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Polzeath Activity Centre · Cornwall

Outdoor Activities, Surf & Lifeguard Training in Cornwall

Learn to surf, train as a beach lifeguard, or take on the coast with a team that's kept adventurers safe for over 20 years.

5.0 · 100+ reviews on TripAdvisor
20+
Years of experience
10,000+
Trained on the water
5.0
Rated Excellent
100%
Qualified instructors

Why Era Adventures?

We organise a range of adventure activities, internationally recognised surf coach & beach lifeguard awards, and first aid & emergency medical courses in Polzeath & Newquay, Cornwall.

Choose from a range of outdoor activities to add some exhilaration to your time here on the coast. Take a thrill-seeker's adventure along rugged coast jumping, scrambling and diving through caves on one of our coasteering days, or get your beach bum on with one of our surfing sessions tailored to your abilities, or for a more laid-back adventure on the high tides, our sea kayaking trips are perfect for dipping your toe in the water! If you’re more of a landlubber, our team can take you through some of Cornwall’s most exhilarating and scenic mountain biking trails too.

We’re based just 100 metres from the beach on a stunning stretch of North Cornwall coastline, with excellent facilities, quality equipment and an experienced team ready to get you out there safely.

Serious about adventure.
Serious about safety.

  • 20+ years on the waterTwo decades coaching the coast
  • Qualified, accredited teamRLSS, ISA & AALA approved
  • 100m from the beachOn North Cornwall’s coastline
  • Small groups, your paceSessions tailored to every ability

Alongside day sessions and adventure packages, our team delivers internationally recognised training for surf coaches, beach lifeguards and outdoor instructors. Explore our outdoor instructor programmes and take a step towards turning your love of the coast into a career.

We also run medic and first aid courses, from basic life support and workplace first aid to paediatric, mountain first aid and outdoor-focused awards.

What our guests say

Loved by adventurers

★★★★★ 5.0 average · 100+ TripAdvisor & Google reviews

JF John F Jun 2026 TA
★★★★★

Had a great time with my family for my Mum’s 60th birthday. We did coasteering with Stu and Matt who were great instructors

BE Bea E Jul 2025 TA
★★★★★

Me and my family went Supping, surfing and coasteering with Stu and Paul, we thoroughly enjoyed these experiences. Stu was an amazing teacher and Paul was very funny. Would 100% recommend!

IS Izzy S Oct 2024 TA
★★★★★

We spent a week with Era coasteering, surfing, and mountain biking. Highly recommend the company! The instructors were all really helpful, fun, and friendly. We had a great time and will definitely book in with them again next time we're around Polzeath.

DP David R P Aug 2024 TA
★★★★★

Went coasteering near Polzeath with Era Adventures. Really good route, great instructors Stuart & Paul. Very safety conscious and good with teenagers.

M Malcolm Jul 2024 TA
★★★★★

A hugely enjoyable morning Coast-steering in Port Gaverne. Exhilarating, fun, taxing and safe. Well led by the chaps who were so enthusiastic and knowledgeable.

JS Jack S Jun 2023 TA
★★★★★

Five stars! Great guys and great activities. Would highly recommend! Perfect way to experience Cornwall and the Polzeath area in particular.

CR Claire R Aug 2022 TA
★★★★★

Fantastic morning out. Climbing, cave swimming and jumping off rock faces up to 10 metres high. It was exhilarating and frightening at the same time but Occy and Ioan made it fun and not so daunting and were outstanding instructors. Definitely go to Era Adventure for coasteering.

HB Hazel B Aug 2022 TA
★★★★★

Forever memories made. The best thing we have done as a family this year. Out of the comfort zone, while in safe hands. Just the right balance of safety and coaching. Ok so some of Paul’s jokes made us want to jump in the water to escape…lol.

HB Hazel B Aug 2022 TA
★★★★★

The customer service and contact was excellent. Clear instructions and a well thought out route. I doubted if my step child would complete the tour, however they never felt pressured which brought out the best in them both (13 yr boy 17 yr girl).

M Marianne Aug 2021 TA
★★★★★

Have to say what an amazing day and experience with the guys from ERA. Yesterday I took my little one and nephews coasteering and my son has not stopped talking about it since, all the guys were amazing and just made the experience amazing, despite me being nervous, they were highly experienced, reassuring and funny which made everyone feel at ease !

PK Paul K Aug 2021 TA
★★★★★

The team at ERA are fantastic. We have used them before during our last summer holiday in Polzeath and they again delivered a truely memorable experience. We had a group surf lesson and then later in the week we went coasteering. Thankyou ERA we will be taking lots of great memories back from our holiday

B Bongo88 Aug 2021 TA
★★★★★

All the team at Era Adventures were brilliant throughout our coasteering experience. As someone who was really regretting my choice of adrenaline seeking - I have to say it was one of the best things I’ve ever done, thanks to the team...

B Bongo88 Aug 2021 TA
★★★★★

All the team at Era Adventures were brilliant throughout our coasteering experience. As someone who was really regretting my choice of adrenaline seeking - I have to say it was one of the best things I’ve ever done, thanks to the team...

B Bongo88 Aug 2021 TA
★★★★★

All the team at Era Adventures were brilliant throughout our coasteering experience. As someone who was really regretting my choice of adrenaline seeking - I have to say it was one of the best things I’ve ever done, thanks to the team...

LM Lisa M Aug 2022 TA
★★★★★

My daughter and I had a coasteering session today, alongside another family of four. The two instructors kept us all very well informed, safe and were extremely encouraging throughout a very enjoyable (if hair raising!) climb/jump/swim/belly flop around the stunning coastline. Highly recommended!

JP James P Jul 2021 TA
★★★★★

Fantastic morning with Yohan, George & Sam really recommend the team - such a good set up & enthusiasm enough to get 5 teens going at 8am!!! Brilliant session guys & Sue in the office so helpful. Very many thanks

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Outdoor Activities

Browse our range of exhilirating outdoor activites we offer from our coastal base in Polzeath Cornwall. Choose from coasteering, mountain biking, sea kayaking and more!

RLSS, ISA & AALA approved

Training & Qualifications

If you’ve got a ton of self-discipline, an insatiable appetite for learning and a genuine love to fuel others with confidence and enable them to enjoy open water sports safely, then you’re definitely an ideal candidate for our qualifications.

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