Pancake art
Tuesday 17 February, 9-10.30am. Join the Kids' Zone team and celebrate pancake day with pancake art!
Staying with children
Find out session times for the Kids' Zone, family drop-in sessions, early supper offerings and FAQ's for your upcoming stay.
Kids' Zone
Upcoming daily sessions
Toddlers (6m-2yrs): 3.30-5pm
Kids (3-7yrs): 1.30-3pm OR 3.30-5pm and 6-9pm
XA Club (8-12yrs): 1.30-3pm and 6-9pm
Make the most of some child-free time. Lunch with a sea view, take a treatment or your pre-dinner drinks - we'll take care of the rest.
Book through our app or with our Kids' Zone team kidszone@watergatebay.co.uk
School holidays 2026
February half term: 14 - 21 February
Easter: 28 March - 11 April
May Half term: 23 - 30 May
Summer: 4 July – 30 August
October half term: 24 October – 7 November
Festive: 19 December – 2 January
February half term
From Italy to the Cornish coast, Kids' Zone is bringing the Winter Olympics to the bay this half term. Expect beach-based ‘ice hockey’ and sledging races, indoor curling, mini biathlons and DIY speed skating, plus fire-pit hot chocolates, baking challenges and cosy cinema clubs showing winter-sport classics.
Whale illustration class
With Janavi Kramer
Monday 16 February, 2-4pm
Join local artist Janavi Kramer for a watercolour workshop to celebrate World Whale Day. Paint a humpback whale step by step while learning simple, essential brush techniques.
Beginner-friendly for ages 12+, with all materials provided | Book through the app.
Family sessions
Staying on during February half term? Here's what's on for families:
Children must be supervised by an adult during these sessions.
Dragonfly family yoga
Thursday 19 February, 9-30-10.15am. Head to Kids' Zone for a family yoga session
Willow bird feeders
Friday 20 February, 9.30-11am. Make your own willow bird feeder.
Family bodyboarding
Join the Wavehunters crew for a group body boarding session. Included as part of your stay for all hotel guests.
Wednesdays 18 February, 2.30pm
Wetsuits and boards included.
Early supper
Time: 5pm-6pm in The Dining Room
Price: Under 2yrs - £4, 3yrs+ £15
Fresh, simple and full of flavour. Our daily early supper is designed with children in mind – From pesto pasta to fish fingers and fruit salad, with plenty of favourites, colourful sides and a visit (or two) to the ice cream station.
Book on the app or with our team tellus@watergatebay.co.uk
Baby monitoring
Subject to availability, we have a baby monitoring camera and tablet we can provide for your room. On its own private network, the tablet will work across all three of our restaurants and areas of the hotel.
Babysitting
For babysitting requests, complete our enquiry form.
Prices
2hrs: £35
3hrs: £52.50
4hrs: £70
Same-day cancellations: £35
Surfing lessons and hire
Beginner lessons, learn how to pop up to your feet, available for ages 7 years and older.
Private lessons for the whole family, or one on one tuition.
Two-hour group lessons are £45
For families
Baby monitoring and babysitting
Available on request, camera and tablet for your room and babysitting.
More detailsEarly supper
Available during school holidays in The Dining Room. Think Taco Tuesdays and Fish Fridays with a build-your-own ice cream station.
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