Kids' Zone
Kids' Zone sessions from 6 months to 12 yrs included with every stay.
The Kids Zone
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
Snuggle and play (6m-2yrs): 1-3 and 3.30-5pm
Kids (3-8yrs): 1-3pm and 6-9pm
Sensory aware (3-9yrs): 3.30-5pm
XA Club (8-12yrs): 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
Land Rover Discovery 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 our coastal environment. A 2 hour session on the beach for 6-12yrs.
Please ensure children wear suitable clothing for the weather. Meet us by the Lifeguard hut.
Book through the guest app or with our team.
May half term
This May half term, our theme is wild wellness. Think natural dyes, fabric printing, playdough and natural potions. Our wellbeing garden will be in full swing too, a spot to relax with a book or get creative in the sensory garden.
Children's sessions
Playtime Pals (3-8yrs)
General crafts, junk modelling and science experiments. Boardgames, outdoor play, imaginative play and storytelling.
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Discovery Beach School (6-12yrs)
From firepit cookery and bushcraft to imagination and storytelling, learn the art of whittling, practical conservation behaviour and survival skills.
Sessions are interchangeable depending on tide times
1-3 and 3.30-5pm
Snuggle and play (6mnths - 2yrs)
Messy play, music, and rhymes, outdoor sensory and heuristic play in a calm, stimulating, and supportive environment. Each child’s routine, including feeding and nappy changes, is incorporated within their play session.
Please ensure you provide clothing for outdoor play, messy play and painting.
3.30-5pm
Sensory aware play (3-9yrs)
A relaxed and inclusive 90 minute session tailored for children who thrive in a calmer environment and may benefit from some additional support.
Please contact the Kids' team ahead of your stay to discuss any additional care arrangements, including 1:1 support.
Sessions for 5-9yrs and 8-12yrs
6-9pm.
A variation of the following clubs:
Cinema Club
Classic movies and family favourites, enjoyed with popcorn and a fruit bar, plus hot chocolate or milkshakes. Films begin around 7pm and run through to the end of the session.
Ultimate bakers
Inspiring future bakers to craft their own mini “showstoppers” from scratch — with fun competitive challenges and exciting new skills to gain.
The LEGO Club
A LEGO club for every kind of LEGO fan. Build themed sets, create truly inspiring stop-motion films, collaborate in teams or direct your own creations — the choice is yours.
The Makers club
Your go-to craft club! Hands-on workshops, exciting DT challenges and limitless ideas.
Challenge night
Games night is here! Think quizzes, boardgames, DIY games, Top-Trump Champions and prizes to be won.
Pizza party
Pizza, snacks and a pick 'n' mix bar. Silent disco and group games to keep everyone entertained, laughing and making new friends.
Pasta making workshop
27 May, 2-4pm in The Living Space dining room
12-15 years
Work with our chefs and the Kids' Zone team to shape and prepare your pasta before adding your own creative touches. Get creative by designing your own unique brand for your dish, including naming and styling!
Book through the guest app or our team.
Family bodyboarding
Join the Wavehunters crew for a group body boarding session. Included as part of your stay for all hotel guests.
Wetsuits and boards included.
Early supper
5-5.45pm in The Dining Room (during school holidays)
Under 2yrs £4
3yrs+ £10
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 below or through the app.
Cold selection:
Carrot and cucumber sticks
Hummus
Nut free basil pesto
Cheese
Da Bara focaccia
Hot mains:
Zacry’s fried chicken
Grilled hake
Slaw, courgettes, and carrots
Pasta and tomato sauce
Fries
Desserts:
Pavlova meringue
Fruit compote
Greek yogurt
Seasonal fruit
Ice cream station
Drinks:
Orange, apple juice and water
Tea for the adults
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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