St Michael's Mount

Pink dawn rising over St Michael's Mount, Cornwall

Rocky island crowned by medieval church and castle, home to a living community

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A view across the beach to St Michael's Mount, with a medieval castle atop the island which is connected to the mainland by a causeway, Cornwall

St Michael's Mount has many stories to tell. This summer we invite our visitors to get active, innovative and engage with the folklore, legendary tales and history of the island.  

Discover a different day out.....Island castle, harbour, home. The Mount is beckoning. Uncover tales from the past and discover your own story. Start planning your adventure today. Whenever you visit you'll find plenty to see and do. We have a host of activities lined up to make more of your moments on the Mount. Step into our island story and enjoy storytelling on the Dairy Lawn, daily village tours, crafty summer activities with Great Scott! Adventures Outdoors, rock pooling fun on the island foreshore, and potting up activities in the garden during Spring. Visit the St Michael's Mount website to find out more.

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Things to see and do

Red hot pokers at St Michael's Mount, Cornwall

Create your own magical adventure on this storybook island 

Leave the mainland behind and visit the fairytale castle on St Michael's Mount.

A view of the harbour at St Michael's Mount, Cornwall

Take a voyage to this fairytale island with your family 

Whatever your age there's a lot to see and do on St Michael's Mount, from exploring the exotic subtropical gardens to playing king of the castle.

View of the garden at ST Michaels Mount

A Coastal Garden 

At St Michael's Mount, the garden cling to the granite cliff face and for many visitors it is astonishing that a garden exists at all. This season we are placing a spotlight on our unique cliff-side seaside garden.

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What's on

Upcoming events

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Meet the Gardener

Mon 26 Jun 2017
13:00-13:30
Visitors have the chance to meet one of the gardening team and are taken on a small tour of the garden.

Rockpool Explorer

Fri 28 Jul 2017
14:00-16:00
Take a walk on the wild side and join Claire Scott from Great Scott! Adventures Outdoors for a rummage in the rockpools.

A Treasure Island of Stories

Tue 01 Aug 2017
11:30-15:00
Join us for some crafty activities on the Dairy Lawn with Great Scott! Adventures Outdoors, and make your own treasure to take home and create your own story.
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Eating and shopping

Courtyard Shop

Shopping at St Michaels Mount 

Whether it’s a gift to take home, or a treat for yourself, visit the Island Gift Shop or the Courtyard Shop for unique crafted objects, accessories, Cornish produce and more.

St Michaels Mount Island Cafe

Eating at St Michaels Mount 

A taste of the Mount… Whether it's a summer treat or a winter warmer, the Sail Loft and Island Café cater for all tastes and occasions. From handpicked crab landed fresh across the bay, to local cheeses and homemade chutneys, we scour the county to bring you the best local, seasonal produce in both our island eateries.

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