Questions

How do I get camping equipment to the Isles of Scilly?

Getting to the Campsite You can get to the Isles of Scilly by sea or by air (see below) and you and your luggage will then transfer to a small inter-island ferry to reach Bryher. When you arrive on Bryher, we offer a luggage transfer service from the quay to your campsite pitch (£4 per person, return).

Can you wild camp on Isles of Scilly?

Like other areas of the British Isles, wild camping in the Isles of Scilly isn’t officially allowed. Although campers are allowed to pitch their tent if they have the permission of a landowner. However as these islands are a popular walking and surfing area, outdoor enthusiasts do sometimes wild camp here.

What should I bring to Scilly Isles?

Important essentials for Isles of Scilly, England, United Kingdom

  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination/negative test.
  • A vaccine card protector. Vaccine cards can wear away.
  • Touchless thermometer. A touchless thermometer is important to have.
  • Kids’ KN95 masks.
  • Hand sanitizer.
  • Travel disinfecting wipes.
  • N95 masks.

Can you take a caravan to Isles of Scilly?

Camper vans are not actually allowed on Scilly! Local by-laws prohibit locals and visitors alike from bringing or owning them here.

How do I get to Bryher?

Secluded and truly away-from-it-all, yet easily accessible, getting to Bryher is easier than you may think… Fly by helicopter direct to the neighbouring Tresco, or by helicopter or fixed-wing plane to the main island of St Mary’s, or sail to the islands aboard the Scillonian passenger ferry.

Can you take a camper van to the Scilly Isles?

Camper vans are not actually allowed on Scilly! Local by-laws prohibit locals and visitors alike from bringing or owning them here. We’re just not big enough to accommodate them, sorry.

Can you wild camp in Sicily?

In Sicily you do not only have numerous possibilities for hiking or trekking holidays in the hinterland, here you can also find quiet places for a romantic wild camping almost effortlessly.

Is the Scilly Isles expensive?

As for hotels, there aren’t many and all the best places to stay in the Isles of Scilly are expensive compared to the mainland due to the high cost of operating them. Bryher, Tresco and St Martins each have a hotel, as well as a pub with rooms on Tresco.

Is Tresco posh?

Because, let there be no doubt about it, Tresco is posh. Instead of the meagrely stocked one-stop shop most islands rub along with, Tresco Stores is a sort of Fortnum & Mason-by-the-sea.

What is the best time to visit the Scilly Isles?

The best time of year to visit the Isles of Scilly is Spring At this time of year the islands are blessed with hot, sunny days and it feels more akin to the south of France than the south coast of England. Having said that, with the sunny weather comes the visitors in their thousands.

Do I need passport for Scilly Isles?

Traveling to the Isles of Scilly requires a photo ID as well as identification upon arrival at the airport, and it is preferable to obtain a passport rather than a business card. If you plan on departing Penzance, Tresco, or St Mary’s within 45 minutes prior to your departure time, you must check in.

Where can I camp on the Isles of Scilly?

Garrison Holidays – the perfect base to explore the Isles of Scilly. A 9.5 acre site with lots of room to pitch a tent, a stunning campsite located on the historic Garrison on St Mary’s. Camping with us is by far one of…

Why visit the Isles of Scilly?

There is no where quite like the Isles of Scilly for ‘getting away from it all’. A unique archipelago with clear turquoise seas, powdery white sands and ocean views as far as the eye can see.

Why camp on the Scilly?

Camping on Scilly regenerates the mind, body and soul and there is nowhere better than here. There are four campsites from which to choose, one each on St. Mary’s, St. Agnes, Bryher and St. Martin’s. Some have their own beaches, some are on a farm, some are exposed to the elements and offer breathtaking views;

Are Dogs Allowed on the Isles of Scilly?

Dogs Accepted – Except during school holidays. Garrison Holidays – the perfect base to explore the Isles of Scilly. A 9.5 acre site with lots of room to pitch a tent, a stunning campsite located on the historic Garrison on St Mary’s.