What Creates Ocean Waves?
A guide to understanding how, where and why ocean waves are formed. Waves are created by localised winds or storms out to sea that break when they reach land. To understand waves, you need to understand how they are created and what factors affect the size, shape and speed. The main factors are the wind, […]
Newquay the Ibiza of the UK?
Holiday makers swap Ibiza sunshine for Cornish Beaches Best of Newquay Summer! Is Newquay the new Ibiza? UK Holidaymakers certainly think so – reports of UK residents swapping the chaos of flights to Ibiza for the Coast of Cornwall have made national news. Here at the Newquay Activity Centre, we’re inclined to agree. Newquay is […]
Waves Of Fun For RAF Families At Newquay Activity Centre
Newquay Activity Centre recently welcomed RAF St Mawgan Station Commander and several RAF families to experience a day of ocean adventures with their team at Fistral Beach. The RAF St Mawgan Community Team recently launched a new RAF Families Wetsuit Programme to encourage children to enjoy the sea more and upcycle their wetsuits once they […]
Beach Safety Guide
Your guide to staying safe on Cornwall beaches this summer Safety Essentials In The Sea Wildlife On the Beach Outdoor Activities FAQ Stay safe on your holidays and at the beach this summer by knowing, understanding and recognising potential dangers. Read this beach safety guide to equip yourself with the knowledge to safeguard yourself, your […]
Top 5 Eats In Newquay This Summer
Newquay is fast becoming the coolest surf town in the UK, with this summer seeing an influx in vibrant new cafes, pop ups and restaurants, serving everything from street food and sushi to waffles and coffee. Here’s our top five picks for this summer: Pachanga, Newquay Nestled in the heart of Newquay , Pachanga is […]
Innovation in the Wild: Circular Economy training in Newquay
Newquay was the location for a new style of business support developed by the University of Exeter, which is all about getting outside and doing things differently to spark new ideas in your business. The into the wild series, takes enterprises into spaces that invigorate and inspire, using a combination of methods that enable open […]
2024 Season Starts With Instructor Training!
We pride ourselves on having the best trained instructors in the business, so with the summer season in Newquay fast approaching we welcomed back our team with a training evening and social event! The focus was on getting things right for our customers, so every activity we host is the best it can be. Some […]
What Level Surfer Am I?
Your Guide To Surfing Ability Levels Surfing skills can be categorised into three levels. To learn more about these surf skill levels read on below. Want to determine your surfer level? Jump straight to our What Surfer Level Am I Quiz. Beginner Surfer Beginner surfers are those who have recently started surfing Intermediate Surfer Intermediate […]
Outdoor Instructor Qualifications Explained
If you’re thinking about booking onto one of our outdoor activities and would like to know more about the safety qualifications our instructors hold, you’re in the right place. Here at Newquay Activity Centre we’re not just about delivering outdoor activity experiences. We get that you want peace of mind and to know that you […]