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Isles
of Scilly - Visitor Guide |
| Address: | Samson
and St Mary's, Isles of Scilly |
| Postcode
| TR21 0LL |
| Telephone: | 01720
422536 |
| Fax: | 01720
423782 |
| e-mail | Tourist
information centre |
| Map: | Multimap
of Isles of Scilly |
| Ordnance
Survey: | Grid reference: SV914106 |
| Key
attraction: | Migrating birds - autumn. |
| Essential
kit: | Walking shoes. Binoculars and
scopes for bird watching. |
| Nature
watching: | Bird watching - rare
migratory birds in the autumn.
The key to successful birding on the islands
is good communication if you want to see some serious bird action e.g. pagers,
CB radios, mobile texts. |
| Facilities: | Hotels,
cafes and restaurants in major towns. |
| Access: | The
islands are largely wheelchair accessible. Transport by helicopter from Penzance
and by ferry is wheelchair friendly. |
| Getting
there: | Excellent network of inter-island
boats that run from April - October. The islands are reached by sea throughout
the summer from Penzance to St Mary's. Flights operate from Southampton, Bristol,
Exeter, Newquay and Land's End. Travel info - Isles
of Scilly Travel |
| Opening
times: | Year round, all times. |
| Charges: | Some
attractions may have a charge. |
