May Skybar
May 23 - 25
Skybar's apres-sea club nights are back on the cliffs of Watergate Bay, overlooking the beach below.
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Beach Volleyball Championships
2 - 3 August
After the success of last year, Watergate Bay is going to be home to some of the most impressive Beach Volleyball rallies and matches in British history. You are invited to an epic showdown, bringing the best players in Britain to the bay, to find out who will be the King and Queen of the Bay! Grab a deckchair and join us for the Beach volleyball showdown of 2025.
Expect world-class players, live commentary, and free coached volleyball sessions for all ages and a scramble tournament that anyone can join.
UK Surfboat competition
Jun 07 - 07
Watch the exhilarating sport of UK Surfboat racing right on the beach at Watergate Bay. Inspired by the Australian tradition of racing surf rescue boats, the oar-powered surfboats will compete in a series of short, intense races which see crews first battle out through the incoming waves, then attempt to surf the breaking waves back to the beach. This high adrenaline competition returns to the Bay for the first time in ten years. Races start at 5.30pm.
Read moreArtist in residence: Sonia Shomalzadeh
Jun 07 - 10
Sand artist, Sonia Shomalzadeh joins us to celebrate the ocean’s giants on the sands, in celebration of World Oceans Day.
Read moreWILD on the Beach
Jul 05 - 06
WILD comes to Watergate Bay – a high-energy dance-circus performance on the beach, followed by an evening Summer Social with a silent disco and street food.
Read moreNewquay Food Festival
Jul 10 - 13
July 2025 welcomes the first ever Newquay Food Festival. Showcasing the best of Cornwall’s food, drink, and creative community. The festival takes place at Killacourt which offers panoramic views of the coastline and beaches below. Expect local food traders, and live fire-cooking demos, to live music, artisan stalls, and a vibrant festival atmosphere.
Read moreThe King and Queen of the Bay: Beach Volleyball championships
Aug 02 - 03
Who will be crowned the King and Queen of the Bay? Some of the best players in Britain will be competing, alongside free coaching sessions. Head down to Watergate Bay for this free spectator event on the sand.
Read moreBeach volleyball event
We're showcasing the best of the British beach volleyball scene with eight of the best male and female players giving it their all to take home a £1000 cash prize.
Spend the day with us with a range of activities on the side, have a go at volleyball yourself with expert coaches on hand delivering mini sessions for all ages and skill levels.
The professional tournament
A battle between four of the best players in the country with female and male divisions. The event will see three volleyball matches, 2v2, with scoring adding to an overall players score. The player with the highest score at the end of the three matches will take home the £1000 cash prize, and the King/Queen of the Bay trophy.
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May Skybar
May 23 - 25
Skybar's apres-sea club nights are back on the cliffs of Watergate Bay, overlooking the beach below.
Read moreUK Surfboat competition
Jun 07 - 07
Watch the exhilarating sport of UK Surfboat racing right on the beach at Watergate Bay. Inspired by the Australian tradition of racing surf rescue boats, the oar-powered surfboats will compete in a series of short, intense races which see crews first battle out through the incoming waves, then attempt to surf the breaking waves back to the beach. This high adrenaline competition returns to the Bay for the first time in ten years. Races start at 5.30pm.
Read moreArtist in residence: Sonia Shomalzadeh
Jun 07 - 10
Sand artist, Sonia Shomalzadeh joins us to celebrate the ocean’s giants on the sands, in celebration of World Oceans Day.
Read moreWILD on the Beach
Jul 05 - 06
WILD comes to Watergate Bay – a high-energy dance-circus performance on the beach, followed by an evening Summer Social with a silent disco and street food.
Read moreNewquay Food Festival
Jul 10 - 13
July 2025 welcomes the first ever Newquay Food Festival. Showcasing the best of Cornwall’s food, drink, and creative community. The festival takes place at Killacourt which offers panoramic views of the coastline and beaches below. Expect local food traders, and live fire-cooking demos, to live music, artisan stalls, and a vibrant festival atmosphere.
Read moreThe King and Queen of the Bay: Beach Volleyball championships
Aug 02 - 03
Who will be crowned the King and Queen of the Bay? Some of the best players in Britain will be competing, alongside free coaching sessions. Head down to Watergate Bay for this free spectator event on the sand.
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