Tate St Ives

Porthmeor Beach, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 1TG

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Tate St Ives

Tate St Ives and Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden is currently closed

For more information please go to our FAQs and if you have any further queries please contact hello@tate.org.uk. We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen.

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Getting Here

Address

Tate St Ives
Porthmeor Beach
St Ives
Cornwall TR26 1TG

Directions

Walk Cycle Ride Drive

The gallery and museum are within walking distance of St Ives town centre and Porthmeor beach.

A frequent rail service operates between London Paddington and St Ives via Reading, Exeter, Plymouth, Bodmin, Truro, St Erth and Penzance. A local train service operates from St Erth to St Ives. For train times and booking see:

There are daily National Express coach services from Victoria Coach Station, London. These services travel via Heathrow, Plymouth, Liskeard, St Austell, Truro, Redruth, Camborne, St Ives and Penzance – stopping at most small towns en route.

There are regular local bus services to and from St Ives.

St Ives is a 15–20 minute drive from the A30. 

A shuttle bus service runs throughout the year between the Trenwith Coach and Car Park and the town centre, which is a five minute walk from Tate St Ives. For details call St Ives Tourist Information on +44 (0)1736 796297.

A train park and ride service operates from St Erth and Lelant Saltings stations between the end of May and the end of September. Visitors using the service receive £1 off Tate St Ives admission.

The nearest airport is in Newquay, the regional commercial airport for Cornwall.

In St Ives

  • A person stands to look at a book in the Tate St Ives shop

    Tate St Ives Shop

    Artists and the local landscape are the focus of the shop at Tate St Ives

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  • two women sit by a window with some drinks

    Café at Tate St Ives

    On the top floor of the gallery with spectacular views over St Ives, Porthmeor Beach and the Atlantic Ocean

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Accessibility

Accessible car parking

Tate St Ives

We have one parking bay for blue badge holders in Barnoon car park. The parking space is free your gallery ticket. Please book your ticket and parking space at least 24 hours in advance.

To book call +44 (0)1736 791177.

Once you have parked, you will enter via the Staff Entrance across the level terrace, approximately 10 meters from the parking space. From here, staff will facilitate your access to the gallery but cannot accompany you in the lift to the gallery level.

Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden

There is no parking space available at the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden.

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Wheelchair provision

Three wheelchairs are available to reserve for free. Bookings should be made at least 24 hours before visiting.

To book call +44 (0)173 679 6226

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Entrances

Tate St Ives

There is one main entrance to the gallery. If you require a disabled car parking space, please see the Accessible car parking section of this page.

  • There is a ramp into the main entrance from Porthmeor Beach.
  • A flight of steps with a handrail
  • From inside the building, there is lift access and level access to most areas of the gallery.

Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden

Wheelchair and buggy access to the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden is limited and requires assistance.

The lower floor of the museum is currently not accessible by wheelchair, however a handbook including photographs and detailed description of this space is available to support your visit.

Call +44 (0)173 679 6226 in advance to arrange your visit.

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Facilities at Tate St Ives

Information desk

The Information desk at Tate St Ives is located three metres away from the front of the building up an access ramp. Staff are happy to help with any questions you have about the artworks, building and facilities.

  • There is level access to the Information desk from the main entrance.
  • Lighting levels are generally bright but can be lower in some exhibition spaces, staff will be happy to advise.
  • Seating is available in the circular entrance area, within the building and gallery spaces.

Toilets

Accessible toilets are located on the third floor at Tate St Ives close to Gallery 6.

Baby changing facilities

  • The Parent and Baby Room is on the third floor between Gallery 3 and 4. It can accommodate a pushchair.
  • There are also baby changing facilities in the main male and female toilets.

Lift

The lifts at Tate St Ives is suitable for wheelchair users. They give access to all floors at the gallery. Lifts will be limited to those with access needs only.

Cloakroom

There is an unmanned cloakroom next to the admissions desk at the entrance to Tate St Ives. Buggies can also be stored here, subject to space availability.

Seating

There are seating places in the galleries and foyers and folding stools are available for use at any time.

You’ll find the stools in different locations in the building and can ask a member of staff if you need one bringing to you.

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Visitor Resources

Large print guides printed on yellow paper are available in all galleries. Ask a member of our Visitor Experience Team.

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Blind and visually impaired visitors

Audio introduction

This 10 min introduction describes the architecture, layout and gives a brief taste of the exhibitions.
With thanks to Art Fund and VocalEyes.

Listen to the introduction here

Guide dogs

We welcome guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance animals in the gallery. Drinking bowls are available – just ask a member of staff.

Large print guides

Large print exhibition guides are available in each gallery. Guides are printed on yelllow paper with black print. Please ask a member of the Visitor Experience team for any support required to locate these.

Talking Art

Talking Art sessions run throughout the year at Tate St Ives, designed for visitors who are blind or partially sighted and their friends. They provide detailed spoken descriptions of selected works on display in the changing exhibition, (often which can't be included in touch tours) alongside making activities.

Touch Tours

Touch Tours are not currently being offered.

Due to the need for everyone to keep a safe distance in the galleries, we are not currently running events of any type. We’re continuing to review access provision and programmes for the future.

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Deaf and hearing impaired visitors

Hearing loops

Hearing loops are fitted at the Information desks at Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden. Hearing loops are also available on most talks and gallery tours.

BSL talks

BSL Talks are not currently being offered.

Due to the need for everyone to keep a safe distance in the galleries, we are not currently running events of any type. We’re continuing to review access provision and programmes for the future.

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Assistance dogs

We welcome guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance dogs in the gallery. Drinking bowls are available – just ask a member of staff.

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Concessionary admission

The concessions rate applies to senior citizens, students, job seekers and disabled visitors (companion is free).

Those 18 and under can enter the galleries for free.

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Website

Please find the accessibility statement for our website here

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Contact us

For:

  • general information to plan your visit
  • wheelchair reservations
  • accessible car park reservations
  • membership and ticketing services

Email visiting.stives@tate.org.uk
Call +44 (0)173 679 6226

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