Stories from the Bay
Watergate Bay Hotel is so close to the sea you can watch the surfers from the pool. It’s about the balance in life: getting among the elements, eating and drinking well, having a good time with family and friends.
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Swim break in pictures
We've pulled together some of our favourite watery (mostly) images into a short photo story to bring our swim break experience to life...
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Top ten places to swim in Cornwall
From the sea to outdoor lido's to indoor pools to rivers, there are so many amazing places to swim in Cornwall, and we've chosen our top ten!
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7 inspiring outdoor fitness videos
We've collected seven of our favourite outdoor fitness videos shot in striking wild locations.
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Why choose swimming?
Learn how swimming can improve your fitness without impacting your joints.
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Breaststroke is the best stroke
Breaststroke has been getting a bad press for years. But, professional swim coach Salim says it's time to embrace the underdog.
Read moreWatergate Bay on Film
Our films of what you can discover at Watergate Bay beach and Watergate Bay Hotel on the north Cornwall coast.
Events calendar
On a blustery September evening 500 people came to Watergate Bay to watch the first ever polo match to be played on a beach in the UK. Ten years on it became firmly established in the Cornwall event calendar drawing crowds of over 10,000.
Polo on the Beach
Polo on the Beach was always designed to break down the elitist barriers associated with polo, letting as many people as possible have a taste of this dynamic, action-packed spectacle, capturing their imagination and inspiring them to try something new.
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