Watergate Bay Touring Park
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Watergate Bay Touring Park is four miles from the Cornish surfing capital of Newquay, but that’s no scandal – it has a countryside setting in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with the pristine sands of Watergate Bay a mere half mile away for surfing, sand artistry, rock pooling or just lying on the sand reading important papers (holiday novels, mainly).
For those too relaxed to walk, there’s a free minibus in school holidays running from the park to Watergate Bay five times a day apart from Saturdays, or just stay on site instead: there are tons of things to do at this well-maintained family run park to suit all ages and tastes, including tennis, clambering around on the pirate play equipment, kids’ club, games room, skate park and indoor and outdoor heated pools – the latter with a retractable roof to pull over on rainy days. Clever.
Essentials are well covered too, with centrally heated amenity buildings, an on-site shop, bar and café. There’s free wifi across the park if you’ve brought your laptop or tablet; if not, there are internet computers in the amusement arcade.
Nearby attractions and activities
This part of Cornwall is stuffed with secluded coves, towering cliffs and sandy beaches, with seaside towns and villages scattered along the coast. But back to Watergate Bay first: the popular beach is big enough to stay uncrowded in the summer months and stretches for two and a half miles at low tide. It’s lifeguarded during summer and there are safe swimming areas for little squirts, with regular events including beach polo, Zapcat racing and family days in peak season – and a watersports and beach sports academy to help newbies dip their toe in the water or sand. Looking for refreshments? Jamie Oliver’s restaurant Fifteen Cornwall is just above the beach.
Beachcombers can walk from Watergate Bay direct to Newquay, Cornwall’s surfing capital with surf schools and surf championships; even Newquay Golf Club overlooks the world-famous views of surfers’ paradise Fistral Beach. Mawgan Porth is also popular for surfers and has the South West Coast Path running along behind it for those who prefer to stay on land.
Watergate Bay is about an hour’s drive from the artisty haven of St Ives, voted Cornwall’s Best Seaside Town in 2010 and 2011, and with four beaches here to laze around on after a visit to Tate St Ives. Or follow your nose to Padstow, ten miles away from Watergate Bay and a pull for foodie types with four Rick Stein restaurants; arrange a sea-fishing trip from here or Newquay to land your own local catch.
For rainy days or day trips, there are endless attractions around Newquay and the rest of Cornwall: Newquay Zoo and the Blue Reef Aquarium for mini naturalists; going under the domes of the Eden Project; exploring china clay country and the Clay Trails, or getting historical at Cornwall’s old houses and castles.
Attractions near Watergate Bay Touring Park
Must see
- Newquay Zoo (3.1 miles)
- Blue Reef Aquarium (3.3 miles)
- Fistral Beach (3.7 miles)
National Trust
- Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps (2.2 miles)
- Trerice (4.3 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Watergate Bay Touring Park
Watergate (0.7 miles) Beach - Excellent Water Quality Beaches Surfing
Mawgan Porth (1.3 miles) Beaches Surfing
Porth (2.1 miles) Beaches
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Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Touring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers
Electrical hook-up points for tourers
Fully serviced pitches
Motorhome service point
Seasonal pitches
Tourer storage facilities
Water hook-up points for tourers
Rules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Surf school nearby
Watersports nearby
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Type
Large (51-200 pitches)
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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St Columb Minor (Cornwall): Church St Coach Stop — 2.3mi
Newquay: Porthfour Turn Coach Stop — 2.4mi
Newquay Bus Station — 3.5mi
- Train stations
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Quintrell Downs Rail Station — 3.0mi
Newquay Rail Station — 3.1mi
St Columb Road Rail Station — 5.1mi
- Ferry ports
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Padstow Ferry Landing — 7.7mi
Rock Padstow Ferry Landing — 8.1mi
Tolverne Ferry Landing — 15.6mi
- Airports
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Newquay St Mawgan Airport — 1.0mi
Directions
Leave the A30 dual carriageway at the Victoria, Roche turning after you have passed Bodmin. Take the first exit off the roundabout at the end of this slip-road. Stay on this road until you see signs for the airport. Follow this sign throughout. After passing the airport terminal building, turn left onto the B3276. Half a mile from here, turn right into the park. Alternatively, from Newquay, take the B3276 coast road. The park is signposted from Watergate Bay.
Public transport - use the Newquay to Padstow bus service number 556. The bus stop is at the entrance to our park.
Permitted arrival time
From 12 noon
Cancellation policy
No refunds are given but a credit note may be given under exceptional circumstances.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
Payment of balance is due 14 days before arrival or as soon as possible if your stay is within 14 days. Please contact site to arrange payment.
Cards accepted on the park
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsPlease note
ANY BOOKINGS TAKEN OVER A BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND MUST BE FOR A MINIMUM OF THREE NIGHTS
All 16amp Electric Pitches now available for the Spring Bank Holiday weekend are on our Outer Park only.
Check availability at Watergate Bay Touring Park…
9m x 9m grass pitch without electric, including an awning, gazebo and pup tent.
Max. persons: unlimited
9m x 9m grass pitch with 16 amp electric hook-up, including an awning, gazebo and pup tent.
Max. persons: unlimited
12m x 9m grass pitch with 16-amp electric hook-up, including an awning, gazebo and pup tent.
Max. persons: unlimited
9m x 9m grass pitch with 16-amp electric hook-up, mains water point, and mains drainage point. Includes an awning, gazebo and pup tent.
Max. persons: unlimited
