The long beach at Watergate Bay, near Newquay in Cornwall, is popular for surfing, kitesurfing and other watersports, and has seen polo matches played on the sands, while the steep and winding road out of the settlement towards Newquay has attracted motorsport hillclimbs. Sand artists are also drawn to the west-facing beach which can, in addition, be good for watching dreamy summer sunsets. The music and camping part of the #Boardmasters festival, which attracts thousands of people each year, takes place in fields at Watergate Bay. Big name music acts at the festival in 2026 included Fatboy Slim, Lily Allen and Kasabian. The surfing part of the festival is held at Fistral beach in Newquay.
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