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Looking for a Sunday lunch in Bude? We have a great selection of pubs and restaurants in and around Bude, so you’ll easily find something to suit your taste and budget.  These are some of our favourites!

Wondering where you can get the best Cornish Pasty in Bude? Look no further! In the name of research and geat customer service, we’ve been to the bakeries in Bude and purchased a traditional Cornish Pasty to find out.

Every year, the sound of swing, blues and New Orleans rhythms fills the streets of Bude as the Bude Jazz Festival returns to the town. Taking place from 1–4 September 2026, the much-loved event will once again bring four days of live music, vibrant performances and a wonderfully welcoming atmosphere to Cornwall’s north coast.

A stroll along the Bude Canal is always a treat, calm water, boats gently drifting past, and a cheerful chorus of quacks from the canal’s feathered residents. One of the simplest and most fun things to do while visiting is feeding the ducks. It’s a small moment that often becomes a favourite memory of a day in Bude.

St Piran’s Day in Bude is a celebration that captures the true spirit of Cornwall: proud, community-led, and steeped in heritage. Held each year on 5th March, the day honours St Piran, the patron saint of Cornwall, and brings together locals and visitors to celebrate Cornish identity against the dramatic coastal backdrop that makes Bude so distinctive.

Getting married in a beach hut on Summerleaze Beach is more than just a wedding; it’s an experience that you and a select number of guests will remember forever.  The natural beauty, the intimate setting, and the relaxed seaside atmosphere combine to create a day that is truly one-of-a-kind.

Discover the charm of Bude Canal with peaceful walks, canoeing, birdwatching in the marshes, cosy cafés, and waterside cottages. A perfect day out in Cornwall for all ages.

Bude’s beaches aren’t just for summer — winter is perfect for family fun. From rockpooling and treasure hunts to beach games, BBQs, and cosy beach huts, discover how to enjoy a magical day by the sea with kids, even in the colder months.