Explore the breathtaking Cornish countryside whilst discovering the thrill of riding a Segway! You can ride a Segway with no prior experience at all, and whilst there is no minimum age, riders must be able to comfortably reach the handlebars (around 4ft) and weigh at least 5 stone to allow the Segway to work efficiently. Segwaying is a fun activity for all of the family, young and old, as well as couples and friends. If you're looking for something different to do and a little adventure in the Cornish countryside, then book a Segway session!

A huge indoor swimming pool in Bude, stretching 33m long and 5 lanes wide, offering plenty of space for fitness training and leisure swimming alike. The pool offers two distinct sessions - flat water sessions for the serious swimmers wishing to do lane swimming and sessions with waves and the flume open for families after some splashy entertainments. Check timetable to ensure you are coming along for the right session for you. Opening hours: Mon to Fri 07:00 - 21:00, Sat 07:45 - 17:00, Sun 09:00 - 17:00, Bank Holidays 10:00 - 14:00.

Found within the rocks of Summerleaze beach, Bude Sea Pool is a beautiful part natural, part man made swimming pool. Created in the 1930s it has created a safe bathing place at Bude for over 80 years. It a one of the few tidal swimming pools that remains open all year around to the general public and is free for all to enjoy.

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Offering an action-packed programme of activities under the safe supervision of the highly experienced Sam Roberts, and his team. Whether you'd like to learn surfing or body boarding at Widemouth Bay, or experience Canadian Canoeing or the entertaining Jungle Run in the Bude canal - there is something for everyone, of all ages and abilities. Qualified coaches. All equipment provided. No experience necessary. Open 1 March through to 30 December. Booking required.

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A magic experience to enjoy while you’re on holiday in Cornwall, the Museum of Witchcraft is in the village of Boscastle and was the creation of Cecil Williams whose fascination with the subject started in childhood.  He set up the Cornish museum in 1960, saying it was three miles from a prehistoric maze stone carved into a living rock face, ‘proof that from ancient times man and his magic making with the world of spirit were active in this area’.  Today you can visit to explore the collections or enjoy seasonal events such as candlelit evenings and Halloween at the museum.

Family-run tea room located at the stunning Widemouth Bay, offering a delicious selection of homemade cakes and afternoon teas. Also offering a full surfboard and wetsuit hire service too!

Trelawny Tea Room, Marine Drive, Widemouth Bay, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0AH (T: 01288 361946)

Overlooking the beach, you can sit inside or outside at this popular spot and watch the surf roll in, whatever the weather. Open all year, serving tea/coffee, breakfasts, burgers, fish and chips, light snacks, ice cream, cakes and afternoon tea.

Widemouth Bay Cafe, Marine Drive, Widemouth Bay, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 0AH (T: 01288 361927)

Breathtaking views across Widemouth Bay, perfect for watching the sunset! A welcoming, family-friendly bar area with a great choice of beers, wines and other drinks. Delicious, fresh, seasonal food served in the bar, decking, garden or restaurant, and during the busy season a snack shack too.

The Bay View Inn, Widemouth Bay, Bude, Cornwall (T: 01288 361273)

Set in one of North Cornwall's most stunning locations, Widemouth Beach House is a newly renovated venue offering drinks, food, tunes and ocean views, with private access to the beach at the bottom of the garden.

Beach House, Marine Dr, Widemouth Bay, Bude EX23 0AW (T: 01288 361256)

Beautiful location in Widemouth Bay, offering various menus and specials made from freshly cooked local produce. Enjoy the views and al fresco dining from the decking. Dog-friendly bar area where you can also book a table to eat.

Widemouth Manor,  Widemouth Bay, Bude EX23 0DE (T: 01288 361207)

Three miles south of Bude, Widemouth Bay Beach is a long, open bay that’s popular with families and surfers, while at low tide there are hundreds of rock pools to explore.  It’s a wonderful place to learn to surf or body board thanks to fantastic conditions and lots of local surf schools in the surrounding area.  There’s free parking at both ends of the bay as well as viewing points.  Dogs are welcome throughout the year on the south section of the beach, otherwise known as Black Rock, but on the northern part there are seasonal dog bans.  It has a wild feel to it, which adds to its appeal, and there is lifeguard cover in the summer, but nonetheless do be careful when swimming.

The wild Blackrock Beach is found on the south side of Widemouth Bay but becomes isolated at high tide.  The point and reef breaks here make is a well known spot for surfers, and the rock pools exposed at low tide draw families and nature lovers of all ages to this lovely spot.  The cool little café here serves a tasty brunch or lunch including some great seafood. 

Millook isn’t really a bathing beach but is well known amongst experience surfers, fishermen and those who enjoy some peace and quiet to observe the abundant wildlife – seals and dolphins are often spotted here as well as waders and birds of prey.  The beach is also of great geological interest mainly for the imposing Penalt Cliff which towers above it. 

Less the five minutes on foot from the centre of Bude, Summerleaze Beach is an easy beach to get to and enjoy for the whole day.  There’s a river flanking the sandy beach and it’s sheltered by a breakwater, making it popular with families and surfers.  You can book beach huts daily or weekly, and adding to its charm is a part man-made/part natural salt water sea pool to swim in at the foot of the cliff, that’s been welcoming swimmers since it opened in 1930.  There’s lifeguard cover in the summer months, dogs need to be kept on leads from May to September, and there are toilets and disabled toilets close by as well as an RNLI shop, sandy play area, a beach café, and a large car park that leads directly to the sand dunes.

Crooklets Beach, near Bude, offers golden sands and rock pools to explore.  There is a cafe right on the sea front and access from teh car park is level.  There are public toilets and an outdoor shower for sandy toes.  Car parking is available at Crooklets Road car park EX23 8LG.