Visit Bude | Holidays in Cornwall

Pottery Painting and Throwing Sessions
2026-11-05 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Parsons Pottery, Unit 1 Quinceborough Farm, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0NA, United Kingdom
Pottery Painting Workshops – full instruction and wide range of domestic ware and figurines to choose from – suitable for individuals, friend and family groups from age 3 to adult, under 3’s can do hand/foot prints with adult.
Painting sessions are for up to 2 hours – up to 10 places per session can be book on our website. Session fee £5 payable on booking. Pay for what you paint at the Pottery by Cash or Card

Tuesdays 2pm
Thursdays 2pm and 7pm
Fridays 10 am
Saturdays 10 am

Throwing on the potters wheel – individual lessons, group throwing taster sessions for 2 – 6 people. All sessions are taught 1 to 1. For Adults and Children from age 6

Tuesdays 2pm
Thursdays 2pm and 7pm
Fridays 1.30pm
Saturdays 10am

Throwing takes about 1 1/2 to 2 hours depending on size of group. Up to 4 places per session can be booked on our website. To book larger groups please email as we need to arrange for additional instructors. Individual £50 Groups from £60 payable on booking.
We advise early booking for Saturdays and School Holidays to avoid disappointment. Children must be accompanies by a participating adult or up to 1 non participating adult per group.

Cornish Distillery Tour and Tasting
2026-11-05 15:00 - 16:30 | Norton Barton Artisan Food Village, Launcells, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9LG, United Kingdom
Perfect for authentic rum enthusiasts, gin lovers or those looking for an independent distillery tour in Cornwall.
Running time: approx. 1 hour 30 mins @ £20 per person – book via this link
Up to 12 participants per tour.
We are currently running one tour a day at 3pm on Thursday and Friday. On arrival you will receive a welcome drink of either a Morvenna Spiced Rum & ginger ale, or a Bude Gin and tonic, followed by a guided tour telling you all about Norton Barton farm and the rums and gin we make on site, from scratch. The tour ends with a generous tasting session in our distillery bar (made from the recycled pallets that our still arrived on!)
You’ll be able to purchase our products and we’ll send you off with some great serving suggestions to try out at home.
Designated drivers will get a mini of their choice to take away with them.
We look forward to welcoming you to our distillery!
To take part in the tasting you must be aged 18+. ID’s will be checked on arrival so please remember to bring yours. We reserve the right to decline to serve anyone we believe to be under the age of 18. Due to it being a working production area, we do not allow children under the age of 12 on the tour. However, 12-17’s are welcome to attend free of charge if space permits.
PLEASE remember to wear suitable footwear. No high heels or open toe shoes will be allowed on the tour!

Spanish Speakers - Language exchange
2026-11-05 18:30 - 19:15 | Howl Brewery, 26 & 27 Bude Workspace, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8LY, United Kingdom
A Spanish and English Language exchange. Open to all abilities. A Friendly and supportive way to learn or improve your Spanish skills.
