Isles of Scilly

Isles of Scilly Museum
Church Street, St. Mary's
+44 1720 422337
£0.50-2

Many exhibitions on the essence of the islands and their place in history. Very much worth a visit.

Abbey Gardens
Tresco
+44 1720 424105

Impressive botanical gardens with a range of sub-tropical plants growing healthily outdoors. You will wonder just how you can possibly still be in England.

Cromwell's Castle
Tresco

This coastal Gun Tower was built by Oliver Cromwell in 1651-1652 on a promontory to guard the anchorage between Bryher and Tresco. It is administered by English Heritage.