Stories from the Bay
Watergate Bay Hotel is so close to the sea you can watch the surfers from the pool. It’s about the balance in life: getting among the elements, eating and drinking well, having a good time with family and friends.
The history of Watergate Bay hotel
Watergate Bay Hotel's history stretches back to 1900. It's been through some radical changes since then and here, we'll tell you all about them!
Watergate Bay Hotel's history stretches back to 1900. It's been through some radical changes since...
Liberator crash at Watergate Bay 1943
On 28 December 1943 a United States PB4Y1 Liberator named ‘Muck’s Mauler’ got into difficulties and crashed into the cliffs at Watergate Bay.
On 28 December 1943 a United States PB4Y1 Liberator named ‘Muck’s Mauler’ got into difficulties...
The Beatles at Watergate Bay
On September 13th, 1967 The Beatles made their way to Newquay where they stopped off at Watergate Bay to film part of the Magical Mystery Tour .
On September 13th, 1967 The Beatles made their way to Newquay where they stopped off...
History uncovered
History uncovered! WW2 bomb was destroyed at Watergate Bay with a controlled explosion by Southern Diving Unit from Plymouth.
History uncovered! WW2 bomb was destroyed at Watergate Bay with a controlled explosion by Southern...
Watergate Bay on Film
On a blustery September evening 500 people came to Watergate Bay to watch the first ever polo match to be played on a beach in the UK. Ten years on it became firmly established in the Cornwall event calendar drawing crowds of over 10,000.
Events calendar
On a blustery September evening 500 people came to Watergate Bay to watch the first ever polo match to be played on a beach in the UK. Ten years on it became firmly established in the Cornwall event calendar drawing crowds of over 10,000.
Polo on the Beach
Polo on the Beach was always designed to break down the elitist barriers associated with polo, letting as many people as possible have a taste of this dynamic, action-packed spectacle, capturing their imagination and inspiring them to try something new.
