
Bude celebrates all things literary, from 14-18 May 2025, when authors, actors, musicians, comedians and workshop leaders head to the North Cornish coast to inspire and delight locals and visitors alike, via the written and spoken word. Our 4th annual festival is packed with literary gems and surprises for all ages and interests....
presented by Budehaven Community School
0 | BUDE: Budehaven Community School |
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P | Tuesday 13th May, 2025 |
N | Door time: 6:30pm, Start time: 7:00pm |
. | All ages |
C | Theatre |
In conversation with Martin Dorey
0 | BUDE: Library |
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P | Wednesday 14th May, 2025 |
N | Door time: 9:45am, Start time: 10:00am |
. | All ages |
C | Literature |
10.30am - 12 noon
0 | BUDE: Bude Castle (The Blanchminster Gallery) |
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P | Wednesday 14th May, 2025 |
N | Door time: 10:00am, Start time: 10:30am |
. | 14 and over |
C | Literature |
Based on his book 'When Henry VIII Came to Dinner'
0 | BUDE: Berries Community Cafe |
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P | Wednesday 14th May, 2025 |
N | Door time: 10:30am, Start time: 11:00am |
. | All ages |
C | Literature |
In conversation with Martin Dorey (after a quick paddleboard demo on the canal!)
0 | BUDE: Library |
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P | Wednesday 14th May, 2025 |
N | Door time: 11:15am, Start time: 11:15am |
. | All ages |
C | Literature |
Live on the Bandstand
0 | BUDE: The Bandstand at The Castle |
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P | Wednesday 14th May, 2025 |
N | Door time: 12:45pm, Start time: 1:00pm |
. | All ages |
C | Music - Folk/blues/world |
0 | BUDE: Bude Castle (The Blanchminster Gallery) |
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P | Wednesday 14th May, 2025 |
N | Door time: 1:30pm, Start time: 2:00pm |
. | 14 and over |
C | Literature |
Get a team together and book early!
0 | BUDE: North Coast Wine Lounge |
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P | Wednesday 14th May, 2025 |
N | Door time: 5:30pm, Start time: 6:00pm |
. | 18 and over |
C | Literature |
presented by Budehaven Community School
0 | BUDE: Budehaven Community School |
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P | Wednesday 14th May, 2025 |
N | Door time: 6:30pm, Start time: 7:00pm |
. | All ages |
C | Theatre |
Speak easy for up to 5 mins at this special Bude Lit Fest event, hosted by local author, Sam Horton
0 | BUDE: The House of Chaplin |
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P | Wednesday 14th May, 2025 |
N | Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 7:30pm |
. | 18 and over |
C | Literature |
Vitruvian Mango
0 | BUDE: The Parkhouse Centre |
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P | Wednesday 14th May, 2025 |
N | Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 8:00pm |
. | 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult) |
C | Comedy |
Get a team together and book early!
0 | BUDE: North Coast Wine Lounge |
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P | Wednesday 14th May, 2025 |
N | Door time: 7:30pm, Start time: 8:00pm |
. | 18 and over |
C | Literature |
'Deconstructing The Greats'
0 | BUDE: The House of Chaplin |
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P | Wednesday 14th May, 2025 |
N | Door time: 9:00pm, Start time: 9:30pm |
. | 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult) |
C | Music - Folk/blues/world |
An exploration with Poppy Wonnacott
0 | BUDE: Castle (The Willoughby Gallery) |
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P | Thursday 15th May, 2025 |
N | Door time: 10:00am, Start time: 10:30am |
. | All ages |
C | Literature |
10.30am - 12 noon
0 | BUDE: Wild Spirits Wellness Studio & Cafe |
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P | Thursday 15th May, 2025 |
N | Door time: 10:00am, Start time: 10:30am |
. | 14 and over |
C | Literature |
Jonathan Stamp is back again to reveal all.....
0 | BUDE: Ebbingford Manor |
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P | Thursday 15th May, 2025 |
N | Door time: 10:15am, Start time: 10:30am |
. | All ages |
C | Walking Tour |
Plus a new short film about Jean Rhys
0 | BUDE: Castle (The Willoughby Gallery) |
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P | Thursday 15th May, 2025 |
N | Door time: 11:30am, Start time: 12:00pm |
. | All ages |
C | Film |
Live on the Bandstand
0 | BUDE: The Bandstand at The Castle |
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P | Thursday 15th May, 2025 |
N | Door time: 12:45pm, Start time: 1:00pm |
. | All ages |
C | Music - Folk/blues/world |
It's not the lies that kill you. It's the truth.
0 | BUDE: Castle (The Willoughby Gallery) |
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P | Thursday 15th May, 2025 |
N | Door time: 1:30pm, Start time: 2:00pm |
. | 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult) |
C | Literature |
A wise and warm story of family secrets and the power of friendship by this award-winning author.
0 | BUDE: Library |
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P | Thursday 15th May, 2025 |
N | Door time: 3:30pm, Start time: 4:00pm |
. | Age restrictions are shown in the Event information and/or Ticket types |
C | Literature |
'The Seaside Sleepover' A funny, heartwarming story in the bestselling Sleepover series about Daisy, her sister Lily and their holiday sleepover. Publishing in hardback, 10th April 2025
0 | BUDE: The Parkhouse Centre |
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P | Thursday 15th May, 2025 |
N | Door time: 5:00pm, Start time: 6:00pm |
. | All ages |
C | Literature |
presented by Budehaven Community School
0 | BUDE: Budehaven Community School |
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P | Thursday 15th May, 2025 |
N | Door time: 6:30pm, Start time: 7:00pm |
. | All ages |
C | Theatre |
A compilation/remix of 13 of Samuel Beckett's plays, prose and poems. A brush with Beckett, his characters and their words.
0 | BUDE: The Falcon Hotel (Acland Suite) |
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P | Thursday 15th May, 2025 |
N | Door time: 6:45pm, Start time: 7:15pm |
. | 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult) |
C | Theatre |
Sensational YA fantasy debut from dazzling new voice, Megan Freeman
0 | BUDE: The Olive Tree |
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P | Thursday 15th May, 2025 |
N | Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 7:30pm |
. | Age restrictions are shown in the Event information and/or Ticket types |
C | Literature |
In conversation with Rebekah Fell
0 | BUDE: The House of Chaplin |
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P | Thursday 15th May, 2025 |
N | Door time: 7:00pm, Start time: 8:00pm |
. | 18 and over |
C | Literature |