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Bude Sea Pool

Summerleaze Beach, Bude EX23 8HN

Open daily (tidal dependent)

free

About Bude Sea Pool

One of only two tidal sea pools remaining on the north Cornish coast, Bude's great saltwater pool was built in the 1930s and remains one of the finest outdoor swimming experiences in Britain. Fed by Atlantic waves at high tide and warming gently through the day, it offers a swimming experience that combines the freshness of the ocean with the containment of a pool.
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Location

Nearby Attractions

Summerleaze Beach

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Summerleaze Beach is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near Splatt, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.

0.2 km away

Compass Point Bude

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Compass Point Bude is a worthwhile natural stop near Splatt, valued for open views, sea air and the kind of landscape that gives Cornwall much of its identity. It rewards slow exploration, whether that means a clifftop walk, a pause at a viewpoint or simply taking in the changing weather and light.

0.5 km away

Crooklets Beach

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Crooklets Beach is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near Splatt, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.

0.5 km away

Bude Castle Heritage Centre

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Bude's eccentric 'castle' — actually a regency villa built on sand by the eccentric inventor Sir Goldsworthy Gurney — now houses a local heritage centre that is far more engaging than its modest exterior suggests. Gurney's story alone — he built one of the first steam-powered road vehicles, invented a new form of stage lighting, and installed the first central heating in the Houses of Parliament — is worth the visit.

0.5 km away

Sandymouth Bay

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Sandymouth Bay is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near Splatt, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.

2.1 km away

Duckpool

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Duckpool is a memorable stretch of Cornwall coast near Tremaine, known for its sand, Atlantic light and easy access to the sea. Depending on the tide and weather, it can feel either wild and dramatic or calm enough for a slower beach day, with coastal paths and cliff views adding to the appeal.

5.0 km away

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