The Castle Bude is a heritage centre, gallery and restaurant. The building created by Sir Goldsworthy Gurney has been restored into a heritage centre, gallery and restaurant. This is a fine place to start your exploration of Bude, located in the center by the canal wharf and beaches.
Learn about Bude and surrounding areas: early years, local crafts, shipwrecks and lifesaving.
Our weather forecast for Bude in Cornwall
Today (Friday, Jan 15)

Expect a temperature in the range 6.2℃ to 8℃ with a wind speed 4.8 m/sec (SSE)
Saturday, Jan 16

Expect a temperature in the range 7.7℃ to 9.1℃ with a wind speed 7.2 m/sec (S)
Sunday, Jan 17

Expect a temperature in the range 6.1℃ to 6.7℃ with a wind speed 5.3 m/sec (NW)
Monday, Jan 18

Expect a temperature in the range 3.8℃ to 4.3℃ with a wind speed 2.4 m/sec (S)
Tuesday, Jan 19

Expect a temperature in the range 9.7℃ to 10.1℃ with a wind speed 7.5 m/sec (SW)
Wednesday, Jan 20

Expect a temperature in the range 6℃ to 7.6℃ with a wind speed 6.7 m/sec (W)
Thursday, Jan 21

Expect a temperature in the range 5.5℃ to 6.7℃ with a wind speed 7.8 m/sec (WSW)
Weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
We only list tides for our beach listings.
In this 'you may also like' section we attempt to answer what else can I do? Here you have a list by order of being the closest some more beaches, things to see and do, places to eat and upcoming events.
Summerleaze beach is located within a short walk of Bude town centre making it a very popular family sandy beach. However, as it is so large at low tide it never feels over crowded. Summerleaze beach has on one side a large breakwater complete with tower protecting a small harbour and the mouth of the Bude canal with its massive lock
Read more…Crooklets Beach is a popular family sandy beach with plenty of facilities, although a small beach at Crooklets it adjoins Summerleaze and Northcott Mouth at low tide forming a larger bay. Crooklets beach is a popular surf spot suiting all levels of surfer but due to its location and size can get very busy. Facilities at the beach include shops,
Read more…Crackington Haven Beach in the village of Crakington itself is fairly rocky and mostly covered in shingle, set between cliffs at the end of a narrow valley. The beach is sheltered from the wind by the adjacent high cliffs. Cafes, shop, pub, toilets, surf hire, car park at the beach (Pay and Display), lifeguard service in the Summer. We have no dog
Read more…The Big Blue Surf School is based in Bude, North Cornwall. Surfing lessons for your kids, for your school, just for women and girls, disabled, or as a group or corporate event, just one requirment that you are over 8 years old, are reasonably fit and can swim 50 metres, The school is open all year around.
Read more…Black Rock beach sits on the south end of Widemouth Sands and marks the rockier end of this long beach, the north end being a large expanse of sand. The beach is great for families as you have that great mix of sand and many rock pools to explore at low tide. Facilities at the beach include shops, cafe, large car
Read more…Northcott Mouth beach is a mix of pebbles at high tide and expanses of sand, punctuated by rock. At low tide joins up with Crooklets Beach in the south and almost as far as Duckpool in the north. However, it is not advisable to attempt the walk unless you know the tide times as it is easy to get cut
Read more…Widemouth Sands is a large sandy beach that is ideal for families and offers a variety of activities including swimming, traditional beach games, surfing and rock pools. Facilities include lifeguards in the summer, cafes, pub/shop on the cliff, and parking.
Read more…Penhallam is the site of a medieval manor house surrounded by a protective moat built by the de Cardinham family in the 13th century. No building exists but you can see a grass-covered complete ground-plan of the moated manor house.
Read more…Sandymouth beach is a large pebble beach and sand at low tide when it connects in one long stretch to the beaches of Bude. The beach is backed by high cliffs and offer rock pools to explore. West facing beach and a good surfing opportunity away from the crowds of Bude. The beach is managed by the National Trust. Facilities
Read more…Bude lifeboat station was established in 18378 although currently operates from a modern building. Operates an inshore lifeboat. Station open by appointment only and the shop is open weekdays.
Read more…Millook Haven beach a coarse shingle with large pebbles. Geological interest with its world famous zig-zag cliff, towering high above the beach. Dogs allowed.
Read more…Offering a sauna and fitness centre, Pentire Haven Holiday Park is located in Bude in the Cornwall Region, 48 km from Padstow. Port Isaac is 39 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site.
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