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EPISODE · Aug 28, 2026 · 8 MIN

Rainy Goodbyes and a Last Porthmeor Swim

from United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes · host Oliver Hughes

Oliver spends his final day in St Ives under grey skies, walking the harbour, visiting the Tate St Ives and the Barbara Hepworth Museum, and taking a last swim at Porthmeor Beach. He reflects on the town's seasonal rhythm, the upcoming September Festival, and the practical costs of settling in. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to United Kingdom: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full United Kingdom guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in St Ives, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Downalong, Smeaton's Pier, Tate St Ives, Porthmeor Beach, Barbara Hepworth Museum & Sculpture Garden, Porthminster Beach Café, Porthminster Kitchen, The Sloop Inn. Covered: St Ives farewell, Rainy day activities in St Ives, Tate St Ives and Hepworth Museum, Swimming in the sea, Food and dining costs in St Ives, Seasonal economy and housing. Chapters:00:00 St Ives01:10 Tate St Ives02:20 Museum garden03:35 Porthminster Beach Café04:59 Waves06:13 Porthminster Kitchen07:14 St Ives Bay Line A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #StIves #Cornwall #UKTravel #StIvesBeach #Porthmeor #TateStIves #BarbaraHepworth #CornishFood #StIvesHarbour #SurfingUK #SeasideTown #UKStaycation #TravelPodcast #StIvesSeptemberFestival #PorthminsterKitchen #SloopInn #AtlanticCoast #SouthWestCoastPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/

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