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Activities in Newquay

Newquay is a surf town on Cornwall's north coast, with Fistral Beach on its western edge. On eola you can book surf lessons, coasteering, guided kayak touring and guided spearfishing with Surf Sanctuary, guided swims and open water coaching with Wild & Open Water Swim Coaching, laser tag with Cornwall Laser Tag, and reformer and mat Pilates with Surf Fit Pilates.

Giant Slip & Slide Cornwall, between Newquay and Wadebridge, shows here when they add new dates. Surf Sanctuary recommends kayak touring for ages 10 and over. Read more in the Giant Slip & Slide Cornwall spotlight. For more nearby, see Crantock, Truro, Porthleven and Cornwall.

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Questions about activities in Newquay

  • What activities can I book in Newquay?

    Surf Sanctuary runs surf lessons, coasteering, guided kayak touring and guided spearfishing. Wild & Open Water Swim Coaching offers guided swims and one-to-one coaching. You can also book Cornwall Laser Tag and reformer and mat Pilates with Surf Fit Pilates. For more across the county, see our Cornwall page.

  • How much do activities in Newquay cost?

    With Surf Sanctuary, surf lessons and coasteering start from £120 per person, kayak touring from £130 and guided spearfishing from £295. One-to-one open water coaching starts from £55 per person, and guided adventure swims are priced per group, from £42. Laser tag starts from £15 per person and Pilates from £22.50 per person for a duo session.

  • What can I do in Newquay in winter?

    Surf Sanctuary's surf lessons, coasteering and kayak touring have dates from November to March. Swim coaching, laser tag and Pilates also have winter dates. Giant Slip & Slide Cornwall shows on eola when it adds new dates.

  • Are activities in Newquay suitable for children?

    Surf Sanctuary recommends a minimum age of 10 for kayak touring, and younger children may be able to share a tandem kayak with a parent if arranged in advance. Other age limits, including for laser tag, are on each activity page.

  • What should I bring?

    For surfing and kayaking, bring swimwear to wear under a wetsuit, a towel and warm clothes for afterwards. Surf Sanctuary provides wetsuits and surfboards. For coasteering, bring old trainers you don't mind getting wet. For swim coaching, bring a wetsuit, swim hat, goggles, a towel or dryrobe and warm clothes. For laser tag, wear comfortable clothes and closed shoes, and for Pilates wear clothes without zips or buttons.

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