Welcome to the Isles of Scilly

The warmest Scillonian welcome awaits you on the beautiful Isles of Scilly.

Just 28 miles off Lands End,in the southwest of Britain are the five inhabited islands of the Isles of Scilly and their countless uninhabited islands and rocks.

A small, beautiful archipelago,close to the mainland, yet in a world of its own, these beautiful islands, each intriguingly different exude a timeless peace and natural tranquillity found nowhere else. Once you have arrived and settled in, you can start to unwind and adjust your tempo accordingly. Stop, look and listen takes on a whole new meaning.

Relax and take time to discover the Island's unique flora and fauna, or stop and listen to the timeless whisperings of the ocean around you under wide Atlantic skies.

There is plenty to see and do, and this official Isles of Scilly website will give you all you need to know on how to best plan and enjoy your time on Scilly, whether it's a family holiday, a romantic break, a special occasion such as your wedding or civil partnership, or simply an opportunity to relax and recharge in sub tropical paradise.

There is a complete list of graded accommodation, transport links and maps and essentials. There are details of how to 'taste Scilly' and how to keep Scilly green, where to buy the local arts and crafts and where to see history and heritage come to life.

We also have local news, special offers and downloads so that you can keep in touch with all that is happening on the Islands.

However long your stay we look forward to welcoming you to Scilly in 2008.