The Wave - Inland Surfing Lake And Event Venue
Washingpool Farm, Easter Compton, Bristol, BS35 5RE -
Up to
200 guests
Internal Catering
allowed
The Wave is not just about surfing. It’s about sharing incredible experiences in a naturally healthy space.
With easy access from the M4/M5, The Wave is 2 hours from London, 90 minutes from Birmingham, 50 minutes from Cardiff and 22 minutes from central Bristol
The Clubhouse features flexible event spaces including outdoor lake-side terraces, providing the perfect setting for your team to create, connect and have loads of fun!
Complimentary car and coach parking and electric car charging points are available on-site. Surfing lessons and sessions are not compulsory, the Clubhouse can be enjoyed in its own right for meetings or takeovers.
The Camp at The Wave offers 25 furnished safari tents, each built to withstand the elements, with comfortable beds, a kitchenette with hot water, private toilet, fridge, large balcony area at the front, and wood burner for chillier evenings. Additional or alternative accommodation is available close-by at local hotels, Mollie's and the Aztec Hotel.
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 60
Theatre
up to 60
Boardroom
up to 60
Cabaret
up to 60
Classroom
up to 60
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Disabled access
Heating
Natural light
Outdoor / Garden / Beach
Tea
Premises parking
Overnight accommodation
Breakout rooms
Air conditioning
Table / chairs included
Whiteboards
Audio & visual
Sound system
Projector & screen
WiFi
TV screen
Space rules
Allowed events
Licensed for alcohol
Cancellation policy
Changes can be made upto 4 weeks before your booking, subject to availability. Within 4 weeks of your booked activity, if The Wave is operational, any changes made will be at our discretion and you will not be entitled to any refund, compensation or credit, including (but not limited to) a refund for any difference in price.
Location
Reviews
Leo McCrea
August 2024I took my daughter here for her first surf a few days before her tenth birthday, the perfect place to learn and the coaches are amazing. She loved it. The two coaches that were absolutely amazing were Sunny and Billy, they made it sooo fun for the kids and you could really tell they loved the job too. Lots of great advice! If your kids are small best to go for little rippers as in beginner lesson they’ll need to be able to walk out into the bay to the coaches, the coaches help out course but say there’s suddenly loads of small kids in a group it gets very hectic so best to go for little rippers session.
Gilford Sweetenham
August 2024This facility is fantastic, especially for surfing enthusiasts wanting to hone their skill through accessing a range of consistent conditions. Despite the busy surf lessons, the staff made sure to provide everyone with the right support and guidance before, during, and after the session. Beyond surfing, the facility caters to a range of abilities with friendly and supportive staff. The food was excellent, accommodating various diets including plant-based, vegan, and coeliac-friendly options, which are often challenging to find. The coffee was also great. There are numerous play areas, obstacle courses for children, bodyboard surf sessions, and even a skatepark/pump track on site. The walk from the car park to the center is about 10 minutes, but it's perfect for those looking to practice skateboarding on a safe, smooth, and wide path. The facility's commitment to green energy is impressive, featuring automated flower-style solar panels and electric car hook-ups. The on-site shop offers a wide range of high-quality goods. Although not cheap, the items are priced in line with other similar outlets and cover everything you might need for the day if you've forgotten something. Overall, this is an excellent facility which I highly recommend.
Kevin Giles
October 2024Shared an afternoon with a friend at the Wave. I have to say it's a lot of effort for very little reward. The staff are very energetic and get you motivated. Great atmosphere in the restaurant/bar with nice music. The food was very good. Good quality equipment, ask for boots at the counter when you collect your wetsuit. On the whole a great hang out place but the BIGGEST let down is the car park surface. Huge pot holes and puddles making it very difficult to navigate. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed but plan ahead.
Chrysanthos George Makariou (Chris)
July 2024I visited Wave for the first time on a clear blue skies day and sunny! Their premises are really nice and definitely contain a massive man-made wave area. They also have a canteen and a store that sells numerous products. I had booked the beginners class and the first 45 minutes of the class were really nice and my trainer Jack showed us quite a few things while also being funny. Unfortunately when we got to the stage of getting into the waves, I was asked to leave my group and join the other group on the other side with two different coaches due to having too many people, although we were split before we started the training. And unfortunately, this meant that I joined the other group while they were getting into the water so I felt like I had a lack of attention from the coaches on that team. I did try a couple of times to catch a wave and it was fun but I can definitely say I did not have a £75 training experience and coaching. It’s sad that they put so many people into groups which means the coaches can’t help everybody. I would understand that if this was a £20 here is a board and here is a wave make the most of it session but this is not how it’s sold on the website and the price that you pay for I was expecting more help from the coaches and attention. It’s unlikely I will be visiting again, but if you want to try with a friend definitely do so, but don’t expect much from the coaches if they are overbooked.
Esfand Raissi
October 2024Very disappointed by our visit. I had booked my two children (aged 14 and 10) for the intermediate level one September Saturday.They had over the last 2 summers each done 2 weeks of surf school (IN Ireland then in France) so I thought they would be confident enough for that level. And actually, my eldest was managing to ride the wave all the way to the beach, better than most adults in that group. They were both having a good time that day, despite this the life guard decided to take them out of the water after barely 20mns deeming their level was not good enough. The rest of the staff were generally rude and unhelpful and I was offered no refund, not even a small voucher for the next booking. This place is a complete waste of time and money. We'll keep going to the real ocean waves in the future not this artificial little gimmick in the Bristol countryside.
