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Discover Bude’s vibrant art scene during Cornwall Open Studios 2026. Meet five local artists opening their studio doors and explore galleries, with two other Bude artists from Sue Read and Harry McConville.

Looking for a traditional pub serving the perfect pint in Bude? This complete guide covers pubs in and around Bude including countryside inns—with food and dog-friendly options.

The Bude Park and Ride will operate from July to September 2026, 7 days a week.

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.