Hugh Town

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Hugh Town Tre Huw
A view of Hugh Town
Hugh Town Tre Huw shown within Cornwall
Population	1,068
Unitary authority	Isles of Scilly
Ceremonial county	Cornwall
Region	South West
Constituent country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	ISLES OF SCILLY
Postcode district	TR21
Dialling code	01720
Police	Devon and Cornwall
Fire	Isles of Scilly
Ambulance	South Western
European Parliament	South West England
UK Parliament	St Ives
List of places: UK • England • Cornwall

Coordinates: 49°55′00″N 6°19′00″W / 49.9167, -6.3167

Hugh Town (population 1,068; Cornish: Tre Huw) is the main settlement on the Isles of Scilly, located south west of Cornwall, England. The town is situated on the island of St. Mary's. It is mainly a centre for tourism, with several beaches. Its most notable building is Star Castle.

Ferries run from Hugh Town to Penzance, and St. Mary's Airport is located just outside the town. There are regular flights by helicopter to Penzance, and by 12-seater plane to St Just, Cornwall.

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