10 Things to do in Woolacombe That You Shouldn't Miss

Woolacombe beach is family owned & family run with families in mind. We provide car parks, a lifeguard service, toilets, first aid and food and beach goods outlets.

The Nick Thorn Surf School is located in Putsborough (Woolacombe Bay) and runs surf, coasteering, and stand up paddle board lessons. We operate off Putsborough Beach, Hele Bay, and Ilfracombe.

The adventure starts with H2Outdoor. Your gateway to an exciting range of outdoor activities and water sports all in North Devon. Coasteering, Kayaking, Surfing, High Ropes, Mountain Biking and much more. Specialising in providing unforgettable experiences with high quality activities, perfect for families, individuals groups, corporate events and anyone with a sense of adventure.

Welcome to the hunter surf school! Our team of fully qualified and experienced surf coaches are on hand to ensure you experience the thrill of surfing coasteering and SUP in a supportive and safe environment. Our lifeguard and Surfing GB qualified coaches will take you through the fundamentals of surfing while showing you how to stay safe in the water.

Fly Like a Bird provides Tandem Hang Gliding flights in North Devon. We use the latest technology to give you a complete experience of the countryside from the air. Nature's wind produces the thermals and lift that allows us to fly in a zero-carbon emission manner(free-flight)-soaring the sky in exactly the same way as the birds do. Come and experience stunning views of the North Devon Coastline!

Woolacombe Surf Centre is Woolacombe's highest rated & qualified surf school / water sports provider! Professionally run & based in the heart of Woolacombe, North Devon. WSC is accredited as a ‘Centre of Excellence’ by Surfing England, the highest attainable level. All our coaches are fully qualified instructors & beach lifeguards with many years coaching experience with a true passion for surfing and watersports. We operate our surf lessons on the beautiful Woolacombe Beach, awarded the best beach in the UK 2015 & 2016. With 3 miles of golden sand facing the Atlantic we have a great learning environment for surfing. Our kayaking and coasteering trips are hosted on the breathtaking coastline of North Devon. We also offer top quality surf hire equipment, from surfboards, bodyboards, wetsuits right through to stand up paddle boards (SUP'S) and kayaks. All sessions are 2.5 hours long which include all equipment required and coaching throughout, we also take photos (FREE) with our in water camera to immortalise you finest surfing moments!

Borough Farm, home of Channel Five's 'Mist-sheepdog tales', has hosted Sheepdog Displays since 1998. Tues, 11am Farmyard Show (July and August) Wed 6pm Sheepdog and Falconry Displays (May-Sept) Thurs 6pm Shepherding Experience walks (May-Sept) For a full list of events please visit the Borough Farm website Shepherd David Kennard hosts Tuesdays Farmyard Show, with an hour of hilarious antics, as Alfie the sheepdog, tells the story of the duck in the castle, with the help of a host of farmyard friends. For Wednesday evenings show David is joined by Exmoor falconer George Pile, with his delightful collection of Kestrels, Owls and Falcons. Sheepdogs Fly, Zola, Alf and Sweep are put through their paces as they work far into the distance, or close at hand in the ring with more Sheepdog and Duck fun All set against the backdrop of the beautiful Borough Valley. With teas, coffees and the finest homemade cakes served at the Borough Farm Shepherd's hut (barbeque too during July and August)and under cover seating for the occasional damp evenings, we hope that your visit to Borough Farm will truly be "an unforgettable country evening" On Thursday evenings David takes small groups on a walk around the stunning Morte Point headland. David has farmed the land for nearly 20 years and this opportunity to watch his top sheepdog Fly working in natural environment is simply breathtaking.