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.
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A step-by-step guide to getting to your feet on a surfboard - in or out of the water...
Read moreAndy Cameron | Wavehunters | Watergate Bay blog
We catch up with Wavehunters founder, Andy Cameron as a new chapter begins for the Extreme Academy.
Read moreWildlife spotting on a standup paddleboard
The still blue waters, secluded coves and craggy outcrops along from the Bay host an ecosystem full of surprises - best spotted standing a few feet above the surface on a standup paddleboard.
Read moreWatergate Bay on Film
Our films of what you can discover at Watergate Bay beach and Watergate Bay Hotel on the north Cornwall coast.
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.
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