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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 sessions

Summer holidays

Family sessions

Land Rover Discovery Beach School

Surfing lessons

FAQ's

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

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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.

Summer holidays: 18 July - 5 September

This summer, we're celebrating the world's biggest sporting events! From the football stadiums of the World Cup to the grass courts of Wimbledon and the race tracks of Formula 1, children will enjoy action-packed activities that encourage friendship, perseverance, and a winning attitude.

Children's sessions

1-3 and 3.30-5pm

Playtime Pals (3-8yrs)
General crafts, junk modelling and science experiments. Boardgames, outdoor play, imaginative play and storytelling.

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. Choose from survival skills or curious creations

Sessions are interchangeable depending on tide times

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 smaller and inclusive 90 minute session with limited numbers. Tailored for children who thrive in a smaller group or those that may benefit from some additional support such as 1:1.

If you would like to book a session, please book directly with the Kids Zone 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 on selected dates:

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.

Family bodyboarding

Join Wavehunters for a group body boarding session.
Included as part of your summer stay with wetsuits and boards provided. Limited availability.

Saturdays at 3.30pm on the following dates:
1, 15, 22, 29 August
5 September


To book:
Email Wavehunters or speak to the front desk team during your stay.

Early supper

5-5.45pm in The Dining Room from 18 July - 5 September

  • 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

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For families

Kids' Zone

Kids' Zone sessions from 6 months to 12 yrs included with every stay.

The Kids Zone

Surf lessons

Year-round surf lessons for 7yrs+ with all the kit to keep you warm.

Surf lessons

Family suites

Time together and time apart with separate bunk bed rooms.

Family suites

Swim Club

25-metre ocean view swimming pool with shallow section for children.

Swim Club

Restaurants

Three different restaurants with children's menus.

Food & drink

Baby monitoring and babysitting

Available on request, camera and tablet for your room and babysitting.

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Early 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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