The Castle Bude, Café, Galleries And Heritage Centre

Cafe Limelight will be taking part in Budelicious Foodie Fortnight starting this Saturday. We will have Budelicious Specials for you to try. Once bought we will give you a discount voucher to use on your return visit. Bude #visitbude #budeandbeyond #wearebude #bigupbude #budepastandpresent #museumsincornwall #budelicious

A beautiful day in Bude which means a lovely view from Cafe Limelight out on the River Neet and the sea beyond - one of the best in Bude! The geese are back too so why not watch their comings and goings. Bude #visitbude #budeandbeyond #wearebude #bigupbude #budepastandpresent #museumsincornwall

These two Cornish artists, whose journeys into painting are happy and dedicated, also have two ways of seeing the world. Teresa’s landscape/seascapes are observed first hand. Back in the studio, she turns her back on her sketchbook, her absorption with the places she walks then resulting into imaginative responses to the very “stuff" of paint. Jacqui’s more mystical, delicate work translates from the soul into exquisite placement of shapes and colour, which bring pleasure and joy. In the exhibition display, the paintings are juxtaposed: each complementing the other and testifying to the miracle of that which is art.

A new exhibition has started in The Castle Studio which is full of colour and energy. These abstract creations will be on display until Thursday 20th September and are already getting a lot of interest. Bude #visitbude #budeandbeyond #wearebude #bigupbude #budepastandpresent #museumsincornwall Funky arts stuff

Summer may not be over yet but save a date for the Bude-Stratton Christmas Fayre - Sunday 2nd December 2018. Interested stall holders please email thecastle@bude-stratton.gov.uk. Bude #visitbude #budeandbeyond #wearebude #bigupbude #budepastandpresent #museumsincornwall

Pottery workshops at The Castle, Bude this August Bank Holiday Weekend. Pottery Box will be running workshops for the 3 days this weekend where anyone can have a go. For more information speak to Angelique at The Pottery Box. Bude #visitbude #budeandbeyond #wearebude #bigupbude #budepastandpresent #museumsincornwall

Last chance to see and to pick up a great bargain! A collection of lovely photographs, by young local photographers, is on display at The Castle until Thursday afternoon. Mounted 10x8 prints are only £15 so hurry before they go! Bude #visitbude #budeandbeyond #wearebude #bigupbude #budepastandpresent #museumsincornwall

If you are visiting the carnival tomorrow, don't forget to pop into The Castle to see the present exhibitions and what Cafe Limelight has to offer - a great view to start with and a welcome smile! Bude #visitbude #budeandbeyond #wearebude #bigupbude #budepastandpresent #museumsincornwall

Say I do, with a wonderful view! Our stunning conservatory is licensed to hold weddings, alongside our two beautifully lit galleries. We have the idyllic wedding location, giving you memories lasting a lifetime. With unrivalled views overlooking Barrel Rock and Summerleaze Beach, our Grade II listed Castle is the perfect place for your dream wedding or civil ceremony. We can also host your drink or food reception afterwards. For more information call 01288 357300 or visit www.thecastle.org.uk Bude #visitbude #budeandbeyond #wearebude #bigupbude #budepastandpresent #museumsincornwall

A wonderful exhibition has started in The Studio at The Castle by local photographers Katherine Taylor & Lee Marshall. There are a plethora of pictures on a myriad of topics, all of which are at a reasonable price. Come to the downstairs exhibition to view these shots for yourself. Bude #visitbude #budeandbeyond #wearebude #bigupbude #budepastandpresent #museumsincornwall

A fantastic exhibition opens at The Castle tomorrow by local artist Bridget Winterbourne entitled 'The Complete Picture'. Bridget uses a wonderful array of colours which bring her paintings of the great outdoors to life. Her art explores the beauty of secret and secluded places throughout the seasons. A must for any art lover! Bude #visitbude #budeandbeyond #wearebude #bigupbude #budepastandpresent #museumsincornwall

We would like to thank everyone, stall holders, entertainers & visitors, who attended and supported the Bude-Stratton Heritage Festival and braved the weather. It was a great weekend and made extra special by all those who came. Bude #visitbude #budeandbeyond #wearebude #bigupbude #budepastandpresent #museumsincornwall

Despite the weather The Bude-Stratton Heritage Festival is on, so come down to The Castle & The Parkhouse Centre and have a look. Bude Gig Club are on the canal so come and see what they are doing. Worth a visit on a wet day. Bude #visitbude #budeandbeyond #wearebude #bigupbude #budepastandpresent

The sealed Knot are now doing a small re-enactment on The Castle lawn at 2pm. #visitbude #budeandbeyond #wearebude #bigupbude #budepastandpresent #museumsincornwall

The battle re-enactment will not be taking place on the downs this morning due to weather and health and safety reasons. Activities will be happening on the castle lawn, so come down and watch. Bude #visitbude #budeandbeyond #wearebude #bigupbude #budepastandpresent #museumsincornwall

Something for the kids this Saturday! Come and build a civil war lego sculpture and enter the show class competition on Sunday to win a trophy. Lego will be provided but must be returned after judging and parental supervision is a must. Get building between 11am and 2pm in The Heritage Centre at The Castle. Bude #visitbude #budeandbeyond #wearebude #bigupbude #budepastandpresent #museumsincornwall

