Attractions in the Bude Area

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Outdoor Adventure

  Family activity holidays, activity weekends for adult groups and half and one day courses. Our location is second to none, perched on a cliff top in a spectacular setting. Full board accommodation. Surfing, climbing, kayaking, coasteering, windsurfing and more! Delivering high quality family holidays and activity weekends since 1981. Nationally accredited by AALA, Adventure Mark, BSA, RYA, BCU, IIP.

• 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.

• 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 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.

• The Tamar Otter & Wildlife Centre

  Launceston
  The Otter Trust is the world’s leading Otter conservation organisation, the only place in the West Country breeding the British Otter regularly and reintroducing young otters into the wild to save the otter from extinction.

• Golfing in Cornwall

  A directory of the main golf courses in Cornwall.

• Accommodation with Fishing

  This page lists more than 20 accommodation providers who particularly feature their fishing. Ranging from 1-2 lakes, large fisheries and one park with 15 lakes.

• Outdoor Adventure Surf School

  An inspirational surf school specialising in coaching beginners and intermediates, using the most modern surfing equipment. The half and full day surf lessons are run at Widemouth Bay which has ideal waves to learn on. The coaches are excellent; as well as being highly experienced and qualified they are also great surfers. Group discounts available. A fantastic place to learn! BSA accredited.

• 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!

• 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.