Looking to try a new adventure in the new year? 2020 has been a year to make the most of the great outdoors, and the extraordinary experiences the UK has to offer.

10 of the most popular experiences of 2020

Looking for an activity when restrictions allow? Even though it might be difficult to go on a ski trip abroad this year, there are plenty of

Looking for an activity to enjoy when restrictions allow? Even though it might be difficult to go on a ski trip abroad this year, there are plenty of places to go skiing in the UK. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, it is a brilliant opportunity to get active and ...

5 places to go skiing in the UK this season

Are you looking for the perfect Christmas present? Give someone an awesome experience this year

Are you looking for the perfect Christmas present? Give someone an awesome experience this year! Get a voucher for an adventure activity and gift an epic experience to someone you care about.

10 wonderful experience gifts this Christmas

Are you on the hunt for a new adventure or know someone that loves trying new activities? Here's 5 awesome experiences for you to try

Are you on the hunt for a new adventure or know someone that loves trying new activities? When restrictions allow it's time to plan some incredible experiences in the great outdoors. All of the following activities are based in the glorious Southampton, so whether you are local to the area ...

5 adventure activities in Southampton

Do you enjoy exciting activities or know someone with a thirst for adventure? We have some fantastic experiences for you to try when lockdown eases!

Do you enjoy new and exciting activities or know someone with a thirst for adventure? We have some fantastic experiences on offer for you to try when the lockdown eases!

5 adventure activities in the North of England

The South of England offers a huge variety of kayaking and canoeing locations, from azure seas, meandering rivers and glistening lakes.

10 places to go kayaking and canoeing in the South

Go on a paddle and explore the many beautiful bays and waterways around South of England. Why not get an activity voucher to have an adventure to look forward to, or maybe gift someone an experience this Christmas?

10 places to go kayaking and canoeing in the South of England

Halloween is here again! And it's the perfect time to embrace your fears and have tonnes of fun.

Halloween is here again! And it's the perfect time to embrace your fears and have tonnes of fun. However, it doesn’t mean you cannot celebrate and enjoy some incredibly thrilling and spooky activities. To give you some spooky inspiration, we have listed 3 haunting Halloween experiences to try this year.

3 spooky activities to try this Halloween

Are you looking for a challenge that is both new and exciting? Try a new watersports this year.

Are you looking for a challenge that is both new and exciting? Try a new watersports this year! Get outside, soak up the fresh air and have an amazing time with your friends or family. If you’re keen on exploring, canoeing, SUP and kayaking offer brilliant adventure opportunities. If you’re ...

5 reasons to give watersports a go

Wales is well known as a country of dazzling landscapes and pristine nature offering an abundance of marvellous experiences for you to try!

Are you on the hunt for a new adventure? Wales is well known as a country of dazzling landscapes and pristine nature offering an abundance of marvellous experiences for you to try!

10 adventure activities to try in Wales

The South West coast is one of the most popular destinations for watersports in the UK. It’s home to some of the best locations to go Stand

The South West coast is one of the most popular destinations for watersports in the UK. It’s home to some of the best locations to go Stand Up Paddleboarding with a large array of stunningly beautiful winding rivers, pristine lakes and tranquil coastal bays. Paddleboarding is an incredibly fun and ...

10 of the best places to SUP in the South West

Did you know that the UK is one of the best places in the world to learn how to kitesurf? We've listed 5 of our favourite places to go.

Did you know that the UK is one of the best places in the world to learn how to kitesurf? We might not have the white sands and clear waters like the Caribbean, but what we lack in tropical conditions we sure make up for with wind conditions, beautiful beaches, and great teaching facilities!

5 places to go kitesurfing on the South Coast UK

Interested in trying some new adventures in Scotland? We have some amazing outdoor escapades on offer from a range of experience providers

Interested in trying some new adventures in Scotland? We have some amazing outdoor escapades on offer from a great range of experience providers. Well known as a country of outstanding natural beauty and rugged landscapes, take in the delights, rich history and experience something new. Whether you’re seeking high adrenaline ...

5 adventure activities in Scotland

Are you looking for an action-packed experience? Wales is the perfect place for the adventure seeker! Find out more in our article.

Are you looking for an extraordinary action-packed experience to try this year? Wales is the perfect place for the adventure seeker, home to the most incredible landscapes and offering a wide range of activities. It is renowned for its strikingly rugged coastline, green rolling hills, pristine lakes and world-class beaches. ...

5 thrilling activities to try in Wales this year

Are you looking for activities for the whole family? After many months in lockdown, we are all eager to get outside and enjoy a new adventure

Are you looking for activities for the whole family? After many months in lockdown, we are all eager to get outside to make the most of the British outdoors. Now is the perfect time to embark on new family adventures!

