Lost Shore Surf Resort
BEST FOR
Ages 7+
ENTRY
Free
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Newbridge
What it’s like
Surf lessons and a wave pool that pumps out 1,000 waves an hour, in a man-made lagoon outside Edinburgh.
This is a wave pool built for surfing, not splashing about, so the whole day revolves around getting your kid on a board. Beginners start with a lesson from a qualified instructor, and from there it's SurfSkate Academy sessions, improver surf sessions, or one of the kids' surf camps if you want to make a proper trip of it. There's a café bar where you can watch from the side if you're not going in yourself, and a 60-acre country park with walking trails for whoever's waiting their turn.
The catch is the swim test: kids need to manage 25 metres unaided and be genuinely confident in water before they're allowed near the waves, so this isn't one for a nervous six-year-old who fancies a go. Wetsuits are compulsory too, and if you haven't got your own it's £8 on top of whatever session you've booked, which stings a bit when a group SurfSkate slot is already £22.50 a head. A private one-to-one lesson runs to £65, and a full surfing weekend climbs past £185, so this is a save-up-for-it day rather than a spontaneous one.
Food comes from three kitchens, a bar, café and the Canteen restaurant, and they all do takeaway if you'd rather eat outside watching the waves. It's card only across the whole site, no cash, and you can't bring your own food into the restaurant or its outdoor seating. Booking ahead is advised, especially for lessons, though the site says walk-ins are welcome if there's space.
Getting there is easier than you'd think for a surf resort: a Surf Bus runs straight from central Edinburgh, about 25 minutes, and it's close to the airport too if you're combining it with a flight. There's parking on site, including 16 blue badge bays and EV charging, and the resort says it's fully accessible with proper accessible lodges if you're staying over.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 7 and up, once they can swim 25 metres unaided
- Booking
- Advance booking advised but walk-ins welcome subject to availability
- Parking
- On-site parking available. 16 blue badge spaces with 6 EV charging spaces
- Food
- Three kitchens in waterfront bar, café and restaurant (Canteen)
- Wheelchairs
- Fully accessible resort. 6 accessible Waterfront Lodges (Armadilla Kurvs)
- Dogs
- Well behaved dogs on lead welcome in café
- Getting there by bus or train
- Surf Bus runs direct from central Edinburgh to resort daily
- Swim test applies: 25 metres unaided and water confidence needed before any session
- It's cashless across the whole site, card or contactless only
- Wetsuit rental is £8 extra unless you're on a lesson that includes one
- No on-site shop for accommodation guests, so bring what you need if you're staying over
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
Depends what you book. SurfSkate Academy group sessions start at £17 for a child, lessons are from £35, and a full surfing weekend runs from £185 to £200.
Do we need to book in advance?
It's advised, especially for lessons and busier sessions, but walk-ins get in if there's space on the day.
What age can kids start surfing here?
From 7, and they need to be able to swim 25 metres unaided and be water confident before they're allowed in.
Do we need our own wetsuit?
Lessons include one. For other sessions it's £8 rental if you turn up without your own.
Is there anywhere to eat?
Three kitchens on site, a café, a bar and the Canteen restaurant, all doing takeaway too. It's card only, no cash.
Can we bring a picnic?
Not into the restaurant or its outdoor seating, no.
Is there parking?
Yes, on site, with 16 blue badge spaces and 6 EV charging bays.
How do we get there without a car?
A Surf Bus runs daily from central Edinburgh, about 25 minutes each way, and it's close to Edinburgh Airport too.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
The site describes itself as fully accessible, with 6 accessible Waterfront Lodges if you're staying overnight.
Can we bring the dog?
Well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome in the café, and some accommodation is dog-friendly.
Is there anything for non-surfers to do?
There are walking trails across the 60-acre country park, and you can watch from the café bar if you'd rather stay dry.
Do they do parties or school visits?
They list group bookings, party rooms and school visits as options.
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