Attractions in the Bude Area
Visitor Attractions
Launceston Castle Launceston
The castle at Launceston dominates the surrounding landscape – perched on top of a large, natural mound. The Castle was the ultimate status symbol of Middle Age wealth and power. An English Heritage site.
Tintagel Old Post Office Tintagel
Nestling among the modern buildings of Tintagel high street, this unusual and atmospheric 14th-century yeoman’s farmhouse, with a famously wavy roof, beckons the curious to explore. The name dates from the Victorian period when it briefly held a licence to be the letter-receiving station for the district. Cared for by the National Trust.
Tintagel Castle Tintagel
Set on the rugged and awe-inspiring north Cornwall Atlantic coast stands the remains of the 13th century castle. Tintagel has an air of myth and mystery associated with King Arthur and Merlin the magician. Special events during the summer.
South West Lakes Trust The region’s largest combined environmental and recreational charity, South West Lakes Trust manages 50 inland waters. Facilities and opportunities for activities vary from site to site. At some you will find campsites, activity centres and waymarked walks. Some are ideal for coarse or trout angling, watersports, picnicking and relaxing.
Hidden Valley Discovery Park Launceston
Exciting Crystal Challenges, guaranteed to keep the whole family engrossed to the end. Wonderful railways, cute farm animals, acres of woodland, fresh air, and scrumptious food.
Launceston Steam Railway Launceston
Launceston Steam Railway is a narrow gauge steam railway running from the historic Cornish town of Launceston, through the glorious Kensey Valley, to the hamlet of Newmills. Wet or dry Launceston and the Steam Railway make a great day out!
Golfing in Cornwall A directory of the main golf courses in Cornwall.
Bude Castle Heritage Centre Bude
Formally the home of the Victorian inventor Sir Goldsworthy Gurney. The Castle is now a heritage centre with exhibition galleries, an archive with research facilities, an education room, shop and restaurant with breathtaking views over Chapel Rock and Summerleaze Beach.
Trethorne Leisure Farm Launceston
Trethorne is the ideal choice for excellent home cooked food, quality accommodation, fun and entertainment for adults and children, and all on one site! A friendly family run establishment, Trethorne has something for everyone, whatever the weather.
Visitor Attractions
- Bude Castle Heritage Centre
Bude
Formally the home of the Victorian inventor Sir Goldsworthy Gurney. The Castle is now a heritage centre with exhibition galleries, an archive with research facilities, an education room, shop and restaurant with breathtaking views over Chapel Rock and Summerleaze Beach. - Golfing in Cornwall
A directory of the main golf courses in Cornwall.
- Hidden Valley Discovery Park
Launceston
Exciting Crystal Challenges, guaranteed to keep the whole family engrossed to the end. Wonderful railways, cute farm animals, acres of woodland, fresh air, and scrumptious food. - Launceston Castle
Launceston
The castle at Launceston dominates the surrounding landscape – perched on top of a large, natural mound. The Castle was the ultimate status symbol of Middle Age wealth and power. An English Heritage site. - Launceston Steam Railway
Launceston
Launceston Steam Railway is a narrow gauge steam railway running from the historic Cornish town of Launceston, through the glorious Kensey Valley, to the hamlet of Newmills. Wet or dry Launceston and the Steam Railway make a great day out! - South West Lakes Trust
The region’s largest combined environmental and recreational charity, South West Lakes Trust manages 50 inland waters. Facilities and opportunities for activities vary from site to site. At some you will find campsites, activity centres and waymarked walks. Some are ideal for coarse or trout angling, watersports, picnicking and relaxing.
- Tintagel Castle
Tintagel
Set on the rugged and awe-inspiring north Cornwall Atlantic coast stands the remains of the 13th century castle. Tintagel has an air of myth and mystery associated with King Arthur and Merlin the magician. Special events during the summer. - Tintagel Old Post Office
Tintagel
Nestling among the modern buildings of Tintagel high street, this unusual and atmospheric 14th-century yeoman’s farmhouse, with a famously wavy roof, beckons the curious to explore. The name dates from the Victorian period when it briefly held a licence to be the letter-receiving station for the district. Cared for by the National Trust. - Trethorne Leisure Farm
Launceston
Trethorne is the ideal choice for excellent home cooked food, quality accommodation, fun and entertainment for adults and children, and all on one site! A friendly family run establishment, Trethorne has something for everyone, whatever the weather.