Treat your family to an amazing ocean based activity this holiday! As Tripadvisor’s #1 provider of water sport activities in Cornwall’s adventure capital, Newquay activity centre is the best choice for family activities in Newquay!
Our expert team have over 20 years experience leading people of all ages on exhilarating coastal adventures. We have pioneered a range of specialist activities for families in Newquay, perfect for unforgettable family days out. Choose from one of our fun family activity holidays in Newquay
Newquay’s dramatic cliffs and hidden coves are the perfect family playground - a place to build confidence, try something new and reconnect with the outdoors beside some of the UK’s best beaches.
With over 20 years of experience, Newquay Activity Centre offers an unbeatable range of adventures from the heart of Newquay. We offer great family discounts - simply book online or get in touch with our team to start organising your next adventure in Newquay.
Discover Cornwall’s hidden coastline just moments from Newquay town centre, with Fistral, Great Western and Towan beaches right on our doorstep. We take families beyond the busy sands and along spectacular cliff-lines only accessible by sea, where seals and dolphins are often spotted. Each session is tailored to your group, blending essential coastal safety skills with exciting exploration of the Gazzle Peninsula’s caves, inlets and natural water features. Shaped by the day’s conditions, every adventure combines fun, confidence-building and unforgettable family memories on the Cornish coast.
Our fantastic team are industry experts with a wealth of international experience. Every activity has been risk assessed by our instructors to ensure our coastal adventures in Newquay are the perfect combination of enjoyable adrenaline-fuelled fun.
We provide all the high-quality equipment your family needs for a safe and comfortable adventure, including warm, flexible wetsuits, market-leading Nookie helmets and supportive YAK buoyancy aids. Trainers are available to hire if you’d prefer not to get your own wet. Depending on your chosen activity, you’ll use quality soft-top surfboards, single and double kayaks, premium paddleboards with paddles, plus a huge range of bodyboards and swim fins suitable for all ages and abilities.
We pride ourselves on making every coasteer special and our reviews are testament to that. We have over 4311 5 star Google & Tripadvisor reviews!
We booked a Super SUP tour and were so nervous - but the team were amazing, adapted to us and made it unforgettable. Even non-swimmers felt safe!
Kelly, Tripadvisor
Best family activity we’ve done - coasteering with our teenage daughters was amazing. Amy was a fantastic guide. Highly recommend!
Pat, Tripadvisor
Absolutely fantastic private surf lesson with Amy and Harry. Clear coaching had us standing by the end. Thank you for a wonderful day!
Karolina, Google
Brilliant family coasteering experience. Finley was amazing and kept us feeling safe and confident, even in big waves!
Rosanna, Tripadvisor
Fantastic beginners surf lesson for our family. Venetia and Zak kept us safe, warm and smiling - my daughter is now hooked on surfing!
Louise, Google
Amazing morning paddleboarding down the Gannel with James. Relaxed, informative and fun for all abilities - plus great photos included!
Diane, Tripadvisor
We are licensed by AALA (Adventure Activities Licensing Authority) and are a recognised Training centre for SLSGB (Surf Life Saving Great Britain), the only one in Newquay. Understand what these outdoor activity qualifications mean for your safety and enjoyment.
The Perfect location for Family Adventures in Newquay
Newquay Activity Centre’s base near Towan beach is the perfect place to park your gear and get kitted out for your tailored group activities. We provide heated changing rooms, hot outdoor showers, separate male and female toilets and safe storage for all of your belongings, giving you peace of mind before, during and after hitting our coastline. We’ve got you covered to ensure everyone enjoys our coastal adventures in Newquay.
Education
Our outdoor activities are developed to be the perfect combination of adrenaline fuelled fun and essential sea safety. Tides, rip currents, rocks, the role of lifeguards and basic first aid; once you know about them, it is hard to forget them.
Our team of professionals have years of personal experience underpinning their qualifications and a wealth of knowledge to share. You’ll gain more than just new confidence on our coastal adventures in Newquay.
