First stop for many of our guests is the pretty seaside town of Bude. Only a 20 minute drive from West Woolley, Bude is a thriving holiday destination with a very relaxed, informal approach to life. Here you can wander the streets of independent shops, cafes and restaurants, enjoy the town’s two award winning beaches (Summerleaze and Crooklets), take a dip in the famous Sea Pool, stroll alongside the canal or just stand back and admire the stunning coastal landscape.
Parking
There’s plenty of parking near the beaches and the town centre with an increasing number of car parks now having EV charging points.
History of Bude
If you’re interested in discovering more about Bude’s history, a good place to start is the Castle Heritage Centre. With free entry, you can learn about the early growth of Bude, the building of the sea canal and the railway through to the war years, the importance of surfing and the development of GCHQ.
What’s On?
As a thriving visitor destination, there’s always something going on in Bude. A great place to find out more about what’s available in and around the area is the amazing Tourist Information Centre located in the Crescent car park by the canal. This stocks maps, leaflets and guides about most activities and events you might be interested in, from booking a surf lesson, local walks to the best places to eat. Or just ask one of the helpful staff for suggestions.
Doing Things the Bude Way
Being so close to the sea and with such a lot visitors, the Bude community is very aware of the importance of sustainability and sustainable tourism. With the help of Lottery funding, the Bude Climate Partnership has been formed to research, plan and oversee a number of projects to reduce Bude’s carbon footprint and help preserve the natural beauty and biodiversity of the area for generations to come. The central ethos to this work is known as the Bude Way, five positive choices to keep Bude special. Please join us by doing things the Bude Way and minimising your own environmental impact while you’re here.
