What to do and see in Newquay, England: The Best Water Sports

December 2, 2021 Carley Gatson

Catch a wave in Cornwall! Beach, surfing, and scenery draw the crowds to Newquay every summer. Perfect your tan on the beach, paddle in the shallows, or join the surfers out at sea. Just out of town, the Holywell Bay Fun Park, Newquay Zoo, and Blue Reef Aquarium provide family fun, and dedicated cycling tracks offer an alternate way to tour nearby towns of Bodmin, Padstow, and Truro.
Restaurants in Newquay

1. Quiksilver Surf School Newquay

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Quiksilver Surf School Newquay

Directly over-looking the southern end of Fistral beach in Newquay, we cater to all levels of surfer from complete beginner to advanced wave riders. Everything is provided for you to make the experience as memorable as possible. From a wide choice of surfboards to indoor changing facilities and hot showers. Coasteering, stand up paddle boarding and body board lessons are also available.

2. Vertical Descents Cornwall

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Vertical Descents Cornwall

No.1 Adventure Activity Centre. We are the specialists in water,rock,wind & land based activities across Newquay and Cornwall.Vertical Descents is ideally situated for your fun packed day out wherever you are. We run over 20 activities with our Coasteering Centre, Surf School, Kite School, Kayaking & Surf Rafting Centres. With numerous other activities we have your holiday adventure covered for all groups, ages and abilities to suit your needs. With trips running an all year round we offer tailor-made packages including multi-activity days, stag/hen packages including accommodation, military adventure training, school/scout group residential's and corporate events. With centres also across Scotland too. All our centres are AALA Licensed to take juniors on adventurous activities.We are also a part of the National Coasteering Charter.

3. Hotrock Coasteer

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Hotrock Coasteer

Hotrock Coasteer are Newquay's original Coasteering specialist. We have been specializing in adventure activities since 1997.Coasteering is the ultimate ocean wilderness adventure sport. Exploring the rocky, towering sea cliffs of the UK, scrambling & rock climbing, adventure swimming, cliff jumping from 4ft to 35ft, exploring ocean caves, discovering old smugglers paths, whirling in whirlpools, spinning in stoppers and of course swimming with the local marine life. We are Proud to Specialize!

4. Newquay Activity Centre

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Newquay Activity Centre

Discover The Best Adventure Activities In Newquay With Newquay Activity Centre! With over 20 years industry experience, our award-winning activities guarantee grin-inducing fun for all. Surfing, bodyboarding, coasteering, SUP, Kayaking; we do it all and more here in Cornwall’s adventure capital. New skills are gained and great memories made with Newquay Activity centre. Our fantastic team are industry experts with a wealth of international experience. So what are you waiting for? Get in touch and try the best outdoor activities in Newquay.

5. Escape Surf School

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Escape Surf School

The Escape Surf School is one of the longest running surf schools, in Newquay, Cornwall. Founded in 2004, we provide surf coaching at all levels, whether you are a complete beginner or have been surfing for some time, Escape Surf School can provide you with the surf coaching level you need to progress further with your surfing. We are a specialist surf school. We only teach surfing and our surf coaches all have years of experience in both surfing and coaching. We use top quality equipment, including winter wet-suits, and provide boots & gloves in the colder months. We use premium surf boards and hold a variety of board types, manufacturers and sizes in stock to ensure our clients use the best board for their ability and the conditions. We have premium facilities, including separate male & female changing rooms, hot showers, towels, hairdryers, as well as a bar & restaurant and probably the best view in Newquay! Contact our friendly team for more information

6. Westcountry Surf School

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Westcountry Surf School

Westcountry Surf School is a fun, personal and professional surf school based in Newquay, Cornwall. We are a family operated surf school and we want you to feel part of our surfing family after your first surf lesson. As well as having as much fun as possible, we give out expert coaching with a very personal tuition of 1 coach to a maximum of 6 students per lesson ratio. This means we can give you the time to help your surfing progress. Your day surfing will also be captured with GoPro cameras in the water (upon request). This is a great way to progress quicker but also it captures your fun and smile. We offer a FREE local pickup and drop off service. So if your staying in and around Newquay, its completely hassle free. We are all active RNLI lifeguards and have been working on the beaches since we were 17. We want to pass on the key beach safety knowledge that we have learnt over the years to you guys, so you can be self-sufficient in the water.

7. Winterwaves Surf Hire

Winterwaves Surf Hire

SURF HIRE. Newquay, Cornwall. We provide FREE Delivery and Collection to Newquays Beaches and Accommodation. Beginner Soft Foam Surfboards. Intermediate/Advanced Surfboards. Bodyboards. Stand-up Paddleboards. Wetsuits and Cold Water Kits (Hood, Gloves & Boots). We hire on an hourly basis from 1 hour through to daily and weekly hires. The choice is yours! For group booking discounts, please contact us.

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