Isles of Scilly

Abbey Gardens
Tresco
+44 1720 424105

Impressive botanical gardens with a range of sub-tropical plants growing healthily outdoors. You will wonder just how you can possibly still be in England.

Isles of Scilly Museum
Church Street, St. Mary's
+44 1720 422337
£0.50-2

Many exhibitions on the essence of the islands and their place in history. Very much worth a visit.

Cromwell's Castle
Tresco

This coastal Gun Tower was built by Oliver Cromwell in 1651-1652 on a promontory to guard the anchorage between Bryher and Tresco. It is administered by English Heritage.