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Special Events on the Isles of Scilly

An exciting calendar of events is being planned for this year.  As and when details are announced we will publish them here.  There will be some great local events to give you a flavour of what goes on across the islands, as well as many reasons to visit and revisit the Isles of Scilly.

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April 2020

Low tide events on the Isles of Scilly

Low Tide Experience

10th April 2020

Join us on Friday 10th April for one of 2020's amazing low tide mini pop-up festivals. Roll up your trouser legs and enjoy the foodie delights, gin and Prosecco bars, and live music before the flood tide steals it. From 12.30pm.

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May 2020

Low Tide Experience

8th May 2020

The 2nd Low Tide Event of  the year is on Friday 8th May.  Witness Scilly's dramatic spring tides at this very special mini pop-up festival on a long, skinny sandbar between Tresco and Bryher that's usually under five metres of water. Roll up your trouser legs and enjoy this totally unique Scillonian  experience before the flood tide steals it away. There are gin and Prosecco bars, Island Fish and Tresco beef feast, live music and entertainment. From 11.30am.

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October 2020

Evening walk on the Isles of Scilly

Wild Scilly

1st October 2020 - 5th October 2020

A long weekend of guided walks across the islands.  Exploring the Isles of Scilly, guided by local experts, you can discover rich history and archaeology, have a go at foraging or explore one of the uninhabited islands.

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June 2022

ÖTILLÖ Swim Run World Qualifier

4th June 2022 - 5th June 2022

ÖTILLÖ comes back again to Scilly in 2022.  The race starts and finishes in Hugh Town on St. Mary's, with a race of about 40km swimming across to and running around St. Martin’s, Tresco and Bryher.  One of the toughest endurance races in the world, it makes quite a spectacle seeing over 100 teams from around the world taking part.

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May 2023

Scilly Festival of Nature

12th May 2023 - 15th May 2023

There will be guided walks, fascinating talks, creative workshops including nature writing, events, and quizzes. The Festival of Nature will showcase our diverse environments and celebrate sustainability across the archipelago. Every day from 4- 6pm, The Festival team will be in the Slip Inn Bar at the Mermaid Inn, Hugh Town, St. Mary’s to answer wildlife questions. The bar will be open for drinks. St. Mary’s Boatman’s Association will run daily trips to the off-islands. Tresco Boat Services and St.…

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October 2023

Scilly Festival of Nature

13th October 2023 - 16th October 2023

There will be guided walks, fascinating talks, creative workshops including nature writing, events, and quizzes. The Festival of Nature will showcase our diverse environments and celebrate sustainability across the archipelago. Every day from 4- 6pm, The Festival team will be in the Slip Inn Bar at the Mermaid Inn, Hugh Town, St. Mary’s to answer wildlife questions. The bar will be open for drinks. St. Mary’s Boatman’s Association will run daily trips to the off-islands. Tresco Boat Services and St.…

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April 2024

Wine Tasting and Food Pairing Event

9th April 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

We are joined for the evening by Nigel Ede of Experience Wine, Cornwall, to sample 6 different wines and food pairings. Event starts at 7.30pm, with a 9.30 finish. Tickets are £35 per person. Call 01720 422540 or email reception@tregarthens.com to book.

May 2024

Gig Weekend BBQ

3rd May 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 6th May 2024 @ 4:00 pm

Join us at Tregarthen's, each day of Gig Weekend, for a BBQ. Our chefs will be serving food from 12 until 4, on the Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Take a look at the sample menu here.

September 2024

BBQ

14th September 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

As a part of the Taste Scilly Festival, join us at Tregarthen's this Saturday afternoon for a BBQ (as long as it is dry!). Our chefs will be serving food from 12 until 3. Take a look at the sample menu here.

April 2025

Easter Sunday Lunch

20th April 2025 @ 11:30 am - 7:00 pm

Come and enjoy a lovely Easter Sunday lunch at Tregarthen's. Take a look at our menu here. Booking is essential by calling us on 01720 422540 or email info@tregarthens.com.

