SURFING & WATER SPORTS

Get set to get very wet

Why it's totally radical, man?

Always fancied giving surfing a go but worried about getting in the sea? Or not sure you can guarantee the weather conditions will be just right? Perhaps you're more pro than beginner but want to hone your skills in the perfect setting? Simple, you make your own wave and that's where the Wavesurfer at Twitchen House comes in.

Wavesurfer is a surfing simulator with a constant wave flow so it gives you the chance to body board minus the ocean but with all the wipeouts! We'll kit you up with wet suits and boards, give you a demo and teach you a few cool trips so whether it's your first time surfing or you're a real pro, you'll find it totally radical man. It's covered so you can surf whatever the weather and whatever the conditions at sea. Not a daredevil type? Grab a cool drink, a seat and catch the spills.

Did you know... this amazing feat of engineering shoots 60,000 litres of water over it's curved, padded surface every minute. It means if you're aged 8 to 80 and beyond you can have a go at surfing even if the surf at sea isn't quite right - even Britain's best beach has it's less good days. And because it's got a sliding roof and heated to 28-degrees like the Caribbean Sea it really is all-weather action guaranteed.

• Ages: 8+ years
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Cost: paid for activity
• Location: Twitchen House

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for 8+ years. Minimum height is 1.1m/3'7" and maximum weight is 15 stone/95.3 kg This is a place on a shared session with up to seven other riders. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of your session to change into the wet suit provided. If you are late for your own safety you will not be able to take your session, and we're sorry that if you miss your session we are unable to transfer you to another one or offer a refund.

For the more traditional water sports fans, our fantastic location means we have access to ultra-fun activities on our dedicated water sports lake at Woolacombe Bay, including stand-up paddle boarding and lake kayaking. With professionally trained instructors and quality water sports equipment, for those aged 12 and up can brave the water with our expert instructors and will be pros in no time… all you have to do is be there!

Surfing in Woolacombe

The North Devon Golden Coast is the UK's first World Surfing Reserve and Woolacombe Beach was singled out for being perfect for everyone from first timers to advanced surfers... read our Woolacombe surfing holiday guide and move over Cornwall, if you want to ride the waves then right here is really where it's at!

You have miles of soft sand, rolling waves and salty sea spray here in Woolacombe just a short walk from all our Parks. Make waves whether it's your first time surfing or you just want a little extra help to improve, learn to surf with Woolacombe Surf Centre or Surfing Woolacombe who have coaching available for all abilities to make it easy to have a go, and there's discounts on their surf lessons when you're staying at our Parks. Lessons include wetsuits and surf boards.

Kayaking and coasteering sessions are also available locally, all with highly qualified instructors and a full range of equipment is also available for hire.