the town. There are short stay and long stay car parks in St Ives. For a detailed list of car parks and the number of spaces each have, read our Holiday Guide for St Ives.
Did you know that 90% of our St Ives Cottages have an allocated parking space or two?
If the sun shines and it’s warm, the beaches will be busier and the watersport schools will be open and thriving. The beach cafes will also need to be booked in advance particularly during peak demand times of breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can expect other restaurants in the town to be busier too so it’s always best to book ahead. Most restaurants operate with online booking forms now, making it really easy to choose a day and time you’d like to eat.
If the weather takes a turn and it’s wet, the streets will be more bustly with people walking the cobbled lanes window shopping and browsing.
We love Easter in St Ives as it’s normally around 15 degrees and sunny with a turquoise sea (still chilly) but a very inviting nonetheless (in a wetsuit, of course!)
What's on in St Ives this April?
8th April
Spring Concert, Fore Street Methodist Chapel. St Ives Bay Community Choir and Mounts Bay singers are joining together for a concert in aid of St Julia’s Hospice starting at 7.30pm.
12th April
Pre-Loved Market from 10.00am – 2.00pm at the Edward Hain centre, Albany Terrace, St Ives. Expect clothes, toys, shoes, accessories, small electrical goods and refreshments.
12th April
St Ives String band a blues string quartet are playing a gig at The Union Hotel in St Ives kicking off at 9pm
18th April
Consols Pool Good Friday sailing, traditional yacht sailing organised by St Ives Town Council to held at Consols Pool, Higher Stennack
23rd April
The Sloop Inn are hosting an evening of live music with Joe Duke
What’s on in the Easter Holidays
5th – 21st April
Easter Egg hunt at Trelissick, near Truro. Follow the trail and find activities along the way. £3.50 per person in addition to garden tickets. Last entry 4pm.
Free Alice in Wonderland Easter trail at the Carbis Bay Hotel. Collect your trail sheet from the deli café on the promenade, find the trail signs and complete your quiz to collect your chocolate prize.
Join the Cornish Dragon Conservation Society as they search Enys Gardens for hidden dragon eggs. Using your explorers map and dragon egg identification chart and go searching for the eggs. Once found, you will receive your reward for your help and be crowned an official dragonologist!
6th April
Pirates Love Underpants, based on the much loved book, Redruth theatre are hosting a live performance packed with music, lively puppetry and plenty of pants. Suitable for children aged 1+
Sunday for Seals at the Carbis Bay Estate. A celebration and fundraising day for seal conservation. An action packed day full of activities where you can learn about seals, go on a guided sea swim, book signing with Author Robert Wells, craft activities and more. To book your place, email reservations@carbisbayhotel.co.uk
9th and 16th April 2pm – 4pm
Make your own bird feeder workshop at the Edward Hain centre. You need to take your own plastic bottle but all other materials are provided. To book a spot email info@edwardhaincentre.org.uk
11th April
Book reading and craft workshop with Naomi Jones Author of the Fairly Odd Fish at Jubilee Pool.
Tate Gallery are running daily sessions to take your little ones to be art explorers. Explore the gallery with their explorer backpacks and shape activities. You make a wishing shell inspired by the Between Worlds exhibition. Free with a gallery admission ticket.
Food & Drink events in St Ives this April
20th April
Tregenna Castle invite you to spend Easter Sunday a traditional Sunday roast or an afternoon tea. An Easter egg hunt for the children at 11.30am promises sweet treats and smiles you can book via email or by giving them a call on 01736 795254
26th April
Tregenna Castle Hotel are hosting a 1920’s themed murder mystery evening. Tickets are £55 and include a Cornish Royale cocktail on arrival and a 1920’s inspired three course menu. Tickets can be booked by calling 01736 795254
Arts & Culture in St Ives this April
5th April
Personal Oracle – daydreams and subtle miracles workshop at the Tate St Ives, included in a gallery ticket. Come along and get creative with artist Maria Christoforidou for a relaxing session of daydreaming and drawing.
Easter Wreath making workshop at Carbis Bay estate from 4pm – 6pm. Tickets are £50 and include a led workshop, glass of bubbles on arrival and use of the spa facilities. To book call 01736 795311
10th and 11th April
Easter Egg Lino printing workshop at The Sloop Craft Market, St Ives. No experience necessary all tools and tuition provided with the £45 ticket. Space is limited so email Erin at pickprettypaints@gmail.com
14th April
Intuitive Abstract painting from 2pm – 4.30pm at St Ives Society of Arts. Join Artist Zoe Eaton for a fun and creative afternoon. Tickets are £40 and can be purchased via Eventbrite.
17th April
Abstract drawing workshop with artist Peter Giles, suitable for beginners from 10.30am – 1pm tickets can be bought on Eventbrite for £35 includes materials and refreshments.
Restaurant review of the month
The Razor Clam, 2 Tregenna Place, St Ives
March has been an incredibly busy month and, the chance to personally eat out has eluded me before getting the April edition of St Ives Holidays published online.
So, I thought I would choose a restaurant in St Ives, scan and study reviews online that raved about a particular place enough for me to share it. I came up with The Razor Clam in St Ives. Tripadvisor has 108 reviews and the average score is 4.7 out of 5.
The general consensus is that the seafood and steak are tasty and good value for money. The ambience can be a bit chilly particularly out of season so be prepared and go layered up and the staff are friendly and helpful.
The menu has a good mix of seafood and grill from Fish Chowder, Crab Salad, Lobster and Monkfish Curry to Ribeye Steak, Sirloin Steak or Burgers. There is a limited children’s menu but do they ever want more than Chicken Nuggets or Sausages anyway?!
Starter prices start at just under £10 and go up to just under £20 for a dressed Crab or Seafood Share Platter. Main courses are on average around £22.
They have won the OpenTable Diners Choice award 2025 are Ranked 1 on TripAdvisor.
You can book a table online by visiting their website The Razor Clam
Photo Credit: The Razor Clam
Property Review of The Month
Review from a guest that stayed at Sea Fever for a week in MarchSea Fever in St Ives
What a little gem Sea Fever is. The fantastic views & the sounds of the sea top any holiday home we have ever stayed in. The house is so well equipped with quality items & some wonderful art work. Extremely well thought out & designed. Great to have a parking space a few minutes walk away, a real bonus for beautiful St Ives. Big thank you owners for sharing your special place. Also thank you Orange Roofs for your excellent communication & updates.
Worst bit – having to leave.
Fun Fact for April
The King of France, Charles IX, switched New Year’s Day from the 1st April to the 1st of January in 1564. The problem, however, was that 16th-century communications were not what they are today. Word of the calendar change took a very long time to spread throughout Europe and beyond. Unsurprisingly, some resisted the change. Those who refused to honor January 1st as the beginning of the New Year and continued to use the April 1st demarcation became known as April Fools for their obstinacy and resistance to change. As the lore goes, April 1st was dubbed April Fools Day for those who clung to their old ways. Those poor ‘fools’, who refused to accept the new calendar were sent off on ridiculous errands and were made the butt of practical jokes. Hence, April Fools day!
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