Carbis Bay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Carbis Bay
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 Beach at Carbis Bay with the Carbis Bay Hotel behind |
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| Population | 3,970 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ST. IVES |
| Police | Devon and Cornwall |
| Fire | Cornwall |
| Ambulance | South Western |
| EU Parliament | South West England |
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Carbis Bay is a lovely seaside resort and village in Cornwall, England. Its Cornish name is Karrbons, which means "causeway." This charming spot is located about one mile southeast of St Ives. It sits on the western side of St Ives Bay, right on the Atlantic coast. A famous walking trail, the South West Coast Path, goes right above its beautiful beach.
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Exploring Carbis Bay's Location
Carbis Bay is very close to the town of St Ives. It is part of the St Ives civil parish. This area includes St Ives, Carbis Bay, Lelant, and Halsetown. In 2001, Carbis Bay and Lelant together had about 3,482 people.
Getting Around Carbis Bay
Carbis Bay, Lelant, and St Ives are connected by the A3074 road. This road links up with the main A30 at a place called Rose-an-Grouse. You can also travel by train! Carbis Bay railway station is right above the beach. It is one of five stations on the St Ives Bay Line. This line connects to the main railway at St Erth railway station, also at Rose-an-Grouse. From St Erth, you can catch a train on the Cornish Main Line all the way to London Paddington.
The Beautiful Bay and Beach
Carbis Bay looks out over a small bay with the same name. In Cornish, this bay is called Porth reb Tor, meaning "cove beside the eminence." This bay is part of the larger St Ives Bay. It has a very popular beach that families love. To the east of the bay is Hawk's Point. This area is special because it is part of the Hayle Estuary and Carrack Gladden Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This means it's a protected area for nature. In the past, Hawk's Point was known for its fun pleasure grounds. It had a tea house and a grotto, and was a popular spot for outings.
Special Discoveries in Carbis Bay
A rare mineral called Connellite was first found at the Wheal Providence mine in Carbis Bay. This makes Carbis Bay a very important place for geologists who study minerals.
Things to See and Do in Carbis Bay
Important Buildings and Landmarks
The local church is called St Anta and All Saints. It has a set of ten bells that ring beautifully. This was once the largest set of bells in a Cornish parish church! The Carbis Bay Hotel is a famous building right on the seafront. It was built in 1894. Behind the village, you can see the Knill Monument. People often call it "The Steeple." This monument is about 50 feet (15 meters) tall. It was built to honor John Knill, who was a mayor of nearby St Ives a long time ago.
How to Get to Carbis Bay
Carbis Bay is well-connected for travel. You can get there by train using the St Erth to St Ives branch line. St Erth is on the main railway line that links London Paddington to Penzance. Long-distance buses also run to and from London. Local buses connect Carbis Bay to St Ives, St Erth, Hayle, Penzance, and Helston. For overnight travel, you can even take the Night Riviera sleeper train. This train travels through St Erth on its way to London and Penzance.
Schools in the Village
St Uny Primary School is located in Carbis Bay. It is a Church of England School. The Diocese of Truro oversees it.
Carbis Bay Hosts the G7 Summit
In June 2021, Carbis Bay was chosen to host the 47th G7 summit. This was a very important meeting where leaders from seven major countries came together.
Cornish Wrestling History
Longstone Down, which is now part of Carbis Bay, used to be a place for Cornish wrestling tournaments. This traditional sport has a long history in Cornwall.
See also
In Spanish: Bahía de Carbis para niños
