Bude Sea Pool
Swimming
Parking available
Bude Sea Pool is a semi-natural tidal pool in Bude, Cornwall, offering a free and safe haven for bathing and other water-based activities since the 1930s, maintained by the charity Friends of Bude Sea Pool (FoBSP).

๐Ÿ“œ Semi-natural tidal pool at Summerleaze Beach, Bude, Cornwall.
๐Ÿ” Free, safe haven for bathing and water activities since the 1930s, maintained by charity.

Why Go

๐ŸŒŠ Safe open-water swimming without sea dangers
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Free, family-friendly amenity, no booking required
๐Ÿ’– Support community-maintained attraction
๐ŸŽ‰ Vibrant calendar of events

Why Avoid

โš ๏ธ Diving strictly not permitted due to variable depths
๐Ÿšง Pool may be closed for maintenance (April/May) or pollution after heavy rain

Tips

๐ŸŒŠ Always swim at low tide
๐ŸŒก๏ธ Wetsuits recommended for unseasoned swimmers
๐Ÿ’ก Consider donations or membership to support upkeep

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Access is completely free; donations and merchandise support charity.

Hours

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Open all year, closed for maintenance (April/May). Night swimming for organised groups only.

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking

Pay-and-display at Summerleaze, Crooklets, Bude Town car parks.
Apps: JustPark (8211, 8214), paybyphone (806457).

๐Ÿšฝ Toilets

No toilets at Pool; nearest at Summerleaze and Crooklets Car Parks.
Summerleaze has 'Changing Places' toilet with hoist.

๐Ÿ• Dogs

Dogs welcome on lead, under control, not in water.
Dog water bowl available.

Last updated 19 days ago

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