Cornwall’s most northerly seaside town, Bude is more sedate than many of the resorts further south. Visitors have been drawn to its many fabulous beaches, especially Summerleaze, close to the centre, and Crooklets, since Victorian times.
Enjoying more sunshine hours than most UK towns, Bude is frequently identified as Cornwall’s sunniest spot. People flock here, not only for beaches but walking opportunities (the 630-mile South West Coast Path fringes its shores), its laid-back coastal charm and canal.
Built in 1823 to transport sand to farms in the hinterland, it stretches for more than 35 miles.Bude’s fortunes as a port declined and, eventually, its economy re-focused on tourism with the canal transformed into a leisure feature. There’s a farmers market every Friday and summer holiday events on the beach.
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While surfers ride the Atlantic rollers year-round, tourist numbers ramp up during spring, summer and school holidays. The town hosts regular events, such as the annual Food Festival (9 Aug) and Jazz Festival (1-4 Sept). For more information, see visitbude.info.
