Get active and relax
Swim with a view, surf in the Bay or stretch your legs on the beach and the cliff path. Then take in the sunset from our Finnish timber sauna. Whatever you decide, spend time outdoors and then come back inside and relax.
In the water
Swim Club
25-metre infinity pool, ocean room bar & lounge with panoramic sea views, hot tub and sauna.
Surfing
Hire a board, or book a lesson with Wavehunter's right on the beach with all the kit to keep you warm.
Wildlife boat tours
Join one of Wavehunters’ boat trips from Padstow – a scenic 20-minute drive up the coast, from short 1 or 2-hour trips to all-day charters.
SUP
Small swell and little waves, stand-up paddleboarding safaris take place within the bay.
Dive in
After Swim Club lengths or a sunset surf, strike out further and explore some of our top ten places to swim in Cornwall - from an art deco lido to our favourite tidal pools.
On the beach
Yoga
Breathe, stretch, release. Revitalising yoga takes place daily on the beach.
HIIT
HIIT and circuit classes on the beach return in 2025. Private HIIT classes are available on request.
Walks
Stride out of the hotel onto the coast path, or ramble along the beach.
The north end
Wide-open spaces, solitude, teeming with wildlife: Watergate Bay’s far north end promises rich rewards...
Ten things to do
A selection of things to do at Watergate Bay including walking routes, cycling, family-friendly activities, where to eat, surf and wild swim.
Events
Wildlife Walks and Rockpool Rambles
Various dates throughout the year - Experience Newquay's nature with a guided wildlife walk or...
Artist in residence: Dreya Bennett
We’re welcoming Dreya Bennett and her glass fusing skills to the Bay for our next...
Swim break
Have you ever wanted to perfect your front crawl, and swim smoother, faster, and further...
Swim break
Have you ever wanted to perfect your front crawl, and swim smoother, faster, and further...
Arts on the Beach
A free-to-attend family weekend of whale-theatre, performance, dance, music and creative workshops. A celebration of...
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Volleyball high hitters
With fast-paced moves and adrenalin-packed matches, the sand is set to fly as Watergate gets...
Meet: Fused glass artist Dreya Bennett
Meet fused glass artist Dreya Bennett as we look forward to welcoming her and her...
Round up: Arts on the Beach 2024
Making waves at Watergate Bay, the second year of our two-day free family festival drew...
Meet Cloudy Bay
We caught up with Cloudy Bay to learn about their signature Sauvignon Blanc and its...
Arts on the Beach 2024
Arts on the Beach is back for 2024, packed with some of last year’s favourites...
Meet Eko's creator, Johnny Autin
Meet the creator of Eko, a playful four-metre sea puppet set to roam the beach...