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Bude is more than just a beach town, it’s a shopping destination that celebrates creativity, craftsmanship, and community. Whether you’re visiting for the festive season or exploring during a sunny break, you’ll discover a thriving mix of independent shops, artisan boutiques, quirky galleries, and trusted local stores.

Forget the big-brand rush, shopping in Bude is about meaningful purchases, friendly faces, and finding that perfect something you didn’t even know you were looking for.

Independent Shops & Gift Stores

The Merchantman

A two-storey independent treasure trove — with coastal-inspired fashion, footwear, homewares, gifts, and accessories.

🌐 The merchantman

Spencer Thorn Bookshop

Beloved Bude bookshop with fiction, children’s titles, Cornish reads, maps, and cards. A true community gem.
🌐 spencerthorn.com

Wildwood Cornwall

Lifestyle store with natural textiles, ethical fashion, handmade lighting, local artwork, and more.
🌐 wildwoodcornwall.co.uk

Budeful Ltd

A bright, design-led shop featuring Bude-themed gifts, prints, and home decor. A top stop for souvenirs and stylish interiors.
🌐 budeful.com

Bellini’s Deli Kitchen

Stocking delicious deli items, Cornish produce, fine wines, hampers, and sweet treats. Great for gifting and self-indulgence.
🌐 bellinisdelikitchen.co.uk

Refill Shop Bude

Eco-living hub with plastic-free alternatives, local goods, and beautiful lifestyle gifts.
🌐 refillshop.co.uk

Coast and Country Interiors

Vintage-inspired boutique with a homely twist — great for soft furnishings, gifts, and charming decor.

Sweet P Confectionery

Specialist in handmade chocolates and treats. Pop in for gifts or a sugar fix!

Banford’s Bude

Thoughtful gift shop known for its visual displays, ceramics, and curated cards.

George & Mills

Contemporary lifestyle and interiors shop with candles, glassware, home decor, and a stylish coffee bar.

Wroes Department Store

Traditional and much-loved department store — fashion, homewares, and kitchen essentials all under one roof.
🌐 wroes.co.uk

North Coast Wine Lounge

Boutique wine store and lounge offering tastings, gifts, and locally sourced spirits.

Bleujen Florist

Gorgeous fresh flowers, wreaths, plants, botanical hampers, and gift-ready homewares.

The Works

National favourite for low-cost books, toys, games, and stocking fillers.

Clothing Shops & Boutiques in Bude

Lucas & Rose

Stylish boutique across two Bude locations, offering on-trend women’s fashion with great service.
🌐 facebook.com/lucasandrosebude

Saltrock Bude

Bright, bold, and coastal. Surfwear for all ages — from hoodies to graphic tees.
🌐 saltrock.com

Quba & Co

Nautical heritage fashion, perfect for winter layering. Smart, practical, and coastal cool.
🌐 quba.com

2nd Lyfe

Independent children’s clothing shop focused on sustainable, ethical fashion and pre-loved goods.
🌐 2ndlyfe.co.uk

Kernow Fleece

Locally-made fleeces, cosywear, and knit accessories. A Cornish classic.
🌐 facebook.com/kernowfleece

Ann’s Cottage

Legendary surf brand with a great selection of clothing, wetsuits, and footwear.
🌐 annscottage.com

Animal

Relaxed, active coastal clothing for surfers and adventurers.
🌐 animal.co.uk

Peacocks

Accessible high-street fashion for the whole family.
🌐 peacocks.co.uk

Mountain Warehouse

Adventure-ready outdoor wear, thermals, jackets and gear for walking holidays.
🌐 mountainwarehouse.com

Trespass

Another go-to for waterproofs, boots, and all-weather essentials.
🌐 trespass.com

Wroes Department Store (Clothing Section)

In addition to homewares and gifts, Wroes also stocks quality menswear and womenswear with a focus on comfort and seasonal style.
🌐 wroes.co.uk

Art Galleries & Studios

Seventh Wave Gallery

Showcasing Cornwall’s most vibrant artists. A must for art lovers and collectors.
🌐 seventhwavegallery.co.uk

The Castle Bude

Home to rotating exhibitions, gift shop, history displays, and Café Limelight.
🌐 thecastlebude.co.uk

Beau Nidol

Stained glass artistry meets hands-on workshops. Magical and colourful.

Sue Read Art Studio

Working studio and gallery space with expressive coastal paintings.

Wharf Studio

Art, ceramics, and creative community tucked away at the Wharf.

Handmade Framing & Gallery

Combining skilled framing with curated gallery exhibitions and bespoke gifts.

Teyr Fine Art

Contemporary art gallery featuring striking exhibitions from new and established artists.
🌐 teyrfineart.co.uk

Ocean And Earth

A vibrant micro-gallery showcasing mixed media and handmade gifts.

Shop Bude, Support Local

From thoughtful fashion to handmade art, shopping in Bude is an experience to savour. Whether it’s a spontaneous weekend spree or your festive Christmas haul, you’ll find charm and character in every window.

Independent shopping here is about more than what you buy — it’s about who you’re supporting and the stories behind each maker and merchant. So take your time, pop in, say hello, and explore everything Bude has to offer — street by street, shop by shop.

Top streets for shopping: Belle Vue, Queen Street, Lansdown Road, Princes Street, The Wharf

Bonus: Keep an eye out for late-night shopping, festive window displays, and artisan pop-ups throughout the year.

Happy shopping!

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