St. Ives Framing & Gallery

The gallery sits in the heart of St Ives, that proper coastal town where artists have been setting up studios for decades. St Ives Framing & Gallery is exactly what it sounds like - a working framing shop with exhibition space, the kind of place locals actually use rather than a tourist trap trying too hard.

You'll find local work here, mostly paintings and prints that capture the light and landscape that made St Ives famous. Nothing pretentious about it. The framing side means the pieces are presented well, which matters. It's the sort of gallery you'd drop into for twenty minutes on a rainy afternoon, though if you're after something specific - a local artist's work, or a decent frame for that holiday snap - staff actually know what they're talking about.

This works best for anyone staying at Polmanter Touring Park or St. Ives Holiday Village who wants to properly explore the town beyond the beaches and fish and chips. It's not a destination in itself, honestly. But combined with the harbour walk, the Tate, and the proper galleries dotted around St Ives, it fills a gap.

The admission situation and hours aren't confirmed, so ring ahead or check when you arrive. St Ives itself is the real draw - the framing gallery is just one part of why the town works as a base for a week in Cornwall. Bring walking shoes and expect crowds in summer.