England · WORKSHOPS IN CORNWALL
The 5 best workshops in Cornwall on sale right now, with the price, the running time and who each one suits. The first is first for a reason, so start at the top and work down.
Meet at Quiksilver Surf School above Fistral Beach for a two-hour beginner lesson led by instructors such as Joe, Jake, Ewan, Martha, or Kyle. You’ll learn beach safety, paddling, wave timing, and several ways to stand, with boards and seasonal wetsuit gear supplied. Groups are capped at eight, and hot showers await afterward.
“Great fun! Ewan was really friendly, helpful and patient. We had an amazing time. Reasonably priced for a decently long session.”
Meet at Newquay Activity Centre on Fore Street for a two-hour beginner lesson. You’ll use a warm Rip Curl wetsuit, safety vest, locker, and stable Swell foam board before heading to Great Western or Fistral Beach. Instructor Alex is praised for clear, patient coaching, with lessons taught in English for ages 8 and up.
“Alex from the Surf school was awesome. Was very helpful and provided detailed information on how to surf. Extremely professional and super helpful.”
You’ll learn basic sea-kayaking skills from a qualified instructor before paddling around Newquay’s cliffs, coves, and smugglers caves in a sit-on-top kayak. James is one of the instructors praised for calm, clear guidance. The two-hour session suits beginners, children over 8, and anyone with moderate fitness.
“James our instructor was amazing! Really great company, safe and knowledgeable it was an absolute pleasure spending time on the water with him!”
Learn to surf at Fistral Beach with a private instructor from Fistral Beach Surf School. Your two-hour session can focus on first stands, basic technique, or more advanced manoeuvres. Boards and wetsuits are supplied, changing rooms and hot showers are available, and lessons suit ages five and up.
“I was in Newquay for three days and the guys at Fistral Surf School were really helpful and accommodating throughout my time there. I had a private coaching session one day and hired a board and wetsuit on the others and the team were always friendly, supportive and happy to answer any questions. I'd 100% recommend, thank you!”
Meet Freewave Surf Academy at Widemouth Bay for a two-hour beginner lesson on Cornwall’s north coast. You’ll get a wetsuit and board, learn beach safety and basic technique, then practice in the waves with an instructor such as Marco, Reuben, Sally, or Robin. Groups are capped at six, with morning and afternoon times available.
“My 11 year old (who was a total newbie - decent pool swimmer but had never stuck more than his toes in the sea) did two surf lessons with Freewave - the first with Ned at Widemouth Bay and the second with Reuben at Summerleaze. Both lessons were excellent and he made huge progress very quickly. Booked and paid online, met easily with clearly marked van at the beach. Admin was chilled but organised, with wet suit in right size provided, and I could watch and take pictures from the beach without intruding in the lesson.”
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