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.
Carl Coombes
We catch up with Carl Coombes as he prepares to retire after almost 20 years at the helm of the Extreme Academy.
We catch up with Carl Coombes as he prepares to retire after almost 20 years...
Cheese without air miles
On the south coast of Cornwall, a unique family of cheesemakers hand-make Cornish Gouda using traditional Dutch methods.
On the south coast of Cornwall, a unique family of cheesemakers hand-make Cornish Gouda using...
5 minutes with: Christina Knight
Christina Knight tells us about the drinks that embody the smells of Christmas, tasting with the nose and kitchen experiments.
Christina Knight tells us about the drinks that embody the smells of Christmas, tasting with...
Surf therapy podcast with the Wave Project
Meet Jo Taylor, founder of the Wave Project. The first in the world to offer ‘surfing on prescription’ to children with mental health needs.
Meet Jo Taylor, founder of the Wave Project. The first in the world to offer...
Producing Cornish Sea Salt
The crew at Cornish Sea Salt have had to think outside the box somewhat and recreate nature without having to rely on the climate.
The crew at Cornish Sea Salt have had to think outside the box somewhat and...
Cornish rock
From Cornwall’s beginnings south of the equator to gazing at Watergate’s cliffs, award-winning author Philip Marsden shares a glimpse beneath the surface of Cornwall.
From Cornwall’s beginnings south of the equator to gazing at Watergate’s cliffs, award-winning author Philip...
Meet: Ramesh Swaminathan
We catch up with Beach Hut chef, Ramesh to find out his impression of Cornwall's food scene and what it means being part of Watergate Bay.
We catch up with Beach Hut chef, Ramesh to find out his impression of Cornwall's...
Meet: Marine litter artist Jo Atherton
Jo Atherton is a local artist who uses the marine litter as her inspiration to create individual pieces of Flotsam and Jetsam art work.
Jo Atherton is a local artist who uses the marine litter as her inspiration to...
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.
