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 run regularly too with high-tempo intervals, cardio and resistance.
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
Snug sessions with Our Atlantic Roots
Acoustic duo fusing together poetic lyrics and tight harmonies, sounding out from The Living Space...
RSPCA Festive dog meet up and beach walk
Raising awareness for rehoming during their busiest time. Join fellow dog walkers and the chance...
Calligraphy workshop with Wild Sea Calligraphy
At 5pm, create festive cards and gift labels. £55pp 2.5hrs.
Snug sessions with Oll an Gwella
Sea shanty male voice choir on sea lane to settle you into the evening.
Storytime with Santa
Story with Santa in the snug from 10am followed by an Elf Hunt round the...
Family Silent Disco
From 6.30am - 9.30am, Silent Disco party in Kids' Zone.
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Twelve Trees of Christmas
This December, we're telling twelve inspiring sustainability tales across twelve trees here at Watergate Bay....
Musician in residence: Joe Kirby
Our first musician in residence kicks off between 16 - 19 November. We caught up...
Round-up: Arts on the Beach
Children bounced to the beat, air-borne dancers soared and towering puppets stopped revellers in their...
Things to do in Cornwall
A selection of our favourite places to visit and events in Cornwall. Gardens, power boat...
Adrift: Lego Lost at Sea
Explore the tiny, colourful and downright odd finds washing up on our shores at the...
Arts on the beach
A free family weekend of street-theatre, aerial performance, dance, music and creative workshops. And... a...