Common Starfish
Lose an arm? No worries — it can grow back
Herbythyme - CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Rockpool Adventures in Newquay, Cornwall
Discover the incredible world hiding beneath the waves with Big F-T — hands-on rockpool adventures packed with storytelling, science and a healthy dose of adventure.
Discover What's Hiding Beneath the Waves
Join Big F-T on Tolcarne Beach for a hands-on journey through Newquay's tidal pools. Lift rocks, explore pools and discover the incredible marine life that calls the Cornish coastline home.
Tolcarne Beach
Newquay
2–2½ hours
Rockpool adventure
£20
Per child
Free
Accompanying adults
Meet Big F-T
Lifelong adventurer · Educator · Rockpool enthusiast
Karl Fice-Thomson — Big F-T to most — has spent years turning the Cornish coastline into the ultimate classroom.
With a background in outdoor learning, marine exploration and community education, he brings together storytelling, science and a genuine love of the sea to make every adventure different.
Who Might We Meet?
Every rockpool adventure is different. Here are a few of the incredible creatures hiding around the Cornish coast.
Spider Crab
They stick seaweed and shells onto their shells to blend in.
Govern de les Illes Balears, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Purple Sea Urchin
Purple sea urchins use their strong teeth to scrape algae from rocks as they graze
Frédéric Ducarme, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
★★★★★ 5.0 on TripAdvisor
What Families Say
“A born comedian… the children in the session adored him!”
— Allannah B · TripAdvisor
“Karl loves what he does… he’s absolutely brilliant with the kids and the sea cr
— Shannell B · TripAdvisor
“Karl brings nature to life… educating through fun and laughter.”
— Holly M · TripAdvisor
Ready for an Adventure?
Come and discover what's hiding in Tolcarne's rockpools with Big F-T.
£20 per child · Accompanying adults FREE · 2–2½ hours