5 family adventures near London to try this season

Our Irish partner outlets are now welcoming back you adventure seekers for some outdoor fun! What will be your next experience?

Our Irish partner outlets are now welcoming back you adventure seekers for some outdoor fun! Experience the wonders of the beautiful countryside and spend some time in unspoilt nature. We’ve come up with 5 awesome activities for you to try in radiant Ireland. From ...

5 adventure activities to try in Ireland

Are you looking to branch out and try something different? There is a whole world of wonderful and wacky experiences out there!

Are you looking to branch out and try something different this year? There is a whole world of wonderful and wacky experiences available to try in the UK.

5 unique experiences to try this year

We recently sat down with Piers Osborne, the founder of Back of Beyond Adventures, to find out more about their amazing activities and the world of watersports

We recently sat down with Piers Osborne, the founder of Back of Beyond Adventures, for a coffee and chatter, to find out why everyone should take this opportunity to get back out on the water.

The wonderful world of Back of Beyond Adventures

Finally, the wait is over! Feel the freedom of the outdoors, spend quality time with friends or challenge yourself to something completely new.

Eager to change up your routine and try something different this 2020? Finally, the wait is over! Many experience providers have reopened and are offering a large array of awesome activities. Feel the freedom of the outdoors, spend quality time with friends or challenge yourself to something completely new. To guide you on your new adventure, we’ve listed 10 awesome activities to try this year!

10 awesome activities to try this year!

Now that summer is back on, our Cornish partner outlets are opening their doors for all you adventure seekers once more.

Now that summer is back on, our Cornish partner outlets are opening their doors for all you adventure seekers once more. We’ve listed 5 incredible activities for you to try in Cornwall. Explore golden sandy beaches, perfect waves, caves and cliffs.

5 adventure activities to try in Cornwall

Are you eager to get outside this summer and challenge yourself to a new adventure? The southwest is full of awesome activities to try!

Are you eager to get outside this summer and challenge yourself to a new adventure? The southwest coast is a popular summer destination as it is home to an array of beautiful beaches and stunning landscapes. It’s also full of a wide range of different activities to get stuck into!

7 great summer adventure activities near Bristol

During the lockdown we've dreamt of those thrilling summer watersports adventures. Here we've listed some amazing places to go Kitesurfing!

During the lockdown months many of us have been dreaming of those thrilling watersports activities we have longed to try. Here we've listed some amazing places to go Kitesurfing!

The eola bucket list: Kitesurfing

Don't forget all the great adventures that awaits!  We've listed 3 awesome places to go canoeing near London

We've listed 3 awesome places to go canoeing near London. Escape the hectic streets of the city and get out on the stunning canals and rivers around London

3 great places to go canoeing near London

Are you looking to escape the city and experience the outdoors? What better way to enjoy a day out than by going surfing.

Are you looking to escape the city and head to the beach? The easing of lockdown measures finally makes day trips and holidays possible once again. The UK is home to many beautiful coastlines and long stretches of golden sandy beaches. What better way to enjoy a day out than by going surfing? We’ve listed the best surfing locations near London. You’ll be surprised, it’s a shorter journey than you think, with many popular spots within just 2hr journey from Central London!

The best surfing locations near London

Take the opportunity to visit the UK’s stunning beaches and enjoy the thrill of one of the world's most exciting watersports.

If you are an adrenaline seeker, looking to escape the city, why not try kitesurfing? Take the opportunity to visit the UK’s stunning long stretches of beaches and enjoy the thrill of one of the world's most exciting watersports. We have listed 5 of the best places to go kitesurfing near London.

5 of the best places to go kitesurfing near London

Discover some of the best places to escape the city and go stand-up paddleboarding in London.

Discover the best places to go stand-up paddleboarding in London. A great way to escape the busy city and get out on the river.

5 of the best places to go stand-up paddleboarding in London

Snowsport England, Snowsport Scotland and Snowsport Wales have confirmed a partnership with activity booking platform, eola

Snowsport England, Snowsport Scotland and Snowsport Wales have confirmed a partnership with activity booking platform, eola, which will see them become the headline sponsor for the GBR ski race Series from 2020. The eola GBR Series 2020 brings the highest level of ski racing on UK artificial ...

PRESS RELEASE: eola become headline sponsor for GBR Series from 2020

There is no better way to explore the Lake District than on a horse. Check out our 3 favourite places to go trail riding in the Lake District..

Renowned for its scenic waterways, picturesque woodlands and farming, it’s no surprise that the Lake District was awarded Unesco World Heritage status in 2017. The Cumbrian National Park is one of the most breathtaking destinations the UK has to offer, and what better way to experience nature than on horseback ...

