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EPISODE · Aug 24, 2026 · 8 MIN

St Ives: The Festival Before the Festival

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

Oliver spends his eighth day in St Ives in the rain, exploring the town's September Festival preparations, visiting the Barbara Hepworth Museum, and eating a proper pub lunch at The Sloop Inn. He reflects on the town's seasonal rhythm, the cost of living, and the artists who built its legacy. ☕ 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 24 of United Kingdom Travel Podcast with Oliver Hughes. Oliver Hughes is in St Ives, United Kingdom. Places in this episode: Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, The Sloop Inn, Yallah Cafe St Ives, Porthmeor Beach, Lelant Saltings. Covered: St Ives September Festival preview, Barbara Hepworth Museum visit, Rainy day activities in St Ives, St Ives seasonal economy and housing, UK banking and practical settlement advice. Chapters:00:00 Room00:34 Yallah Cafe St Ives02:03 Garden03:16 The Sloop Inn04:17 Porthmeor Beach05:22 Room06:18 Lelant Saltings A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #StIves #Cornwall #UKTravel #TravelPodcast #BarbaraHepworth #StIvesFestival #CornishCoast #SouthWestCoastPath #UKLife #BritishSummer #ArtColony #HarbourTown #PorthmeorBeach #CornwallCoast #SlowTravel #PodcastEpisode https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/united-kingdom/

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