Hayle is nested on a beautiful estuary at the edge of St Ives Bay in West Cornwall. It is one of the first towns in Cornwall to be awarded “Walkers Are Welcome” a status which is associated with maintained and well-‐marked footpaths and trails. With plenty of rugged and rural countryside landscapes, Hayle is an ideal place for visitors to pull on their hiking boots!
March 28 – December 23
Touring & camping: March 28 – October 31
Open throughout the season.
Opening hours may be limited during early and late season periods.
Live entertainment takes place several evenings during Spring Bank Holiday week and from July 11 – August 28, 2026.
Open from May 2 – September 25, 2026.
Open from March 28 – October 30, 2026.
Lesson availability may vary outside these dates — please contact Hayle Surf School directly at haylesurfschool.co.uk.
Open from May 23 – August 28, 2026.
Dates and opening times may be subject to change due to weather or operational requirements.
Fancy a trip to paradise? For nature enthusiasts and bird-lovers Paradise Park is a fantastic shout for a great day out. As well as having birds of paradise this award‐winning wildlife sanctuary is also home to animals you don’t get to see every day; red pandas, otters and penguins are just some of the non‐flying animals living here.
A day here can include a walk around the park to view all the animals on-site, live bird shows, a soft play area and there is also a café and a pub on site.
The South West Coast Path runs all around the coast of Cornwall and offers up a stunning walking along the coast of Hayle Beach, Gwithian and Godrevy point through to the jaw‐dropping Hell’s Mouth. View the famous Godrevy Lighthouse, keep walking around the headland and you’ll arrive to a look out point where you can view the seals sunbathing on the beach below. Your final destination on this walk would be Hell’s Mouth, boasting beautiful views of the ocean from its cliff‐top path.
From Hayle beach through to Godrevy Point is the famous “three miles of golden sand” which can be walked in its entirety when the tide is out.
Our on site surf school offers affordable surfing lessons for both learners and those with more experience. Surf lessons are delivered by surfing GB qualified instructors who will guide you through from lying on the board to carving the waves.
With an estuary running through Hayle the area is a hot bed for nature enthusiasts. There is an RSPB bird watching hut located in Lowdowns in Hayle and if you follow the trail down you’ll be able to look out into the estuary from the bridge. The walk runs down the estuary on both sides down to the sea. You’ll be able to spot herons, a variety of gulls, curlews, oystercatchers and more.
Beachside Holiday Park,
Hayle, Cornwall TR27 5AW
