Bude campsites

The small town of Bude is situated on the picturesque coast of north Cornwall and attracts thousands of tourists every year to its stunning beaches and wild, rugged coastline. This is a wonderful getaway destination for visitors who want beautiful coastal surroundings and fun watersports mixed with lots of inland fun too, all with a small town feel. Think surfing, swimming, sailing, windsurfing, rock climbing, walking and much more!

If you do fancy getting active in the water, Bude has a great selection of watery activities to get involved in and you can hit the waves and test your surfing skills with a number of local surf schools offering lessons from beginner level. Coasteering (exploring the sea cliffs by jumping, scrambling and climbing) is another fun option and an excellent way to explore the coastline under the supervision of expert guides. 

One of the top attractions in Bude is the Bude Sea Pool. This pretty seawater pool is suitable for swimmers of all ages and offers a semi-natural protected bathing area, where the little ones can also use inflatables and the more adventurous can even try scuba diving in a safe environment. 

Also not to be missed is Crooklets Beach, which is great for families and nature lovers alike who are looking for a pretty walking spot. This west facing sandy stretch links to neighbouring beaches at low tide and has tonnes of great spots for checking out rock pools, or perhaps just soaking up some rays. 

Looking for something fun on land? Then head to Red Elk Archery, which is sure to keep even the most adventurous entertained. Geoclastica walks also provide fascinating guided geological walks that will entertain groups of all ages, with a sprinkling of local history thrown in too. 

Cyclists are spoilt for choice in Bude too, as there are wonderful cycling routes in the surrounding area for those who want to explore the lush green countryside on two wheels.

Visitors who want to learn more about Bude can do so at the Heritage Centre within the Castle Bude, where there is also an art gallery which hosts a variety of temporary exhibitions throughout the year. 

In the neighbouring countryside to Bude, there are also a number of great attractions to explore too if you do fancy exploring further afield. Families with young kids will have a magical day out at the Gnome Reserve & Wild Flower Garden, and the beautiful Sandymouth Beach is great for families and surfers looking to ditch the crowds. The Poundstock Gildhouse church house is also worth seeing to get a feel of the local Cornish history, and Bude is also within convenient traveling distance of the villages of Tintagel, Boscastle and the town of Padstow further afield