Wet Weather Days!
​The Splash Leisure Pool
A perfect rainy-day choice for families, Splash features a wave machine, flume slide, warm water, and a fun leisure pool layout. Great for burning energy and suitable for all ages, especially younger children.
The Castle Bude Heritage Centre
Set inside a historic Victorian building, The Castle offers free-entry galleries, local history exhibits, interactive displays, and a cosy café overlooking the seafront. Ideal for a couple of hours indoors learning about the area.
The Milky Way Adventure Park
A huge indoor/outdoor attraction with rollercoasters, archery, laser tag, soft play, dodgems, shows, and a mini-train. Perfect for mixed weather and brilliant for children aged 3–14. Plenty of heated indoor areas and cafés.
The Big Sheep
A family adventure park offering indoor shows, live entertainment, animal experiences, huge soft play, and even an indoor rollercoaster. A great all-weather attraction with lots of covered activities.
Harlequins Leisure Bude
A fun indoor activity centre with tenpin bowling, giant soft play, amusements, and mini-arcades. Ideal for families and groups looking to stay busy indoors.
Hobby Shops & Craft in Bude
Creative kids will love the local craft shops offering ceramic painting, beadwork, and make-your-own craft sessions. A great way to spend a quiet, relaxed afternoon while staying warm and dry.
Bude Haven Recreation Indoor Facilities
The recreation ground offers covered activities including table tennis and indoor games, perfect for a rainy afternoon when outdoor sports aren’t possible.
Cinema at Launceston or Barnstaple
Both Launceston and Barnstaple offer modern cinemas showing the latest films — a great simple wet-weather classic. Barnstaple has more screens and more showtimes, ideal for families or couples.
The Museum of British Surfing, Braunton
A fascinating indoor museum exploring the history of surfing in the UK, packed with boards, vintage photos, stories, and hands-on displays. Perfect for older children, teens, and anyone who loves Cornwall’s surf culture.