September 2025

Taste Festival Isles of Scilly lobster

Taste Scilly Festival

12th September 2025 - 21st September 2025

Ten days of mouth-watering food and drink experiences across the Isles of Scilly. Each day expect a unique, flavoursome food or drink event, celebrating our local provenance and a host of island specialities. Authentically local, you'll sample some tasty flavours grown, caught or produced on our fair isles. From island hopping safaris, to sipping rum at sunset at the iconic Daymark on St. Martin's, to gathering around the fire for a truly earthy experience on St. Mary's, and exploring our…

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Seafood Boil

13th September 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Come and enjoy our Saturday Seafood Boil, at Tregarthen's between 1pm and 4pm. In the pot will be where an assortment of seafood, vegetables and seasonings, all boiled together to create a fabulous flavourful dish. We then serve it individually in bowls, accompanied by bibs, apron and finger bowls as needed ! Take a look at the menu here

May 2026

Creative Scilly

May 16 - May 26

Creative Scilly is an Arts and Cultural festival, celebrating artists, makers, literature, poetry, music, theatre, performance and spoken word. Over 10 days, this tiny cluster of wild little islands will host a diverse programme of immersive, live events across all 5 inhabited isles; an eclectic and whimsical mix of home-grown Scillonian artists, interspersed with mainland creatives and performers, offering al fresco pop-ups, workshops, open galleries, creative courses, imaginative talks and performances in some of the most unique locations in the…

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June 2026

Scilly60 Festival

June 12 - June 16

Scilly60 is a flagship 60 km multi-island trail challenge taking runners across all five inhabited Isles of Scilly. Competitors complete every metre of coastal path on St Mary’s, St Martin’s, Tresco, Bryher, and St Agnes, before a final 5 km return to St Mary’s. Featuring technical terrain, constant undulation, tidal crossings, and strict cut-offs, it offers raw scenery, true adventure, and an unforgettable, limited-entry racing experience.

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July 2026

Scilly Swimrun

July 11 - July 12

Scilly Swimrun hosts the UK’s only true inter-island swimrun events in the Isles of Scilly, described by the sport’s founders as a "swimrun paradise". The series includes St Agnes 7km/14km, Northern Traverse 15km and the flagship Archipelago 31km. Expect technical running, stunning island swims, spectator-friendly locations, boat logistics and unforgettable adventure for beginners through elite athletes across multiple islands.

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August 2026

Ocean Scilly

August 22 - August 30

Ocean Scilly will be a broad, fun-filled celebration of the seas that surround the isles; championing all waterborne activities, sealife, our maritime heritage and everything on, in and above the water! A family-friendly mix of aquatic adventures such as paddleboarding and kayaking, sailing sessions, wind-surfing, kite-surfing, coasteering, snorkelling with seals and of course boating of every kind.

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Scilly Swimrun

August 27 - August 28

Scilly Swimrun hosts the UK’s only true inter-island swimrun events in the Isles of Scilly, described by the sport’s founders as a "swimrun paradise". The series includes St Mary’s 8km/16km courses and a Full Moon Night Swim. Expect technical running, stunning island swims, spectator-friendly locations, boat logistics and unforgettable adventure for beginners through elite athletes across multiple islands.

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September 2026

Scilly60 Weekend

September 4 - September 6

Due to demand for the Scilly60 Festival, this Scilly60 will re-run in September. It is a 60 km multi-island trail challenge taking runners across all five inhabited Isles of Scilly. Competitors complete every metre of coastal path on St Mary’s, St Martin’s, Tresco, Bryher and St Agnes, before a final 5 km return to St Mary’s. Featuring technical terrain, constant undulation, tidal crossings and strict cut-offs.

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October 2026

Scilly 555!

October 4 - October 8

The 555! is a flexible, inclusive multi-day running and walking event in the stunning Isles of Scilly. Whether you’re tackling your first 10k, a half marathon, a full marathon each day, or a relaxed island walk, there’s an option for everyone. Join for the full week or choose a single day and distance. Options include five marathons, five half marathons, or five island loops, all on clearly marked routes with daily time limits.

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Autumn Tide Festival

October 10 - October 17

Celebrate the Isles this October at the Autumn Tide Festival on Tresco, a week-long celebration of food, art, and culture inspired by the changing season. Enjoy harvest flavours, shorter days, and the pleasure of coming together through garden walks, shoreline adventures, and hands-on experiences led by islanders. The festival features tastings, seasonal menus, local makers, live music, sea swims, and stories that bring island life to the table.

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