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  • Give the gift of skateboarding this Valentines!

    Give the gift of skateboarding this Valentines!

    Struggling to find the perfect gift for your kindred spirit this Valentines? There’s nothing more fun than skateboarding with a loved one, and nothing that quite says ’I Love You’ like a face plant does. We’ve hand picked a couple of our favourite getaways that would be PERFECT for you and yours, take a look Read more

  • What makes The Skate Retreat so effective?

    What makes The Skate Retreat so effective?

    What makes The Skate Retreat workshops so effective? There’s a few different things at play that make our sessions fun, challenging & super rewarding… Read on to learn more! SETTING Firstly it’s the setting. A quiet and private space can make guests feel more calm, relaxed and more capable of being able to try their Read more

  • Learning isn’t linear

    Learning isn’t linear

    Persistence pays off. But learning is never linear. Unfortunately 😆 As we get older we take longer to learn new things, and it takes a greater reinforcement for those new things to ‘stick’. Small steps can often make for quicker progression than throwing yourself in to the deep end at the start of every session. Read more

  • Too nervous to visit your local skatepark?

    Too nervous to visit your local skatepark?

    Here are some tips to make you feel less anxious about your first visit…😳 🛹 Visit skateparks in ‘quiet’ hours – this is usually before midday and after 7pm, but can vary park to park so is worth stopping by at different times to figure out when might suit you best. 🛹 Find a skate Read more

What our guests are saying

“I headed to The Skate Retreat alone, but it felt like I spent the whole time skating with old friends! The atmosphere was so relaxed and friendly, any nerves I had before visiting were forgotten in an instant.”

Rating: 5 out of 5.

“The most peaceful and idyllic stay in the woods. I left feeling refreshed, with new tricks learnt and new friends made. I can’t wait to go back!”

Rating: 5 out of 5.

“I had a lovely time! Met some great people, ate some wonderful food, and enjoyed a good forage in the woods. It was a much needed relax and retreat away. I look forward to coming again.”

Rating: 5 out of 5.

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