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Things to see in Bude (United Kingdom): 15 places and when to go
Bude is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly Temples (5), Food and drink (3), Nature (2). The best known are Penstowe Castle, Church of St Morwenna and St John the Baptist, Morwenstow and St Winwaloe's Church, Poundstock. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 50.8076, -4.548
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (5) · Food and drink (3) · Nature (2) · Wildlife (2) · Hiking (2) · History (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 143 km as the crow flies
What to see in Bude
The places in and around Bude, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Penstowe CastleCastle in Cornwall, England, UK8.5 km
- Church of St Morwenna and St John the Baptist, MorwenstowChurch in Morwenstow, Cornwall, England, UK11 km
- St Winwaloe's Church, PoundstockChurch in Poundstock, Cornwall, England, UK4.6 km
- St Anne's Church, WhitstoneChurch in Cornwall, England, UK7.8 km
- St Peter's and St Paul's Church, HolsworthyGrade II* listed building in Holsworthy, Torridge, Devon, England, UK14 km
- St Andrew's Church, StrattonGrade I listed church in Bude-Stratton, United Kingdom3.6 km
- Bucket HillProtected area4.7 km
- Crackington Cider CoBrewery8.7 km
- Greena Moor Nature Reserve.Protected area8.9 km
- Holsworthy AlesBrewery14 km
- Holsworthy MuseumLocal museum in United Kingdom14 km
- Kernowek Bevvies Cider MillBrewery8.7 km
- South West Coast Path (Section 10: Hartland Quay to Bude)Hiking12 km
- South West Coast Path (Section 11: Bude to Crackington Haven)Hiking3.9 km
- Upper Tamar Water Sports CentreWith kids11 km
When to go to Bude
The best time to visit Bude is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:12
- FebPossible9:45
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:17
- JunBest time16:15
- JulBest time15:51
- AugBest time14:20
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:24
- NovBetter not8:38
- DecPossible7:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45. In April, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bude
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 143 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Tintagel34 places21 km
- St Ives22 places23 km
- Bideford23 places28 km
- Liskeard21 places46 km
- North Tawton19 places48 km
- Princetown59 places49 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bude?
The best known: Penstowe Castle, Church of St Morwenna and St John the Baptist, Morwenstow, St Winwaloe's Church, Poundstock, St Anne's Church, Whitstone, St Peter's and St Paul's Church, Holsworthy. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bude?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 15 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45.
How do you get to Bude?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 143 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bude as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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