St Ia's Parish Church — Attraction in St. Ives

Really impressed with the cafe in here. Needed a place to shelter from the rain, the kids to eat their picnic lunch and us to have a cuppa and a bit of cake. Having struggled to find somewhere welcoming, we thought the church might be kind. They were. They allowed the girls to eat their food while we consumed tea and cake. Perfect brew, my husband had one, it was so good I then got one too. The cake was homemade and delicious. The ladies were so friendly and welcoming and we were so grateful that they let the girls eat the food they wanted to without making a fuss. Forget the endless bakeries throughout St Ives, pop in here and relax for a bit, you...

6 Aug'21. Very friendly Vicar had been giving a small service, moments before. Came up 4 a chat & told us about various points of interest in this beautiful Church. He kindly offered us some Birthday Cake, as this day was his Birthday & he had a little celebration with his Parishioners. Such a kindly gesture. Thank u. The Church has many beautiful Wood carved Pews, painted Ceiling Bosses, an Embroidery by famous Textile Artist, beautiful Stained Glass Windows, hand painted Altar screen & more. Very friendly feel in this...

Superb and unmistakable church in St Ives, Cornwall. The 80ft tower dominates the town. The inside is well kept, prayerful and had an excellent standard of liturgy. The organist is also top notch and encourages a strong Anglican musical tradition.

Of note beyond the beautiful interior is that this church was built via a special papal degree and at such a precise time just before the Reformation that it is the benchmark in dating other features of West...