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from them, or at least keep them separate from other students. Some schools also special-
ise in female-only lessons, childrens' courses and so on. Expect to pay from around £30
for a two-hour lesson, including equipment. Hourly rates become cheaper the more hours
you book.
O'Neill Surf Academy
( 01841-520052;
www.oneillsurfacademy.co.uk
)
Perhaps the best-organised Newquay school,
based at Watergate Bay and backed by the national O'Neill brand. Very well run, but often
busy.
SURFING
English Surf School
( 01637-879571;
www.englishsurfschool.com
)
Another large school, linked with Rip Curl and
staffed by instructors approved by the English Surfing Federation (including the British
team coach).
SURFING
SURFING
Fistral Beach Surf School
( 01637-850737;
www.fistralbeachsurfschool.co.uk
)
The only school actually based on Fistral, so
likely to be booked out in summer.
Errant Surf School
( 07581-397038;
www.errantsurfschool.co.uk
; Trebarwith Cres)
One of the best of the indie schools,
with small class sizes, friendly tutors and optional one-to-one lessons. Based at the Tre-
barwith Hotel.
SURFING
Kingsurf Surf School
( 01637-860091;
www.kingsurf.co.uk
)
A good option if you prefer to avoid the Fistral hustle,
this reliable school at Mawgan Porth has five young instructors and gets a tick for person-
al attention and small class sizes.
SURFING
Family Attractions
There are lots of attractions in and around Newquay that'll keep the young 'uns enter-
tained. Most offer discounts if you prebook tickets online.
Trerice
(NT; 01637-875404;
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/trerice
; adult/child £7.20/3.60; house 11am-5pm, gardens
10.30am-5pm mid-Feb-Oct)
Built in 1751, the charming Elizabethan manor is most famous for
HISTORIC BUILDING
