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Beach School
From firepit cookery and bushcraft to imagination and storytelling, learn the art of whittling, practical conservation behaviour and survival skills. Our forest school-inspired beach pop-up sessions build confidence and social skills in Watergate Bay’s coastal environment.
From 21 July to 31 August, in partnership with Land Rover Discovery, we're offering every child staying between 6-12yrs one free session during their stay (weather and tide dependent), bookable through the app. Additional and non-resident sessions are chargeable.
Excludes 6-10 August. Beach school is subject to weather and tide.
Workshops
In association with the Forest School, our qualified Coastal School Leadership team share knowledge of the marine and coastal environment through beach games and activities. Available for 6-12 years.
Beachside whittling
Learn the art of whittling with Forest school-inspired woodworking sessions on the sand. Beginning with potato peelers (depending on age) and advancing onto knives.
Whittling has been shown to promote focus and creativity, interdependence and life skills.
Session information
One complimentary session for hotel guests, bookable through the app. Additional sessions and non-residents are chargeable, bookable here.
Use carving techniques with different tools safely, creating wooden crafts. Learn how to light fire, keep it burning and safely extinguish it.
Hunt for seashells and rockpool dwellers, listen to beach storytelling and create beach inspired crafts.
Family pop up sessions
As part of the Discovery Beach School Programme, we are working with local companies who will provide the following family pop up sessions. Photo credit: David Kirwan
No need to book.
90 minute sessions
Dates and times coming soon
Marine Wildlife: Join Newquay Wild activities for the story of the fin whale washed ashore last winter, a show and tell looking at the bones of species found on Cornish shores and rockpool bingo!
90 minute sessions. 10-11.30am on the beach.
Monday 21 & 28 July
Monday 4, 11, 18 & 25 August
Beach clean and seaweed investigation
Join beach guardian on a beach clean, learn about microplastics and create fish tails using ghost rope.
Join Amy Gosney for sea glass crafts.
Wednesday 25 July 10-11.30am on the beach
Wednesday 13 August 12-1.30pm on the beach
Saturday 30 August 9-10.30am in the games room
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Sessions
All sessions are subject to availability. Activity types will vary depending on the weather, age group and tidal conditions.
Booking termsBooking sessions
One complimentary session for hotel guests, bookable through the app. Additional sessions and non-residents are chargeable through the link below
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