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8 reasons to love winter watersports in Cornwall

8 reasons to love winter watersports in Cornwall

December 27 2021

For those in the know watersports are best in winter. Forget cold feet and ice cream headaches, modern wetsuits take care of this, think big regular swells and quieter beaches.  Surfing, bodyboarding, coasteering, stand-up paddle boarding, they’re all for the taking says the ocean mad team at Newquay Activity Centre, Cornwall’s number one watersports school. 1. The crowds &ndash...

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Eating out in and around Newquay

Eating out in and around Newquay

December 04 2021

Surf, sand and seriously good food. Cornwall certainly is one of the UK’s foodie hotspots. From award-winning fine dining options to down-to-earth, homely restaurants, cool eateries and trendy take-aways, Cornwall has it all. Whilst staying with us, you should definitely sample some delicious local produce. We’ve collected a few ideas for eating out, in and around Newquay, but recommend...

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Where can I go for a weekend in the UK?

Where can I go for a weekend in the UK?

March 18 2019

Well it’s official, Cornwall has been officially voted the best destination for a Staycation in the UK in a recent poll by CEWE a specialist photo printing firm. It surveyed the most popular locations across the UK and voters opted for our beautiful county.  It beat off stiff competition from weekend favourites such as Devon, Edinburgh and London for the national favourite break. The ...

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Cornwall Half Term Fun - The best family attractions

Cornwall Half Term Fun - The best family attractions

January 23 2019

Half-term’s on the way and no matter which direction you travel in Cornwall you’ll come across family attractions for all ages.  Indoors or outdoors, sunshine or rain, we’ve got you covered for ideas for an action-packed school holiday.    Newquay - 1.5 mile (Yep on the doorstep!)  Blue Reef Aquarium Perched on the edge of Towan beach, the Blue Reef Aquarium...

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Top Ten Beach Games for Children

Top Ten Beach Games for Children

February 04 2018

The best beach games for children to keep your little ones happy and give yourself some time to relax. Finally the holidays have arrived and with the lovely summer weather in Cornwall it’s time to hit the beach. Don’t you just love the moment when you sit down on your beach towel, sun in your face, book in your hand and you know, the family holidays have officially...

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