Newquay Activity Centre has over 25 years experience running unforgettable kid’s outdoor activities in Cornwall. We are located in Newquay, Cornwall’s adventure playground.
Our specialist adventures are specifically designed to combine fun-filled quests with sea safety education. Bringing learning out of the classroom and down to the beach for all ages to enjoy is our ultimate aim! Newquay’s beaches and coastlines are the perfect playground so kick back, relax and let us lead your children on the best kid’s adventures in Newquay!
Newquay’s dramatic cliffs and hidden coves are the ultimate playground for kids - a place to build confidence, try new challenges and reconnect with the outdoors beside some of the UK’s best beaches.
With over 20 years of experience, Newquay Activity Centre delivers exciting, confidence-building adventures for kids right in the heart of Newquay. Planning for a school, club or youth group? We offer group discounts - just get in touch with our friendly team to start organising your next kids’ adventure in Newquay.
Give your kids an adventure they’ll never forget, just moments from Newquay town centre and close to Fistral, Great Western and Towan beaches. From sheltered Towan Beach, we guide young explorers towards the Gazzle Peninsula’s caves, hidden coves and natural water features, with seals and dolphins often spotted along the way. Through hands-on fun, children learn essential beach safety skills such as understanding tides, recognising rip currents and respecting marine life. Our expert instructors tailor every session to your child’s age and ability, creating exciting, confidence-building experiences your family will remember long after the day ends.
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 equipment your child needs for a safe and exciting session, including warm, flexible wetsuits, market-leading Nookie helmets and supportive YAK buoyancy aids for maximum comfort and protection. Trainers are available to hire if you’d rather not get their shoes wet. Depending on the activity, kids will use quality soft-top surfboards, single and double kayaks, premium paddleboards and paddles, plus a wide range of bodyboards and swim fins suited to younger adventurers.
We pride ourselves on making every kids activity special and our reviews are testament to that. We have over 4311 5 star Google & Tripadvisor reviews!
Amazing coasteering experience - safe, fun and full of wildlife. Finlay and Zak were brilliant with the kids. We’ll be back!
Andy, Tripadvisor
Brilliant surf lesson - the kids built confidence, felt safe and had loads of fun. Sasha’s coaching made it a great experience!
Amjad, Google
Highly recommend surf lesson - kids built confidence, felt safe and had loads of fun. Sam managed mixed ages brilliantly. A memorable experience!
Farah, Tripadvisor
Super coasteering experience - the kids felt supported and built confidence. Oleks was brilliant and we even saw seals and jellyfish!
Nicola, Tripadvisor
Brilliant bodyboarding lesson - the kids felt at ease and had loads of fun. Daisy’s energy and coaching made it a great experience!
Paul, Tripadvisor
Amazing coasteering activity - kids loved it! James was knowledgeable, engaging and made it great fun. Highly recommend!
Victoria, Google
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 Coastal 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.
A outdoor activites are only as good as the route, your instructor and your gear. We pride ourselves on exceeding expectations in all these areas.
Wetsuit
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 Kids Bodyboarding Lesson is definitely for you. It’s a great introduction into the water and full of thrills and excitement for all.
Want to become a surfer? There is now better place to start than here in Newquay with one of our Beginner 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!
