The Castle and Library Cultural Programme

Welcome to the launch of a new and exciting annual programme of events that showcase diversity and culture at it’s best!

Divided into seasonal programmes, The Castle and Library Cultural Programme will be offering opportunities to immerse yourself into unknown worlds, rich culture, entertaining performances, lyrical melodies and pick up some skills along the way.

Spring Programme 2025

We kick off our Spring 2025 programme with author talks, performing arts, entertainment events, live music, creative and literary workshops, along with fascinating talks by some well-known visitors. Most of the events are ticketed, so be sure to book your tickets early to secure your space. For those who wish to purchase a ticket in person, you can contact our Events Officer. The details for this are in each post. Each event will be aimed at a variety of audiences and based at The Castle and Library sites, along with a plethora of supporting events provided by our external partners.

Here’s what to expect this season……….

Author Talk with...

Annalisa Crawford – Author Talk

11am – 12pm, Friday 11th April 2025

The Willoughby Gallery, The Castle, Bude

All Ages Welcome, £5 per ticket

Doors open 10.45am. Tickets are sold online via the link below. If you wish to purchase in person, please contact Katie on 01288 357302 or email: KTaylor@bude-stratton.gov.uk

Story Time for Teens

Dean Fraser – Story Time for Teens

11am – 12pm, Monday 14th April 2025

The Willoughby Gallery, The Castle, Bude

All Ages Welcome, £6 per ticket

Doors open 10.45am. Tickets are sold online via the link below. If you wish to purchase in person, please contact Katie on 01288 357302 or email: KTaylor@bude-stratton.gov.uk

Poetry with...

Dean Fraser – Beyond Poetry

2pm – 3pm, Monday 14th April 2025

Bude Library

All Ages Welcome, £6 per ticket

Doors open 1.45pm. Tickets are sold online via the link below. If you wish to purchase in person, please contact Katie on 01288 357302 or email: KTaylor@bude-stratton.gov.uk

The Dartmoor Herbalist

Jenny Carden – The Dartmoor Herbalist

2pm – 3pm, Wednesday 23rd April 2025

The Willoughby Gallery, The Castle, Bude

All Ages Welcome, £4 per ticket

Doors open 1.45pm. Tickets are sold online via the link below. If you wish to purchase in person, please contact Katie on 01288 357302 or email: KTaylor@bude-stratton.gov.uk

Live Music with...

Mike Bosworth – Folk Tales & Music

2pm – 3pm, Tuesday 6th May 2025

Blanchminster Gallery, The Castle, Bude

All Ages Welcome, £6 per ticket

Doors open 1.45pm. Tickets are sold online via the link below. If you wish to purchase in person, please contact Katie on 01288 357302 or email: KTaylor@bude-stratton.gov.uk

The Cornish Bird

Elizabeth Dale – The Cornish Bird

2pm – 3pm, Monday 12th May 2025

The Willoughby Gallery, The Castle, Bude

All Ages Welcome, £4 per ticket

Doors open 1.45pm. Tickets are sold online via the link below. If you wish to purchase in person, please contact Katie on 01288 357302 or email: KTaylor@bude-stratton.gov.uk

Puppet Show

The Piskey Path Puppet Show

11am – 12pm, Friday 29th May 2025

Blanchminster Gallery, The Castle, Bude

All Ages Welcome, FREE ticket

Doors open 10.45am. Tickets are sold online via the link below. If you wish to purchase in person, please contact Katie on 01288 357302 or email: KTaylor@bude-stratton.gov.uk

Author Talk with ...

Paula Rooney – Author Talk

2pm – 3pm, Monday 2nd June 2025

Bude Library

All Ages Welcome, £4 per ticket

Doors open 1.45pm. Tickets are sold online via the link below. If you wish to purchase in person, please contact Katie on 01288 357302 or email: KTaylor@bude-stratton.gov.uk

Dance Performance

Magical Tots – Dance Performance

2pm – 3pm, Sunday 8th June 2025

The Castle Lawn, Bude. All Ages Welcome, FREE to attend – Not Ticketed and No Booking Required.

Enjoy a magical afternoon of dancing and songs from the musicals! With performances from Magical Days Theatre School and Magical Cheerleading Club. Founder and teacher, Amy, will be on hand to chat after the show if you’re interested in joining the school, or wish to find out more about these groups.

