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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Volleyball high hitters
With fast-paced moves and adrenalin-packed matches, the sand is set to fly as Watergate gets ready to host the UK’s best volleyball players in an epic September showdown. Here’s who is joining us down on the shoreline court…
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Sophie Allport's top 10 tips for a Cornish beach picnic
Laying on a blanket, sipping an ice-cold drink, and eating your way through your favourite foods. Read Sophie Allport's top 10 picnic tips.
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Gardens and historical places in Cornwall
Cornwall is full of historical landmarks, gardens and National Trust sites. These are a few of our favourites.
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Women of Watergate Waves
Watergate has a strong female surf community, we meet a handful of regulars and explore the draw of this section on the north Cornwall coast.
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A guide to our coastal tides
A metronome to coastal life, the tides can completely transform a landscape in a matter of hours, as vast expanses of sand are hidden beneath the waves.
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Surf therapy podcast with the Wave Project
Meet Jo Taylor, founder of the Wave Project. The first in the world to offer 'surfing on prescription' to children with mental health needs.
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Cornish rock
From Cornwall's beginnings south of the equator to gazing at Watergate's cliffs to 'sense for a moment the dizzying age of the Earth', award-winning author Philip Marsden shares a glimpse beneath the surface of Cornwall.
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Seeing green
We turn our thoughts to the magnificent, fleeting and often disputed Green Flash.
Read moreWarmth and wave
Introducing a limited edition Wave Project dryrobe庐. 100% of the profits from each sale will go towards supporting the charity.
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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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