Newquay, Cornwall, England
Escape Surf School
Escape Surf School is a surf school in Newquay, Cornwall, England.
Escape is a specialist surf-only school — no kayak, coasteering or SUP lessons — on the seaview terrace of Belushi's / St Christopher's at 35 Fore Street, overlooking Towan.
Head coach Mike Young is an ex-pro (BSA L4 / ISA L3); senior coach Reubin Pearce is also an ex-pro. Coaches are ISA L1–2 and RLSS. Purpose-built facilities opened in August 2018.
Open 12 months a year, seven days a week, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Lessons are 2 hours, with kit included.
Services
- Group lessons and courses
- Private 1:1 and 2:1
- Family private lessons
- Intermediate and advanced coaching
- Video analysis
- Kids holiday sessions
- Grom Club
- Enhanced weekend
- Surf & Stay
- Large groups
- Gift vouchers
- Portugal trip
Lessons
- Minimum age 8
- Must be able to swim 50 metres
- Group lessons up to 8:1
Rentals
- Hire after a lesson for a small charge
Camps
- Enhanced weekend — £285pp (18–19 April 2026 sold out; 25–26 April)
- Grom Club — ages 8–12
- Portugal trip — 8–15 March 2026
Prices
- Group lesson (2 hours) — £43 beginner, £48 intermediate; 6 lessons £215 / £240
- Private 1:1 — £105; premium £130; with video £175
- Private 2:1 — £160; premium £185
- Family private — 3 people £195, 4 £220, 5 £250
- Kids holiday sessions — 1–6 sessions £40–£200
Surf spots served
When to go
Year-round except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Kids sessions Easter–October.