A selection of things to do at Watergate Bay including walking routes, cycling, family-friendly activities, where to eat, surf and wild swim.
Beach walks, a choice of restaurants, hot tub with a view, surf in the waves. Kids' Zone activities, barbecues and beach rambling.
Dip into our Atlantic facing infinity pool in Swim Club, or venture further to seek out tidal pools, sheltered bays, and geothermal pools.
Discover beach, coast path and woodland walks near Watergate Bay and further afield.
Explore surfing lessons, equipment hire and book a session with the Extreme Academy surf school right on the beach.
Explore our top restaurant choices in north Cornwall, freshly caught seafood, alfresco dining and locally sourced produce.
Woodlands and coast paths, traffic-free cycle routes all within a 30-minute drive.
Watergate Bay is dog-friendly all year round, but there are lots of other dog friendly beaches on the north coast of Cornwall.
Savour that coffee-by-the-sea moment at Watergate Bay Hotel. Origin coffee, roasted here in Cornwall, is infused with a story of passion and precision that connects each sip back to small coffee farms on the tropical belt. We catch up with Stephen Gray, Head of Coffee, to hear all about it.
Read moreCornwall 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”:
Read moreWe caught up with sand artist Sonia Shomalzadeh ahead of her residency at Watergate Bay from 7–10 June 2025, when she’ll be creating life-size wildlife drawings of endangered marine species on the beach.
Read morePadstow Kitchen Garden supplies Watergate Bay Hotel with the freshest seasonal produce, grown sustainably overlooking the Camel Estuary in Padstow. Meet the farmer putting nature first for the best possible taste.
Read moreChris Eden has been busy evolving our food game and reimagining the menus across Zacry's, The Living Space and The Beach Hut. Meet Chris and hear what makes him tick.
Read moreWith imagination, patience and heart, Tammy leads the charge in the Kids’ Zone. We meet Tammy to find out why the Kids' Zone makes up such a big part of family holidays at Watergate Bay.
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