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.
International Women's Day
We meet a handful of Watergate women to celebrate International Women’s Day
We meet a handful of Watergate women to celebrate International Women’s Day
Adrift: Lego Lost at Sea
Explore the tiny, colourful and downright odd finds washing up on our shores at the Adrift: Lego Lost at Sea exhibition with the Royal Cornwall Museum.
Explore the tiny, colourful and downright odd finds washing up on our shores at the...
Meet: Florist Emily Talling
Each week, Emily Talling fills The Living Space with colour, scent and spirit with her homegrown flowers. We catch up with her to talk all things seasonal.
Each week, Emily Talling fills The Living Space with colour, scent and spirit with her...
Good vibrations
Chris Watson, long-time Sir David Attenborough collaborator is on the hunt for one of his favourite sounds of all.
Chris Watson, long-time Sir David Attenborough collaborator is on the hunt for one of his...
A clattering in the sky
We spoke to local ecologist and lecturer John Blackburn to learn more about our local Jackdaw colony– from facial recognition, to high level showing off.
We spoke to local ecologist and lecturer John Blackburn to learn more about our local...
Twelve Trees of Christmas
This December, we're telling twelve inspiring sustainability tales across twelve trees here at Watergate Bay.
This December, we're telling twelve inspiring sustainability tales across twelve trees here at Watergate Bay....
Vegging In: Meera Sodha
We catch up with food writer and Guardian columnist, Meera Sodha, to find out why going meat-free doesn’t mean you have to miss out on delicious food.
We catch up with food writer and Guardian columnist, Meera Sodha, to find out why...
12 drinks of Christmas
We’re popping the cork on the festive season and transporting you to Cornwall’s most enchanting locations with our 12 Drinks of Christmas.
We’re popping the cork on the festive season and transporting you to Cornwall’s most enchanting...
Think global, act local - beach cleaning
The Marine Conservation Society study the impact of the modern world on our marine ecosystems at Watergate Bay.
The Marine Conservation Society study the impact of the modern world on our marine ecosystems...
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.