Writing Workshop

Mystery Building Workshop

11am – 12pm, Friday 27th June 2025

The Willoughby Gallery, The Castle, Bude

All Ages Welcome, £5 per ticket

Doors open 10.45am. Tickets are sold online via the link below. If you wish to purchase in person, please contact Katie on 01288 357302 or email: KTaylor@bude-stratton.gov.uk

Magic Workshop

Historic Magic Workshop

2pm – 3pm, Friday 27th June 2025

Bude Library

All Ages Welcome, £5 per ticket

Doors open 1.45pm. Tickets are sold online via the link below. If you wish to purchase in person, please contact Katie on 01288 357302 or email: KTaylor@bude-stratton.gov.uk

Mystery Dinner

A Timeless Gathering – Mystery Dinner

6.oopm – 7.30pm, Friday 27th June 2025

The Willoughby Gallery, The Castle, Bude

Over 18’s Only, £42 per ticket

Doors open 5.45pm. Tickets are sold online via the link below. If you wish to purchase in person, please contact Katie on 01288 357302 or email: KTaylor@bude-stratton.gov.uk

Meanwhile....

Alongside our Cultural Programme, we have some wonderful events that use our venues at Bude-Stratton Town Council. 

You can find out more about these events by visiting their sites. Be sure to book your tickets, it will be a wonderful season for culture and diversity for Bude! 

Swanskin Printmakers, ‘Bloom’ – Art Exhibition

Free every day from 10am

22nd March – 10th April 2025

The Willoughby Gallery, The Castle, Bude

Muriel Cole, ‘The Essence of My Freedom’ – – Art Exhibition

Free every day from10am 

22nd Mar – 10th Apr 2025

 

The Blanchminster Gallery, The Castle, Bude

John Forward, ‘I See The Sea’ – – Art Exhibition

Free every day from 10am

12th April – 1st May 2025

The Willoughby Gallery, The Castle, Bude

David Herd, ‘LOKI’ – Art Exhibition

Free every day from 10am

12th April – 1st May 2025

The Blanchminster Gallery, The Castle, Bude

Spring Food Festival with Bude Food Festival

Free all day

Monday 21st April 2025

The Castle Heritage Lawn, Bude

Craft Workshop – Beaded Sun Catchers

£15 per person, 1pm – 2pm, Sunday 27th April 2025

The Storm Tower Room, The Castle, Bude

Maddy Meaden & Faith Chevannes, ‘Hidden Treasures’ – Art Exhibition

Free every day from 10am, 3rd May – 22nd May 2025

The Willoughby Gallery, The Castle, Bude

David Fortt, ‘From City to Sea’ – Art Exhibition

Free every day from 10am

3rd May – 22nd May 2025

The Blanchminster Gallery, The Castle, Bude

Bude Literary Festival

Wednesday 14th May – Sunday 18th May 2025

Various Bude Venues

Folksy Theatre – ‘Angelica Sprocket’s Pockets’

5pm – 6pm, Friday 16th May 2025

The Castle Lawn

Bude Climate Festival

Free all day, Saturday 24th May 2025

The Castle Lawn

Acrylic Art Workshop

1pm – 3.30pm, Sunday 25th May 2025

The Storm Tower Room, The Castle, Bude

Bude Art Society, ‘Summer Exhibition’

Free every day from 10am 24th May – 12th June 2025

The Willoughby Gallery, The Castle, Bude

Deep Lanes Art Collective, ‘Spring Exhibition 2025’

Free every day from 10am 24th May – 12th June 2025

The Blanchminster Gallery, The Castle, Bude

The Duke’s Theatre Company present MacBeth 

6.30pm, Thursday 12th June 2025

The Castle Lawn

Art Exhibition – More Details to Follow

Free every day from 10am, 14th June – 3rd July  2025

The Willoughby Gallery, The Castle, Bude

Art Exhibition – More Details to Follow

Free every day from 10am, 14th June – 3rd July  2025

The Blanchminster Gallery, The Castle, Bude

Acrylic Art Workshop

1pm – 3.30pm, Sunday 22nd June 2025

The Storm Tower Room, The Castle, Bude

440 Theatre Company – ‘Romeo and Juliet’

12.30pm & 6.30pm, Thursday 26th June 2025

The Castle Lawn