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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The history of Watergate Bay hotel
Watergate Bay Hotel's history stretches back to 1900. It's been through some radical changes since then and here, we'll tell you all about them!
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Liberator crash at Watergate Bay 1943
On 28 December 1943 a United States PB4Y1 Liberator named 'Muck's Mauler' got into difficulties and crashed into the cliffs at Watergate Bay.
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The Beatles at Watergate Bay
On September 13th, 1967 The Beatles made their way to Newquay where they stopped off at Watergate Bay to film part of the Magical Mystery Tour .
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History uncovered
History uncovered! WW2 bomb was destroyed at Watergate Bay with a controlled explosion by Southern Diving Unit from Plymouth.
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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