Independent island planning
Find your kind
of Scilly.
A family adventure, a quiet walking break or a week with your dog. Start with the holiday you want. We’ll help with the practical decisions.
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Make the big decisions easier
Plan my Scilly trip
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Mainland Cornwall
Stay, park or explore in Penzance
Plan the part of your holiday before and after the islands: overnight stops, connections, food and time in town.
Plan your Penzance stop →What brings you to the islands?
Choose the guide that fits you. Practical ideas for your days, what to check before booking, and room to change your plans.
Scilly with your dog
Walks, boat journeys and finding a suitable base.
Plan your visit →Scilly for divers
Plan your dive days, equipment and island travel together.
Plan your visit →Scilly for birdwatchers
Wildlife, quiet walks and room for an unexpected sighting.
Plan your visit →Scilly with young children
Short outings, beach time and a plan that fits your family.
Plan your visit →Scilly with teenagers
Shared adventures with room for everyone’s interests.
Plan your visit →Scilly at your own pace
For active retirees: walking, gardens and time to explore.
Plan your visit →Stay connected to the islands
Scilly Today
Weather, tides, travel updates, island boats, events and webcams. A useful starting point for the day ahead.
See today’s planning links →A question for someone who knows Scilly?
Ask a practical question or share what you know. Our new community area reviews contributions before publishing them.
Ask a Scilly local →Go a little deeper
Choose your island
Five island guides, each with its own character.
Explore →First time on Scilly?
The practical things to know before you go.
Explore →Ideas & longer reads
Costs, food, beaches and the latest planning guides.
Explore →Find a place to stay
Understand your options and check availability.
Explore →Useful, independent, open to correction.
Scilly Compare helps you weigh up travel options and plan the practical details. For destination inspiration and the official visitor directory, visit Visit Isles of Scilly, run by Islands’ Partnership. We’re independent and not affiliated with them or any travel operator.
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Offer a practical tip, help answer a visitor question or share a real island photograph. Every contribution is checked, and credit is agreed with you.
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