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.
Look out for our FREE guide for the Spring 2025 brochure. Available from The Castle, Bude Library, The Parkhouse Centre and Bude Tourist Information Centre.
Out Soon – Check out our Summer Programme, available to view now and available in paper copy in May. You can book tickets for these events below.
If you would like a large print brochure of either programme, please email: thecastle@bude-stratton.gov.uk or call 01288 357303 and leave a message with your email or phone number.
Cultural 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 so far…
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
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
Travel Talk with...
David Myers – 40 days and 40 nights in the Holy Land: A 1000-mile solo walk through Jordan, Israel and Palestine
7pm – 8.30pm, Friday 9th May 2025
Bude Library
All Ages Welcome, £5 per ticket
Doors open 6.30pm. 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
Fairy Fun with...
Julie Ann Keenor – Fairy Story Telling
Saturday 10th May 2025
10am – 11am (2 – 6 years)
11.30am – 12.30pm (6 – 9 years)
Bude Library
Age Specific Sessions, £5 per ticket
Tickets are sold directly from Bude Library. You can visit the library during opening hours, or call ahead to check availability on 01288 352954
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
Escape Room Dinner
A Timeless Gathering – Mystery Dinner
6pm – 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
Author Talk
Michael Arnold – The Savage Isles, author talk
2pm – 3pm, Tuesday 1st July 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, Monday 7th July 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
Children's Author
Marian Migliorini – Story Time with Children’s Author
11am – 11.30am, Monday 28th July 2025
Bude Library
Free Ticket, booking advisable to secure a space.
Doors open 10.45am. Tickets are booked online via the link below. If you wish to book in person, please contact Katie on 01288 357302 or email: KTaylor@bude-stratton.gov.uk
Children's Author
Michelle Wilkinson – Story Time with Children’s Author
11am – 12pm, Thursday 31st July 2025
The Blanchminster Gallery, The Castle Heritage Centre
Free Ticket, booking advisable to secure a space.
Doors open 10.45am. Tickets are booked online via the link below. If you wish to book in person, please contact Katie on 01288 357302 or email: KTaylor@bude-stratton.gov.uk
Live Music with...
Live Music on The Bandstand – Local Musicians
Saturday 2nd August
12pm – 1pm Bude Young Folk Collective
1.45pm – 2.45pm Ezmay Grace
3.30pm – 4.30pm Beach Hutz
The Castle Bandstand, The Castle Heritage Centre Grounds
All welcome, Free admission, no booking necessary
Workshop
Summer Crowns – Workshop
1pm – 2pm, Wednesday 6th August 2025
Blanchminster Gallery, The Castle, Bude
All Ages Welcome, £4 per ticket
Doors open 12.45pm. 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
Poetry & Spoken Word
Samantha Molloy – Spoken Word and Poetry
2pm – 3pm, Monday 18th August 2025
The Willoughby Gallery, The Castle Heritage Centre
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
Pantomime
Wonder Pantomimes presents – Robin Hood
2pm – 3.30pm, Saturday 30th August 2025
The Ivor Potter Hall, The Parkhouse Centre
All Ages Welcome, £12 per adult, £7.50 per child (aged 4 – 16 yrs) and Free for under 3’s
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
Historical Talk
Keith Wallis – Dark Tales of Cornish Smuggling
2pm – 3pm, Wednesday 3rd September 2025
Willoughby 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
Author Talk
Richard Frost – Eastwood Stories, an author talk
2pm – 3pm, Tuesday 9th September 2025
The Willoughby Gallery, The Castle Heritage Centre
All Ages Welcome, £3 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
Author Talk
Harriet Sandilands – ‘Pepita – A Love Story’, author talk
11am – 12.15pm, Monday 15th Setptember 2025
The Willoughby Gallery, The Castle Heritage Centre
All Ages Welcome, £Free ticket. Booking advisable.
Doors open 10.45am. Tickets are booked online via the link below. If you wish to book in person, please contact Katie on 01288 357302 or email: KTaylor@bude-stratton.gov.uk
The Castle Heritage Centre
We are proud to support our partners and their events this year. You will find a host of additional activities that run alongside our Cultural Programme both inside The Castle and outside on The Castle lawn.
Head over to our What’s On page to find out more.
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Bude Library
We are proud to support our partners and their events this year. You will find a host of additional activities that run alongside our Cultural Programme inside Bude Library.
Head over to our Events Page to find out more.