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Major city · United Kingdom

Bude

One day covers the beach, cliffs and surf; add a night if you want a relaxed stay or to explore nearby bays.

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Bude is a small North Cornwall seaside town with award‑winning surf beach, high sandstone cliffs and easy access to nearby bays. Most visitors see the main sights in a half‑day and can base elsewhere if staying longer.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
GBP
Best months
May–Sep (good surf, lifeguards on beach)
avoid Oct–Apr (limited services, lifeguards off)
Airport
NQY
Nights
1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
  • United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
  • United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Bude999 ▾
  • Police / Ambulance999
  • Non‑urgent medical111

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Bude, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
  • Metro or bus rideBus ticket Bude‑Wadebridge£3–£4 (≈ US$4–6)
  • Budget bedFarm cottage (Hele Barton), a night, per room£200 (≈ US$300)
  • Mid-range bedFarm cottage (Hele Barton), a night, per room£250 (≈ US$350)
  • High-end bedFarm cottage (Hele Barton), a night, per room£320 (≈ US$450)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £70 (≈ US$95) · High £120 (≈ US$160)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Surfing beaches (Widemouth Bay, Summerleaze, Crooklets)Sandstone cliffs – highest in CornwallAtlantic Diner and Elements restaurant
Airports
NQY Newquay Airport (Approx. 30 km (19 mi) north, shuttle or taxi to Bude)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    10°C (50°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    14°C (57°F)

  5. May

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    16°C (61°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Oct–Apr. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Bude: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

9°C (48°F)

4°C (39°F)

12 rd

Feb

10°C (50°F)

4°C (39°F)

11 rd

Mar

12°C (54°F)

5°C (41°F)

10 rd

Apr

14°C (57°F)

7°C (45°F)

9 rd

May

17°C (63°F)

9°C (48°F)

8 rd

Jun

20°C (68°F)

12°C (54°F)

7 rd

Jul

22°C (72°F)

14°C (57°F)

6 rd

Aug

22°C (72°F)

14°C (57°F)

6 rd

Sep

20°C (68°F)

12°C (54°F)

7 rd

Oct

16°C (61°F)

9°C (48°F)

9 rd

Nov

12°C (54°F)

6°C (43°F)

11 rd

Dec

9°C (48°F)

4°C (39°F)

12 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Town is walkable; local bus (Stagecoach) links to Wadebridge, Boscastle and Padstow; car gives fastest access to surrounding bays.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Wadebridge

go

Door to door: ≈30 min round trip

A39 bus or car, about 15 min

Historic market town, River Camel walk

Boscastle

go

Door to door: ≈45 min round trip

A39 then B3263, 20 min drive

Scenic harbour, tidal pool

Padstow

go

Door to door: ≈1 h round trip

A39 to B3314, 30 min drive

Harbour, seafood, Camel Trail

Clovelly

caution

Door to door: ≈1.5 h round trip

A39 north then B3357, 45 min drive

Steep cobbled lanes, limited parking

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

The Beach

B&B on Summerleaze Crescent, £130 per night, beachfront style

Hele Barton Luxury Farm Cottages

Self‑catering cottages 2 mi inland, 2–6 guests

Budemeadows Touring Park

Caravan/camping site at Widemouth Bay, open year‑round

Stratton Gardens

16th‑century guest house, £76‑£89, breakfast included

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£45–70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
Mid
£70–120 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
High
£120 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
B&B (The Beach)2 × 1 night × £150£300
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £70£140
Stagecoach bus day‑ticket2 × £8 · check£16
Car hire (small) 1 day1 × £45 · check£45
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£50
Trip total≈ £276 per person per day, bed included£551≈ US$750

2026 estimate in GBP; flights and car hire excluded.

Prices of common things

Coffee£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
Fish & chips£8–£12 (≈ US$11–16)
Surfboard hire (half‑day)£15–£20 (≈ US$20–30)
Bus ticket Bude‑Wadebridge£3–£4 (≈ US$4–6)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Bude is a low‑crime coastal town; usual UK precautions apply. Watch for slippery rocks and changing tides on cliffs.
  • Lifeguards only on main beaches in summer months; check seasonal opening.
  • Parking can fill quickly at popular beaches; arrive early in peak season.

Emergency numbers

Police / Ambulance
999
Non‑urgent medical
111

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Emergency

  • Police / Ambulance999
  • Non‑urgent medical111

Embassy

US consulate in Bristol (check address); other embassies in London.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Newquay → Bude (taxi): ≈ £45, 30 min (check)
  • Stagecoach bus day‑ticket: ≈ £8 per person (check)

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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bude. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep (good surf, lifeguards on beach) · avoid Oct–Apr (limited services, lifeguards off) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a night at The Beach for beachfront experience.
  2. Use a car hire from Newquay Airport for flexible day‑trips.

Meanwhile

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Sources

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