Surf schools: five of the best places in the UK to learn

How to get involved in the UK’s growing surf scene, whether you’re a pro or a newbie

Britain’s east coast – from Yorkshire through Northumberland – has had a surf scene since the 1990s. Beginners can surf either side of the pier while experts head further out to Penny Hole and Saltburn Point. Saltburn Surf has been teaching for 40 years with an established base on the beach. Lessons start at £35; saltburn-surf.co.uk