Witches on the Water: Newquay Celebrates Halloween with a Spooky Stand Up Paddleboard Spectacle
A Spellbinding Start to Halloween in Newquay On the 22nd of October, Newquay Activity Centre joined forces with Newquay Business Improvement District to cast a Halloween spell across the bay, hosting a Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Tour like no other. Cloaked in black gowns and pointy hats, a coven of paddling witches glided from Newquay Harbour […]
Newquay Activity Centre Wins Best Surf School at the UK Surf Awards 2025
A Landmark Moment for Newquay’s Surf Community We are absolutely stoked to announce that Newquay Activity Centre has been crowned Best Surf School at the UK Surf Awards 2025! The prestigious event took place during the UK Surfskate Expo from 12th – 14th September, hosted at Newquay Sports Centre, Concrete Wave Skate Park, and Fistral […]
From School Pupils to Adventure Professionals
Heath, Harrison, Rudi and Zak’s Journey with Newquay Activity Centre At Newquay Activity Centre, our commitment goes far beyond providing unforgettable surf lessons, coasteering adventures, and paddleboarding sessions. We’re also deeply invested in our local community, actively nurturing Cornwall’s young talent and guiding local students from classroom novices to highly skilled adventure instructors. Today, we […]
Honoured Guests at RAF St Mawgan’s Annual Reception
Strengthening Local Ties Through Adventure and Collaboration Last week, our Director Rob Barber was invited to attend the Station Commander’s Annual Reception at RAF St Mawgan – an event we’ve been honoured to be invited to for the past six years. The evening brought together military personnel, local business leaders and community partners from across […]
RAF St Mawgan Adventurous Training – Family Surf Day in Newquay
Free Surf Day with Newquay Activity Centre – 11 May 2025 Last weekend, RAF families based at RAF St Mawgan came together for a day of surf, sunshine and shared experience on the Cornish coast – thanks to Newquay Activity Centre’s free family adventure session. Now in its fourth year, this initiative is part of […]
Wild Camping Cornwall 2025 – The Complete Local’s Guide
Fancy falling asleep to Atlantic surf and waking up on a clifftop carpet of thrift? As coast-safety instructors at Newquay Activity Centre and regular contributors to our blog, we’ve bivvied everywhere from Porth Joke to Bodmin Moor. Below you’ll find the law, map of wild camping sites Cornwall, kit list, tide-time tricks, and expert tips […]
Sensational Spring In Newquay
Spring Vibes and Saltwater Smiles – April Adventures in Newquay April 2025 has delivered exactly what we live for in Newquay. Clear skies, gentle swells, and calm conditions made this Easter break one of the best we’ve seen in years. From family surf lessons to glassy kayak tours, our guests have been experiencing all the […]
Newquay Wildlife – 80 Marine Species Spotted While Coasteering in Cornwall!
There are adventures – and then there are wild adventures. On a recent Low Tide Coasteering session, held in collaboration with the Cornwall Wildlife Trust, turned out to be one for the books, revealing the incredible marine biodiversity that thrives right under our wetsuited noses along Newquay’s rugged coastline. With the help of an extreme […]
SURF! – 100 Years of Waveriding in Cornwall
From vintage wave-chasers to modern-day surf heroes, an epic new exhibition is making waves at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall – and we’re beyond stoked to have played a part. A Look into Cornish Surfing History Running from Friday 28 March 2025 to January 2027, SURF! is a landmark exhibition exploring the last 100 years […]