Rain or Shine (III)

What to do by the sea - come rain or shine

Sun one minute, rain the next - who knows what the crazy British weather will do next? Either way, there's lots to do beside the sea, says Beverley Fearis

Newquay, Cornwall

Choose from one of the many adrenaline-fuelled beach activities at the sandy Lusty Glaze beach. The Adventure Centre  offers everything from mountain biking to kite boarding, for all age groups and abilities. Afterwards, dine barefoot at a beach barbecue at the restaurant For something chic, sample modern Mediterranean cuisine on the terrace at Lewinnick Lodge  on the Pentire headland, with views of the stunning Fistral beach and the rugged coastline beyond.

When it's too cold for the sea, splash around in the 30-degree tropical pool at Waterworld. Kids will love the water cannon, slides, volcano, spitting snakes and crocodile; serious swimmers can practise in the 25m six-lane pool. Afterwards, treat yourself to an enormous slice of home-baked carrot cake at Paulines Creamery in Bank Street

Tenby, Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire claims to be the birthplace of coasteering (a sport involving swimming and scrambling around rocky coastlines), so where better to give it a go? With TYF  you can also try sea-kayaking, rock-climbing and surfing. For the less adventurous, the Millennium coastal path is perfect for hiking or cycling, winding its way along this beautiful stretch of coastline. Kids, meanwhile, will love Folly Farm a working farmyard, zoo and vintage funfair rolled into one.Watch the potters at work, or have a go at the wheel yourself, at Begelly Pottery (01834 811204). Take the kids to the Silent World Aquarium  in a converted church, which also houses a collection of reptiles. Dine at Blue Ball Restaurant  in Upper Frog Street, which serves seafood freshly caught that morning from Tenby harbour.

(to be continued ...)

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