Let the battle commence! The Sealed Knot will be performing a re-enactment of the Battle of Stratton on Summerleaze Downs, behind Sainsburys. From their Living History Camp on The Castle Lawn, the Regiments will muster at 11am and march to the downs. Once the battle is over, they will then march back and return to The Castle camp. 1pm – 4pm on Saturday & 11am – 4pm on Sunday, the living history camp in The Castle grounds, will allow the public to find out more about the weapons used for battle and also dress up in period costume. There will also be a ‘pay parade’ during the day, with audience participation encouraged! Expect loud bangs - dog owners be mindful of this area during the battle. Bude #visitbude #budeandbeyond #wearebude #bigupbude #budepastandpresent #museumsincornwall

12 classes, 12 sets of trophies and one could be yours! You still have time to enter the Show Classes at the Bude-Stratton Heritage Festival this Sunday. We are taking registrations up until 10am on the actual day. There are a couple of classes that are light with entries, so a trophy could be yours if you pick the right class! Actual entries can be dropped off anytime between now and Sunday. Registration forms can be found on our event page, at The Castle, The Parkhouse Centre office or email thecastle@bude-stratton.gov.uk. Email or call 01288 357300 for further information. Bude #visitbude #budeandbeyond #wearebude #bigupbude #budepastandpresent #museumsincornwall

We had our wedding ceremony here earlier this month and it was just perfect! We've always loved the Castle and its setting, and felt it was where we wanted to get married. Planning it with Nicky was so stress free and easy, and the day was so relaxing. We were lucky to have the bonus of a photography exhibition and felt exhibition which raised some laughs. We even took our dogs along for photographs outside! Thank you for making our wedding day special. We will be back for coffee soon.

We had our wedding ceremony held here on the 7th April 2017. The first gay wedding. What an amazing place. Great views and surroundings. The staff were fantastic. Nicky the coordinator so brilliant from planning to rehearsal. Right down to timings of music. Nothing was to much trouble. Thank you all for such a perfect and memorable day. Bonus the sun shone all day too. Totally recommend this venue. Great art exhibition and lovely little cafe to boot. Hope to pop down and visit again soon. Love and best wishes for future events. Simon & Ian Hutchins-Scott x

Visited for the first time yesterday, ended up staying for lunch in the conservatory, which has fantastic views. Thoroughly enjoyed the exhibitions that were on. Lovely to find somewhere that's easily accessible with a wheelchair, and reasonably priced with uncomplicated food. Will definitely visit again when I'm in the area :)

This is an important venue in Bude. There is so much to attract visitors. An excellent cafe, which is dog friendly with an outside area overlooking Summerleaze Beach. The museum has important documents, pictures artifacts which go back to the 15th, 16th, 17th centuries. Sir Goldsworthy Gurney has a large part to play. The shop has the necessary souvenirs to interest one.

This is a great place to visit.

Parkham WI visited on Friday 30 June 2017 and had a really fabulous time! We were made to feel so welcome by Mark and everyone there. The museum has such a variety of really interesting exhibits and the lunch we had was great! Cream tea on National Cream Tea Day too! And lots of nice things to buy in the gift shop...! Would definitely recommend it and we will be back again! Thank you!

Lovely simple good quality food with a brilliant view. Good service with a smile. The real ale chutney is delicious.

Lovely cafe, wonderful views. The food, especially cakes are great and good prices. Service always good. The museum and exhibition spaces are always interesting.

Love this place, we had an afternoon tea here after shopping in Bude, The staff were very polite and friendly and the food was awesome.

Great view over the canal and Summerleaze beach watching people taking their dogs for walks on the beach as it was November.

Great if you like exhibitions and art too, win win

Love this cafe great views, lovely friendly staff always remember their locals. Come for a visit, you won't be disappointed. 5*

Love the castle and grounds Just disappointed the website and Facebook have no mention of current events!! Trying to plan visits knowing you have something on this weekend but can i find any info on it!!? NO! #confused

Local history, art galleries, museum shop, and coffee shop!

Having family and friends to stay locally is a good opportunity to make a return visit to The Castle - and my guest were impressed. It gets better with each visit; many thanks to all those responsible for the displays, it's appreciated.

Been waiting for it to open again it's out of town but in town, ,just peace and a nice coffee

Amazing place with very in-depth history of the Man who built it and his life of invention. A must see in Bude, cream tea was amazing with friendly staff.

A group of us had high tea yesterday to celebrate a friend's birthday. It was perfect. Freshly made sandwiches and really naughty cakes. We all loved it. It's a good price too as well S great service. The best view too. Thank you

We loved being able to see out in the conservatory as the view is amazing. The food and drink we had was lovely. It would be nice to have some more hot food like bacon sandwiches. Toasted sandwiches. Otherwise superb.

Good, simple food, excellent coffee, local artifacts and history well presented.

The sign outside said the conservatory and balcony of the cafe are dog friendly. We also double checked with the gentleman who worked there (very kind man with a ponytail), he said led us upstairs and directed us to walk straight through the cafe and to either go into the conservatory or balcony with our little dachshund. When we entered , however and went to order a very rude member of staff from behind the cafe till who had a face as sour as a lemon looked at us with utter distain and said no dogs allowed. So we explained what the other man had just told us. She continued to go on at us. We then left my father to order and went straight to the conservatory (literally 6ft away) and another waitress told us no dogs. So I again explained. We got into the conservatory and then were met with filthy looks from the customers. Needless to say we left without ordering whilst the staff glared at us. Really disgusting way to treat customers.