Power of photography

Cornwall based filmmaker and photographer Ben Battell talks to us about capturing the perfect sunset. Discover Ben’s professional pointers for capturing shots that go beyond “what you see on everyone else's Instagram feeds”:

Family holidays can be full – in the best way. Surf lessons, sand castles, one more game, one more ice cream. But while younger ones race off to Kids’ Zone, spend hours on the beach, or tire themselves out in the surf, there’s space for you too – with everything you need right on your doorstep. Here are five ways to find your own rhythm at Watergate Bay this summer.

Carrying forward and developing what the Extreme Academy started in 1999, Wavehunters distills the surf lifestyle into lessons for all ages and abilities. We caught up with Wavehunters co-founder and director Andy Cameron.

Step from the hotel straight onto the coastal path, hire a bike and explore some incredible landscapes. Walks through forgotten gardens and stepping stones for giants, there's plenty to do around Watergate and further afield.

Living for being outdoors. Feeling energetic and alive. Relaxed and social. Year round. Mountains or beach. Snow or waves. Then coming inside to good food, drink and conversation. A buzzing culture and unexpected experiences. We're celebrating 25 years of our 'Ski Resort on a Beach'.

Arts on the Beach returned on 15&16 June 2024, packed with some of 2023 favourites and a whole raft of fresh new acts.