Our Favourite Independent Shops in St Ives

Academy & Co

A stylish clothing and lifestyle store.

Travellers’ tip – always leave space in your suitcase for holiday-bought clothes. Like the latest styles from Academy & Co in St Ives, who sell women’s and menswear from brands like Toast, Meadows and Paraboot. The clothing store was established here in 2007, and more recently has opened a sister shop, Seven Stones, in nearby Penzance. You can also shop online through their Seven Stones brand.

Lifeboat Hill, TR26 1LE

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The Painted Bird

Elegant and natural homewares and beauty products.

If you love the calm, understated aesthetic, come to The Painted Bird on Fore Street, an oasis of serenity in the bustling town centre. Expect organic and natural homewares, accessories and beauty, all with that modern, elevated feel. Looking for a considered gift or simply want to treat your home to something special? This gently scented shop is the place to come.

3 Fore St TR26 1AB

Find out more at The Painted Bird.

St Ives Bookseller

A bijou book shop that finds space for every genre.

Everyone loves St Ives’ small but perfectly stocked bookshop. The friendly shop is tiny, but that’s definitely part of its charm, and they certainly make good use of every inch of space! The kids’ section is especially good (it’s a rainy-day must), while you’ll have a great choice of beachy novels and local guides. Regular St Ives visitors may recognise it from years gone by – there’s been a bookshop on this cobbled spot for over sixty years.

2 Fore Street, TR26 1AB

For more information, visit the St Ives Bookseller.

Mary and Teds St Ives

Because our pets deserve holiday treats, too!

This new St Ives shop sells dog-themed clothes and lifestyle products – who knew pooches had such great taste? If you’re shopping for a quirky gift for a pet parent, you’ll be spoilt for choice here (take a look at their printed tops and hoodies). You can also pick up more practical pet accessories such as clip-on treat pouches, leads and toys. If you’re on holiday in St Ives with your dog, you must pop into this friendly shop.

1 High Street, TR26 1RS

Discover doggie gifts and treats at maryandteds.co.uk

Hudson St Ives

A wonderfully varied selection of gifts, homeware and art 

You can easily lose track of time among the fascinating shelves and tables in Hudson St Ives. Their window draws you in with its cute and quirky displays, usually involving quality cuddly toys. Inside, you’ll meet even more fluffy creatures alongside other toys, accessories like bags, home decorations and all sorts of original gifts. It’s another top spot In St Ives for greetings cards and wrapping paper.

33 Fore Street, TR26 1HE

Read about Hudson St Ives on their website.

The Cornish Deli

Come here for perfect picnic food and fresh local produce

Before you go there’s still time for a bit of food shopping, and if you have a picnic planned, this is the place to come. Shop here for delectable local cheese, meats, seafood and snacks alongside jellies, jams, preserves, chutneys, sauces (we could easily go on). You can eat in the cosy little cafe, order a deli-to-go (their deli takeaway sandwiches are unforgettable) or create your own picky-bits platter from their Cornish produce.

3 Chapel Street, TR26 2LR

Take a look at the Cornish Deli website for more information.

Yallah Coffee

A cafe and shop selling single origin coffee, roasted in Cornwall 

After all this shopping, you deserve a coffee. Follow your nose to the Yallah kiosk near the harbour in St Ives. This Cornish company roasts its single-origin, responsibly sourced coffee in its Cornish barn, and sells it in its little St Ives and new Penryn cafes as well as in carefully chosen shops and eateries across the county. Coffee connoisseurs will appreciate Yallah’s quality: stock up here, then subscribe via their website when you get home!

Court Arcade, TR26 1LF

Visit Yallah’s website to find out more.