Fore Street is the main shopping street in St Ives. It runs from Market Place down to The Wharf Post Office at Chy an Chy.
Traffic
It is one way traffic down Fore St running from the post office to Market Place. If you can avoid driving down here, do so at all costs. It is pretty narrow and often packed with people, making it tricky to drive along. Most of it is cobbled too, making it a tricky walk if you are not too steady on your feet.
Parking
The nearest car park is behind The Sloop Inn.
Toilets
The nearest loos are by the RNLI station or in The Sloop car park.
Shops On Fore St
There are many independent shops along here, too many to mention them all.
Here are some of the ones I love.
St Ives Bookseller
Gorgeous independent bookshop with loads of interesting books for both children and adults. I love their window displays too!
LOCATION MAP: 2 Fore St, St Ives TR26 1AB
The Painted Bird
Lovely independent home and lifestyle shop selling all the things you wish you could decorate your house with!
LOCATION MAP: 3 Fore St, St Ives TR26 1AB
Off The Beaten Track
Fantastic independent surf shop selling lots of surf stuff and cool clothes.
LOCATION MAP: 2A Fore St, St Ives, TR26
Leddra Chemist
Leddras has been on Fore St since the dawn of time. It is a super little chemist with very helpful staff.
LOCATION MAP: 7 Fore St, St Ives TR26 1AB
Seasalt
I'm dressed pretty much in head to toe Seasalt clothes these days. Their dresses are amazing quality and I adore the fabrics.
LOCATION MAP: 4 Fore St, St Ives TR26 1AB
Fat Face
If I'm not in Seasalt clothing I'm often in Fat Face things.
LOCATION MAP: 5 Fore St, St Ives TR26 1AB
Quba & Co
Is there anyone in St Ives who doesn't have a Quba sailcloth bag? They sell really great quality clothing and accessories with a nautical slant.
LOCATION MAP: 19-21 Fore St, St Ives TR26 1AB
Finisterre
If my other half could afford it he would be dressed head to toe in Finisterre clothing. Their coats are amazing, he has far too many!
LOCATION MAP: 10 Fore St, St Ives TR26 1AB
Wind An Sea
Another good surf shop which has been in St Ives since 1976! Lots of great t-shirts and hoodies (according to my 17 year old nephew).
LOCATION MAP: 25 Fore St, St Ives TR26 1AB
Rolys Fudge Shop
It is so hard to walk past Rolys without buying some fudge. The incredible smells that waft out of there is just ridiculous. Their seasalt fudge is just the best!
LOCATION MAP: 22 Fore St, St Ives TR26 1AB
Hudson St Ives
I love this little gift shop, it has some gorgeous wares in it. And in the room at the very back is a brilliant kids section - another good place to buy birthday presents from.
LOCATION MAP: 33 Fore St, St Ives TR26 1HE
Mountain Warehouse
Yes it is a chain but immensely useful to have in St Ives. They also have the most amazing view out of the window at the back. This shop used to be Woolworths back in the day.
LOCATION MAP: 35-37 Fore St, St Ives TR26 1HE
Common Wanderer
A really good outdoor gear shop, selling brands such as Fjällräven, Finisterre, and Montbell.
LOCATION MAP: 30 Fore St, St Ives TR26 1HE
The Art Of Brewing
St Ives Brewery is an independent craft beer brewery. They produce a range of craft ales and beers, inspired by Cornwall and the warm local community. They sell them in their shop The Art Of Brewing.
LOCATION MAP: 30 Fore St, St Ives TR26 1HE
Cornwall Soapbox
Handmade Natural Soaps, luxury Scented Candles, Reed Diffusers and Bath & Body products, all made in Cornwall.
LOCATION MAP: 39 Fore St, St Ives TR26 1HE
Atlantic Shore Knitwear
This is a gorgeous shop which has been on the go since 1980! They sell loads of things made from wool, natural fibres and anything sheep related. Their window display is always good.
LOCATION MAP: 34 Fore St, St Ives TR26 1HE
Atlantic Shore Knitwear website >>
Blueberry
This is a new shop to Fore St and they caused a bit of a stir when they painted their shop a very bright blue! They were told to repaint it white, which they did (somewhat sadly as I quite liked the blue). They sell clothing and accessories inspired by British flora and fauna and the British countryside.
LOCATION MAP: 49 Fore St, St Ives TR26 1HE
Ula
Ula sells clothing and accessories made by lots of different Cornish makers. It's where I get my Poppy Treffry fix (they used to have their own shop in St Ives).
LOCATION MAP: 53 Fore St, St Ives TR26 1HE
Cream Cornwall
Cream Cornwall sell lots of home furnishings and accessories all with very distinctive coastal designs on. I love their octopus lampshades!
LOCATION MAP: 57 Fore St, St Ives TR26 1HE
Gullz R Loud
If you are looking for seagull related things then this is the shop for you!
LOCATION MAP: 67 Fore St, St Ives TR26 1HE
St Ives Bakery
I wasn't going to include Cornish pasty shops in my list but I couldn't miss out St Ives Bakery. This is our go to place in St Ives for Cornish pasties and there is often a long queue out of the door at lunchtimes.
LOCATION MAP: 52 Fore St, St Ives TR26 1HE
Brocante
Brocante is a really beautiful homewares shop selling all sorts of things such as lamps, sideboards, cushions, jewellery, and soft furnishings.
LOCATION MAP: 54 Fore St, St Ives TR26 1HE
Whistlefish
Whistlefish is an art print shop who do the most amazing cards (as well as art prints). They have special offers on where you can choose 10 for £10 which is a complete bargain! If you are my friend this is where I get those lovely birthday cards from.
LOCATION MAP: 56-58 Fore St, St Ives TR26 1HE
Johns Bottle Shop
Johns is another St Ives stalwart that seems to have been there forever. It is a bottle shop selling all sorts of amazing drinks, including lots of local brews.
LOCATION MAP: 75 Fore St, St Ives TR26 1HW
Belts Buckles & Bags - St Ives Leather Craft
This little shop always confuses me. It is rarely open and has the most eclectic range of belt buckles in the window.
LOCATION MAP: 62 Fore St, St Ives TR26 1HW
Flapjackery
Flapjackery had big shoes to fill, taking over the iconic Ferrells bakery on Fore St. They sell a huge range of flapjacks plus other sweet treats.
LOCATION MAP: 64 Fore St, St Ives TR26 1HW
The Shell Shop
The Shell Shop is the place to go for holiday gifts! They sell all things sea, shell and nautical that appeals so much to my children. They also sell buckets and spades.
LOCATION MAP: 3, Chy An Chy, St Ives TR26 1LH
Wharf Post Office & Toy Shop
This is where so much of my money is spent! From treats for the kids, to the kids spending all their pocket money here. They have a brilliant range of toys and games - including our game The Great St Ives Pasty Dash!
LOCATION MAP: 4 Chy An Chy, St Ives TR26 1LH
If you think a shop on Fore St needs to be included on here, please let me know!
