Exciting Events for 2011

The Isles of Scilly may be small, but they pack a lot in. There are as many types of holidays as there are holiday-makers. Come for sea safaris, restful strolls, adventure and excitement, or for peace and quiet.

Join us for Walk Scilly (April 2-9th) a seven-day walking festival, featuring a series of themed guided walks taking place across the Islands. A variety of local experts lead an array of walks, on topics such as archaeology and photography, flora and fauna, castles and cliffs, beaches and birds, bats and boats. May sees the Islands' biggest annual event - the World Gig Championships on the first Bank Holiday weekend - a four-day extravaganza that sees more than 1,000 gig rowers from all over the globe powering long wooden boats across the shimmering seas. Summer then brings a wealth of food festivals, art exhibitions and performing arts productions.

Spring

WalkScilly2011 April 2nd-April 9th 2011
The Scilly Folk Festival April 6th-April 10th 2011
World Pilot Gig Championships April 29th- May 2nd 2011
Art Scilly May 7th- May 14th 2011
Ghost Cruise June 17th and June 24th

Summer

Miracle Theatre Production The Death of Sherlock Holmes July 28th - August 1st 2011
The Round the Island Race August 1st 2011
Produce Markets and Craft Markets (Monthly- Date TBC)
Gig Races (wednesday and Friday evenings)
Art Exhibitions (vary throughout the summer)
Beer, Ale and Cider Festivals (throughout the summer)
Island Fetes (July and August)
Theatrical and Musical Performances, by local and visiting performers (July, August and September)
Inter-Island Charitiy Walk September 28th 2011
Scilly Harvest Food Festival September 19th-September 25th 2011

Autumn/Winter
The New Year celebration on St Mary's extends between Christmas and New Year, with the final party occurring just before the start of another busy year.

Out of Season:

At this time of year, the elements reassert themselves with awesome majesty. Spray and spindrift fly high above the granite headlands driven by gales, rare birds find shelter among the hardy, evergreen hedges, small flowers and greenery burst through the sleeping soil.

However, there are still many days of cloudless skies and brilliant sunshine to enjoy. With plenty of accommodation still available, provisions easily sourced, and Mother Nature's playground as your source of entertainment, the Isles of Scilly out of season are a truly unique experience.