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Watergate Bay, home to Boardmasters’ main arena and festival campsites, sits along the dramatic Cornish coast at Trebelsue Farm, Watergate Bay, TR8 4AN. This page covers what to expect when attending events at Watergate Bay, including seating options, parking, transport, and nearby hotels and dining. Whether you’re chasing surf, music, or both, we’ve got you covered with practical details and trusted partner recommendations so you can secure your seats and plan a smooth day out.
Boardmasters began as a surfing event in 1981 and grew into a major music and surf festival in 2005. The main arena at Watergate Bay is an expansive outdoor grass space with multiple stages and three wheelchair-accessible viewing platforms at key points. For guests needing a place to stay nearby, Watergate Bay Hotel sits right on the beach, offering convenient lodging with easy access to the festival site. Transit options include on-site festival parking with passes, council-operated nearby car parks, and shuttle buses linking Watergate Bay, Fistral Beach, and Newquay town. Explore our affiliate partner recommendations for hotels and dining to enhance your visit.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and venue: Boardmasters' Watergate Bay site (Trebelsue Farm, Watergate Bay, TR8 4AN) hosts the main arena and campsites for the festival; Fistral Beach hosts other events. Watergate Bay Hotel sits on the beach (address TR8 4AA).
- Notable events: Boardmasters festival at Watergate Bay (started as a surfing event in 1981 and expanded to music in 2005); English Nationals Surfing Championships have been held at Watergate Bay since 2007.
- Capacity: Boardmasters capacity increased to 58,000 (2024); attendance was 53,000 in 2023.
- Seating and viewing: No fixed seating; outdoor grass arena with multiple stages; there are three wheelchair-accessible viewing platforms at key stages.
- Parking and transit: On-site festival parking (passes required); Cornwall Council operates two nearby car parks (approximately 400 spaces and 150 spaces); shuttle buses connect Watergate Bay with Fistral Beach and Newquay town.
- Nearby hotels: Watergate Bay Hotel offers on-site accommodation and is located on the beach (TR8 4AA).
- Renaming/demolition: There is no report of demolition or renaming of Watergate Bay as a site; Boardmasters continues to operate at Watergate Bay alongside the hotel.