3 places to go trail riding in the Lake District

London is filled with diverse waterways throughout the city. Check out our favourite places to canoe and kayak near the city..

Although London is celebrated for its quirky landmarks and contemporary skyline, one of the great things about one of the world’s most vibrant cities is that it's also filled with scenic waterways that are itching to be explored. One of the most unique ways to survey the city is on ...

5 of our favourite places to canoe and kayak near London

Don't hold off on surfing till the summer, surfing can be just as rewarding  in the winter. We've listed our top 5 reasons to winter surf..

Winter surfing is something everyone should tick off their bucket list. The rush of adrenaline and a unique sense of adventure offers a whole new depth to surfing, and you’ll still feel snug and warm in your wetsuit once you hit the winter waves. Here are our top 5 reasons ...

5 reasons to try winter surfing in the UK

Essex has become a hub for watersports activities due to its proximity to the sea. Discover the 5 best places to canoe and kayak in Essex..

Canoeing and kayaking are two awesome ways to enjoy nature and stay fit without being restricted to a gym. The great thing about canoeing and kayaking is that there are many waterways in the UK for you to explore, and Essex offers picturesque routes tailored for both beginners and pros ...

4 of the best places to canoe and kayak in Essex

For those of you that don't want to leave watersports in the summer, we've listed 3 great watersports that can keep you warm and active in the winter..

Winter is officially here, but that doesn’t mean you have to stick to dry land and wait six months till you can try out your favourite watersports. When you’re wearing a wetsuit, you barely even feel the cold - modern wetsuits ensure you’re wrapped up warm and snug. So, with ...

3 watersports to try in the winter

Discover some of the best places to go hiking in the UK. We’ve listed the most popular areas and routes for the ultimate hiking experience.

5 places to go hiking in the UK

Discover some of the best places to go hiking in the UK. We’ve listed a few of the most popular areas, routes and trails in the UK for the ultimate hiking experience. Find your next adventure with eola

5 of the best places to go hiking in the UK

Some incredible places to surf in Cornwall and a couple of other amazing watersports spots for SUP, Kitesurfing, Kayaking, and Coasteering

10 of the best places to learn to Surf in Cornwall

10 of the best places in Cornwall to learn to surf, and also try out stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, kitesurfing, coasteering and more!

10 of the best places to go surfing in Cornwall

Backed by leading UK investors, eola has raised its first major investment to grow and expand our next generation booking platform.

eola just closed a major funding round

The eola next generation booking system is now available across the UK, Europe, and Australia. Introducing new currencies and local banks.

Our next generation booking system is now available across the UK, Europe, and Australia, with some fantastic new changes

eola is now international

Lead a more active lifestyle and enjoy it while you do so! 4 health and well-being benefits of Stand Up Paddleboarding.

SUP's 4 awesome health and well-being benefits

4 Amazing health and well being tips of Stand Up Paddleboarding.

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Top tip: Activity images

Exclusive sit down chat with founders Callum and Dan to get an insight into the exciting things that have happened in the past year.

Through the keyhole: eola one year on

A quick snapshot into the history of eola as it celebrates one year since its founding by Callum and Dan.

Page load time is important to keep an eye on, as it directly impacts user experience, and therefore conversion.

How to make your site faster

For someone who’s never visited before, the homepage loads in about 1.2 seconds on a good, wired connection. Although often forgotten about, page load time is a ridiculously important metric to keep an eye on, as it directly impacts user experience, and therefore conversion.

eola started from a major frustration. We looked at the challenges facing the activity industry and thought, hey, why don't  we fix this?

Why did we launch our start-up?

Learn a little bit more about why we started eola

Some truly great blogs; from hilarious to inspiring.  Learn and laugh about surf, SUP, and kitesurfing with some of our favourite bloggers!

5 of our favourite watersports blogs worth a read

Check out some great watersports blogs the eola team has learnt about this month. Surfing to SUP to Kitesurfing; learn about your favourite sports

5 of our favourite watersports blogs

I'm Dan, CTO at eola and I'm in charge of building our beautiful platform.  I'm here to share how we work on the inside!

Technology at eola

Showing off how eola's creative process works, from ideation, building the UX to building the app. It's about time that we talked about what we're up to behind closed doors.

Our tech workflow at eola

Looking to go kitesurfing near Manchester or Liverpool?

The best places to go kitesurfing near Manchester & Liverpool

Want to go surfing and you live near Birmingham? Of course the obvious choice is Devon or Cornwall, but if you're looking for something closer than a four to five hour journey then we have all the info you need below.

Places to go surfing near Birmingham

Find out the best places to SUP near Birmingham.

Stand-up paddleboarding near Birmingham

All the best kitesurfing locations near Birmingham

All the best kitesurfing locations near Birmingham.

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