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Boardmasters Festival in Cornwall

From 6-10 August 2025, along the cliff path from Watergate Bay, you'll find the UK's biggest surf and music festival.

Boardmasters is back for 2025 and bigger than ever.

Take me to Boardmasters

The festival first started as a surf competition in 1981, and with Newquay being home to some of the UK's best waves, the tradition has carried on to 2022. You can find all surf events happening over on Fistral beach.

A shuttle will be running from Watergate Bay to Fistral, so those visiting the main festival, can head over from the campsite to take part in everything going on.

Everyone is welcome to watch the pro's battle it out to win the Boardmasters trophy and to soak up the good vibes. All competitions are free for spectators to watch. 

Competition categories

The Quicksilver Open
The Roxy Open
Men's Longboard pro
Women's Longboard pro


Tickets
 are still available from the Boardmasters website, including day tickets and camping. But act fast, tickets are selling out by the day.

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April Yoga break

Apr 28  - 30

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May 03  - 04

A family morning of canine celebrations with RSPCA Cornwall. Win prizes for dog classes, agility and best in show, all with a small donation to the RSPCA.

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May Pilates break

May 05  - 07

Practice Pilates by the sea with Marina Huxley, a qualified body control Pilates teacher. Improve your posture, flexibility, co-ordination and core strength with one of our Pilates breaks.

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Cocker Spaniel meet up 2025

May 10  - 10

After the success of the last four years, Cornish Ramblings is excited to be back at Watergate Bay beach for the 2025 Cocker Spaniel meet-up. In an attempt to get as many of your beloved dogs in one place at the same time, Cornish Ramblings is calling on all Cocker Spaniel owners.

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English National Surfing Championships

May 17  - 17

Excitingly, for the first time in the event’s history, the U12 and U14 shortboarders will compete under priority rules, at an event on May 17 at Watergate Bay. This change is a pivotal step for young athletes preparing to represent Team England on the world stage.

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