Our Beach School
From firepit cookery and bushcraft to imagination and storytelling, learn the art of whittling, practical conservation behaviour and survival skills. Our forest school-inspired beach sessions build confidence and social skills in Watergate Bay’s coastal environment.
16 October to 29 October.
Workshops
In association with the Forest School, our qualified Coastal School Leadership team will share knowledge of the marine and coastal environment through beach games and activities.
Learn the art of whittling, practical conservation behaviour and survival skills. Groups will build shelters, light fires and cook on an outdoor fire. Activities will be tailored for the age group and develop primary skills and confidence in coastal settings.
Open to non-residents and hotel guests.
Book through the guest app if you are staying overnight, or complete an enquiry form if you are visiting for the day.
- Survival Skills £40
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Use carving techniques with different tools safely, creating wooden crafts. Learn how to light fire, keep it burning and safely extinguish it.
- Curious Creations £40
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Hunt for seashells and rockpool dwellers, listen to beach storytelling and create beach inspired crafts.
Dates and times
16 October - Survival Skills
10.45 until 1pm for 6-12yrs.
17 October - Curious Creations
For 4-10yrs, 10.45am until 1pm.
18 October - Survival Skills
11.45am, until 2pm for 6-12yrs.
19 October - Curious Creations
For 4-10yrs, 12.15pm until 2.30pm.
20 October - Survival Skills
2.45pm until 5pm for 6-12yrs.
21 October - Curious Creations
For 4-10yrs, 2.45pm until 5pm.
27 October - Survival Skills
9.45am until 12pm for 6-12yrs.
28 October - Curious Creations
For 4-10yrs, 9.45am until 12pm.
29 October - Survival Skills
10.45am until 1pm for 6-12yrs.
Beachside whittling
Learn the art of whittling with Forest school-inspired woodworking sessions on the sand. Beginning with potato peelers (depending on age) and advancing onto knives.
Whittling has been shown to promote focus and creativity, interdependence and life skills.
Shelter building
Make a shelter with only ropes and a tarpaulin, develop resourcefulness by foraging on the beach to make shelters stronger and unique. Understand the importance of protecting yourself from the elements in the wild.
Outdoor cooking
Besides the outdoor fire, toast marshmallows and pizza on the flames. Any five-hour session will include a meal as part of the beach school experience, prepared and cooked by the children.
Good to know
Book on the app
Reserve a place on the guest app, or complete an enquiry form
Ask a question
Drop the Beach School team an email if you have any questions.
Good to know...
All sessions are subject to availability. Activity types will vary depending on the weather, age group and tidal conditions.