A huge range of activities
Newquay’s Atlantic coastline has loads to offer and we take full advantage of it! Want to learn to surf in Newquay, no problem, our Newquay Surf School has lessons and surf hire to suit everyone.
Our Newquay Coasteering centre enables you to journey along the rocky cliffs and tidal areas of the coastline, climbing and jumping your way to the finish line.
Kayaking in Newquay is an amazing experience. We have several different routes either in the ocean or along the Gannel Estuary.
Paddleboarding is the fastest growing watersport in the UK and it’s easy to see why! Join us on our Newquay paddleboard trips, great for those looking to explore the coast, or a great opportunity to try a board before you buy.
Bodyboarding is an amazing sport to get your whole family in the water. We are the Newquay bodyboarding experts, our Director Rob was former British and European champion!
The Super SUP is a unique experience like no other. We are the only activity centre to offer Super SUP in Newquay. It’s a great way to get your whole group onto the water together.
We also offer other unique activities, our Newquay Coastal Adventures are exclusive to us and offer a range of different experiences for you to try.
Newquay Activity Centre have been delivering outdoor activities in Cornwall for over 25 years, and we’re proud to be the longest running provider of coasteers in Newquay. We’re proud of our number 1 ranking on trip advisor and we are two time winners of the Cornwall Tourism Awards and gold winners of the South West Tourism Awards.
We are proud to have been recognised and sponsored by Rip Curl; they are a leader in watersport equipment, apparel and wetsuits, and have recognised Newquay Activity Centre as a centre of excellence in Cornwall.
We also provide AT for our military services, and have regular visits from the Army, Navy and RAF and are proud to be a recognised centre for Help For Heroes. This means we regularly organise military adventure training packages that meet their high standards. Their core values of teamwork, developing leadership and other personal qualities is necessary to withstand the rigours of operational service.
All outdoor activities are only as good as the route, your instructor and your gear. We pride ourselves on exceeding expectations in all these areas.
WetsuitÂ
You’ll be suited up in a top of the range, warm, comfortable and flexible wetsuit. Being toasty warm and having the freedom to move in the water ensures you’ll enjoy the time in the water as much as possible.
Helmet
We are as serious about safety as we are passionate our activities. For some sessions you will be fitted with a ‘Nookie’ helmet. Nookie are the market leaders in safety equipment. Their helmets are comfortable, adjustable and offer unrivalled protection.
Buoyancy Aid
For some activities, above your wetsuit but below your rash vest, you’ll be wearing a YAK buoyancy aid. These lightweight flotation aids are ergonomically designed to offer maximum buoyancy and comfort whilst not impeding your coasteering experience.
Trainers
We have a large range of resilient sports trainers available to rent when participating in certain activities. So instead of you worrying about ruining your own shoes, you can concentrate on enjoying the wild ocean adventure.
For over 20 years our knowledgeable and passionate coaches have pioneered the training of surfing, bodyboarding and coasteering instructors.
Explore our top outdoor activities in Newquay, from surf lessons and coasteering to Super SUP adventures - unforgettable, instructor-led experiences on Cornwall’s stunning coastline for all abilities.
Newquay’s historic coastline holds a host of secrets just waiting to be discovered, including hidden coves, smugglers caves, craggy inlets and natural rapids to explore during our coastal adventures!
If it’s the ultimate experience you’re after, the Family Coasteer & Super SUP is definitely for you. It’s three of our best activities combined and features a Coasteer tour, accessed by travelling on our Super SUP and stopping off to snorkel and view the under water world on the way!
Want to become a surfer? There is now better place to start than here in Newquay with one of our Family Surf Lessons. We teach you the fundamentals along with important beach safety so you can start your surfing journey in a safe and confident manner.
So what are you waiting for? Get in touch, book your Newquay coastal adventure and start exploring.
Newquay Activity Centre is open 7 days a week all year round. You can book online or call us on 01637 877722 or pop into our centre at 60 Fore Street, Newquay, TR7 1LW to book a lesson today!
