Doing things the Bude way

Bude has been a thriving seaside resort town since Victorian times, and has built a strong reputation as
a holiday destination due to beautiful, award winning beaches, the famous Bude Sea Pool, rugged cliffs, wide open spaces and stunning coastal landscapes.

Our Location

Bude is a captivating coastal town nestled in the northern part of Cornwall. Situated along the dramatic Atlantic coastline, Bude enjoys a prime location that offers both stunning natural beauty and convenient access to a wide range of attractions.

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The Bude Way: Five positive choices to keep Bude special

Live Bude

Keeping it local to our community Let’s support local suppliers and explore local destinations. It’s good for our pockets and our planet, it protects local jobs, cuts wasteful travel and it tastes so much better.

Look after Bude

Leaving nothing behind – preserve its beauty. Let’s pick up after ourselves and our pets. Let’s use water and energy carefully. Let’s recycle, reuse and reduce to keep Bude special for future generations.

Walk Bude time

Slowing it down by leaving the keys at home. Let’s kick back and do it 'dreckly’ so we enjoy the fresh taste of clean ocean air. Let’s explore by foot, bus or cycle. Let’s wander slowly and carefully.

Hold Bude close

Encouraging nature and nurturing our land. Let’s respect our environment, protect our wildlife and look after our beautiful beaches because without them there’s nothing to look after us.

Let's do this together

Talking and sharing what we learn and do. Let’s be in this together and spread The Bude Way with friends and family, whether we live, work or play here. Join us, talk with us and take The Bude Way home with you.

Events

Whether you’re a local looking to see what’s on or a tourist visiting the area, our events calendar shows What’s On? in Bude.

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News

Our news and blogs give useful advice and information about your holiday in Bude.

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Beach Hut Deposit Refund

Beach Hut Deposit Refund

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Meet the Bude Artists Opening Their Doors for Cornwall Open Studios 2026

Meet the Bude Artists Opening Their Doors for Cornwall Open Studios 2026

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Purchase a seasonal permit to use the Bude Canal

Purchase a seasonal permit to use the Bude Canal

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The Ultimate Guide to Pubs in and Around Bude: Where to Drink, Dine & Unwind

The Ultimate Guide to Pubs in and Around Bude: Where to Drink, Dine & Unwind

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Bude Park and Ride 2026

Bude Park and Ride 2026

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Best Roast Dinner in Bude

Best Roast Dinner in Bude

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Best Cornish Pasty in Bude

Best Cornish Pasty in Bude

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Become a Friend of Bude Jazz Festival

Become a Friend of Bude Jazz Festival

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The Bude Jazz Festival

The Bude Jazz Festival

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