Things to do in Bude and Cornwall
April and May
Camelot Hotel Magazine
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Apr 06, 2011
Whats on in Bude - April and May
Aug 31, 2010
The Bude Canal
Bude canal is unusual in that it starts from the harbour in Bude, with the first lock opening to the sea. The recent renovation of the lock gates means that once again ocean-going boats can be seen tied up in the bude canal basin.
Aug 16, 2010
BBC’s Coast in Bude
Recent guests of The Camelot Hotel included the cast of BBC’s Coast, shooting for their series along Bude’s coastline and inspecting local monuments such as Hawker’s Hut, the smallest National Trust Property in the country. 
Aug 02, 2010
The Bude Light and Sir Goldsworthy Gurney
The History of Sir Goldsworthy Gurney
Close to Summerleaze beach and the centre of Bude you will find the Castle, home to Sir Goldsworthy Gurney, this article highlights some of his greatest achievements.
Jul 12, 2010
Blanchminster Trust
Blanchminster Trust History
Bude houses what is believed to be the oldest ongoing charitable trust in the world.
May 19, 2010
Anthony Payne, the Famous Cornish Giant
HIS EARLY LIFE
Anthony Payne was perhaps the greatest celebrity in the history of Stratton, the older sister town of Bude. He was born in the manor house on Sir Beville Grenville's estate, now known as The Tree Inn.
Anthony Payne was perhaps the greatest celebrity in the history of Stratton, the older sister town of Bude. He was born in the manor house on Sir Beville Grenville's estate, now known as The Tree Inn.
As a young man he was taken into the establishment at Stowe, the historic abode of Sir Beville Grenville. There the sons of the Cornish gentry were brought up together with Sir Beville's own children. He excelled in academic subjects and showed great strength and skill in games. Unlike many large men his mental and intellectual faculties increased with his amazing growth. By the time he was 21 he was seven feet two inches tall in his stockinged feet, and later added a further two inches in height.
Feb 12, 2010
Parson Hawker, a Great Cornish Eccentric
How Hawkers Restaurant was named
In 1999 when the Naylor family purchased The Camelot Hotel they decided to carry out a complete refurbishment including the creation of a new restaurant. A competition was held amongst the Bude craftsmen working on the job as to what the restaurant should be called. The winner was our plumber, Terry Bale, who is a Cornish patriot with a great knowledge of Cornish history who was born in a house at the end of the hotel car park.