The Tate Gallery in St Ives is within easy walking distance of the town centre and the beautiful Porthmeor Beach in Cornwall. St Ives has been closely associated with artists and art for many years and the Tate represents this important aspect of the Cornish town’s character with displays of cutting edge art by some of Britain’s greatest contemporary artists. The gallery caters for families with activity packs for children to explore the gallery and interactive talks on the exhibits. The gallery also has a café selling light refreshments.